Matcha, or Japanese ceremonial green tea, is one of the world’s healthiest drinks. Not because of antioxidants but survival molecules that Camillia sinensis makes when grown in the shade. When we ingest them, they boost our survival enzymes to fight aging & disease 💪 1/7 
We’ve named these special plant defense molecules “Xenohormetins” 🌱 Xeno for between species, hormesis for what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger 🏃♀️ cell.com/cell/fulltext/… 2/7
When we ingest xenohormetins, they turn up survival defense enzymes such as Sirt1 and AMPK, known targets of resveratrol and metformin derived from grape vines and French lilac, respectively 🍷 3/7
Matcha green tea drinking has many health benefits. For example it helps burn fat when you walk, protects kidneys from damage, improves memory, decreases inflammation and kills cancer cells. See my instagram for references 4/7
The molecule called epigallocatechin gallate (ECGC) is one of the most beneficial. The concentration of EGCG in matcha is 137 times greater than China Green Tips green tea & 3 times higher than the highest literature value for other green teas. 5/7
Matcha is now my hot drink of choice. I learned about the many health benefits of 🍵 from @LeCordonBleuInt-trained chef and nutritionist @chefserenapoon, who’s also educated me on the longevity and health benefits of a plant-based diet 🙏 6/7
@chefserenapoon says the healthiest matcha is made from organic ceremonial grade powder. Add to very warm (but not boiling water or you could destroy the molecules). Add stevia for sweetness if needed. Avoid honey and sucrose, which are often added at cafés by default 7/7 ✌️
Thanks for the great discussion and comments on matcha and molecules therein
1/4 teaspoon of olive oil + resveratrol worked well in whipped matcha tea 🍵 Added stevia 😋 Thanks @LaraPo8 for the suggestion 🙏
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