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Matcha and sport: What do the latest studies say about performance, energy and recovery?
Matcha is no longer just a trendy green drink found in cafés. This finely ground Japanese tea is establishing a firm place in the diets of athletes seeking natural support for their training. Unlike traditional green tea, where only the leaves are steeped, with matcha we consume the whole ground leaf. As a result, we take in a much higher concentration of active compounds. What does modern science say about matcha’s impact on sporting performance, recovery and overall vitality? We’ve looked at the latest research to help us uncover its true potential.
New scientific study reveals: Each grade of matcha has its own unique benefits
Italian scientists from the Sapienza University of Rome published an interesting study in May 2025 that for the first time compared the chemical composition of ceremonial, standard, and food-grade matcha in detail. The results show that each grade has its own unique strengths – it's not just about price, but about different benefits.
TEATENDER junior cup 2026 — looking back at the event
At the Makro Czech Gastro Fest in Prague's O2 Universe, a new generation of bartenders came together to create non-alcoholic cocktails from Japanese matcha inspired by the longevity trend - longevity, vitality and a healthy lifestyle.
Matcha and Research: A Fair Guide to the Facts
Scientific teams are continuously investigating how green tea components relate to exercise metabolism, cardiometabolic markers, and oxidative stress markers. We love to educate ourselves, and as research continues, we’re learning new and interesting facts about the natural compounds in matcha. What caught our attention this time, and how should we interpret the findings? Let’s get started.