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As a dietitian, I’ve heard plenty about the health benefits of matcha. But I’ll admit, I had never fully hopped on the bandwagon. So when my editor challenged me to replace one cup of coffee with a matcha every day for a week, I decided to take the plunge.
While matcha only became a staple on coffee shop menus in the United States in the last decade or so, it’s been an integral part of Japanese culture for centuries. And considering that the flavor can leave a bit to be desired, it’s obvious that matcha has something else going for it. But what, exactly?
Before I dive in, I want to emphasize that I am no matcha expert. I was excited…
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