Unlike coffee, a cup of matcha holds a secret in the form of L-theanine, which magically reverses the effects of caffeine to promote a state of “relaxed alertness.”
L-theanine is among other non-essential amino acids. Its effects are related to calming the body and inducing a state of relaxation, without an undesirable feeling of drowsiness and suppressing stress and anxiety. Its effects are also related to brain function, learning ability and memory.
Thanks to L-Theanine, matcha offers long-lasting energy for up to 8 hours without having to worry about unpleasant feelings of nervousness, anxiety or energy loss.