Scientists have found out the reason for a long life expectancy in Japan.
It turned out that tea ceremonies help residents of this country to fight aging. In particular, numerous useful properties of matcha tea were found.
A British popular publication published the results of a study according to which Japan's traditional drink can lower cholesterol and sugar levels, strengthen immunity, prevent the risks of developing oncology and combat obesity. Tea contains many vitamins - A, B, C, E, as well as minerals - zinc, potassium, calcium, sodium and iron. Not only do the Japanese drink the matcha, but they also use it as a food additive for various desserts, as well as for soba noodles.
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