I find it interesting how quickly people adapt to new terms like “matcha,” “vegan,” “gluten,” and “oat milk.” Yet, when it comes to respecting someone’s identity by using “them,” some seem to struggle.
It’s curious that they often say, “I don’t understand” or “it doesn’t make sense,” while they can effortlessly rattle off a complex drink order with terms they’ve only recently learned. Maybe it’s time we practice a bit more compassion and understanding, extending it beyond just our diets.
According to a quick Google search, matcha is powdered green tea leaves dissolved in hot water to make tea or used as a flavoring.
The catechins in matcha and green tea may decrease oxidative stress—an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body—and prevent inflammation. They’re also very good for your heart and could lower your risk of atherosclerosis (the hardening of your arteries), high blood pressure, and heart disease.
