Royal Matcha Green Tea 1.05 oz by Dr. Mercola – Antioxidant Matcha Powder
Royal Matcha Green Tea powder by Dr. Mercola is finely powdered green tea made from the leaf rather than a tea bag you discard after brewing. The current manufacturer packaging identifies this 1.05 oz tea as Solspring® Organic Matcha Ceremonial Green Tea.
This organic matcha offers a rich, grassy flavor and vibrant green color. Whisking the powder into water keeps the tea leaf in your cup. It is a whole-leaf food, not a concentrated extract or a standardized caffeine supplement.
Key Royal Matcha Green Tea Benefits
- Provides naturally occurring tea polyphenols with antioxidant activity, adding plant compounds to your everyday beverage choices.
- Supplies naturally occurring caffeine for adults who prefer a caffeinated tea rather than a caffeine-free herbal infusion.
- Offers whole-leaf green tea without added sugars in the ingredient list, making an unsweetened cup an option for your routine.
How Royal Matcha Green Tea Works
Whole-leaf green tea differs from an infusion because the finely ground leaf is consumed along with the water. Its tea catechins are plant compounds with antioxidant activity: they can interact with reactive molecules, helping explain green tea's role as a source of dietary antioxidants.
Matcha also contains naturally occurring caffeine, which promotes wakefulness by blocking signals involved in sleepiness. That makes personal caffeine tolerance important when deciding whether and when to drink it. This tea should not be treated as a substitute for sleep or a source of a precisely measured caffeine dose.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Organic Matcha Green Tea Leaf Powder: Supplies the leaf's naturally occurring polyphenols, including catechins. These compounds have antioxidant activity, while the leaf's caffeine contributes to wakefulness. Consuming the powdered leaf provides a different drinking experience from steeping and removing loose leaves; the grassy flavor and green color remain part of the cup.
Royal Matcha Green Tea Is Formulated For
- Adults who enjoy unsweetened matcha tea and want a single-ingredient powder for whisking into hot water.
- Tea drinkers comfortable with caffeine who prefer whole-leaf preparation over tea bags.
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Recommendation: Mix ½ tsp (1.3 g) of Organic Matcha Ceremonial Green Tea with 2 fl. oz. of hot water. Whisk until completely dissolved. For best quality and flavor, refrigerate after opening.
Label Panel: Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: ½ tsp (1.3 g)
Servings Per Container: About 23
Calories ... 5
Total Fat ... 0 g (0% DV)
Saturated Fat ... 0 g (0% DV)
Trans Fat ... 0 g
Cholesterol ... 0 mg (0% DV)
Sodium ... 0 mg (0% DV)
Total Carbohydrate ... 1 g (<1% DV)
Dietary Fiber ... 0 g (0% DV)
Total Sugars ... 0 g
Includes 0 g Added Sugars ... 0% DV
Protein ... 0 g
Vitamin D ... 0% DV
Calcium ... 0% DV
Iron ... 0% DV
Potassium ... 0% DV
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients: ORGANIC MATCHA GREEN TEA LEAF POWDER.
Does Not Contain: SOY FREE | GLUTEN FREE
Storage: For best quality and flavor, refrigerate after opening.
Additional precautions: Matcha contains caffeine. Ask your healthcare practitioner about use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with any medicine, especially nadolol or raloxifene. High caffeine intake while breastfeeding can affect an infant's sleep and behavior. Concentrated green tea extracts can cause nausea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, increased blood pressure, and rarely liver injury; extract interactions include atorvastatin. This product is whole-leaf tea, not a concentrated extract.
Frequently Asked Questions About Royal Matcha Green Tea
What are the benefits of Royal Matcha Green Tea?
Royal Matcha Green Tea provides whole-leaf green tea powder with naturally occurring polyphenols and caffeine. The polyphenols contribute antioxidant activity, while caffeine supports wakefulness. Its single ingredient is organic matcha green tea leaf powder, so an unsweetened preparation does not require added sugar. The labeled serving supplies 5 calories and 1 g total carbohydrate. Choose it for the taste and whole-leaf tea format rather than expecting a concentrated extract or a guaranteed health outcome.
Who should take Royal Matcha Green Tea?
This matcha suits adults who enjoy a grassy green tea flavor and prefer whisking a powder into water instead of steeping a tea bag. The manufacturer directs mixing ½ tsp (1.3 g) with 2 fl. oz. of hot water. It contains caffeine, so it is not the right choice for someone seeking a caffeine-free drink. People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medicines should discuss green tea and their total caffeine intake with their healthcare practitioner first.
Are there any side effects of taking Royal Matcha Green Tea?
Matcha contains caffeine, so consider your tolerance and other caffeine sources. Ask your practitioner about pregnancy, breastfeeding, or medication use, especially nadolol or raloxifene. High caffeine intake while breastfeeding can affect an infant's sleep and behavior. Concentrated green tea extracts can cause nausea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, increased blood pressure, and rarely liver injury; atorvastatin interactions concern extracts. This is whole-leaf tea, not a concentrated extract. The package warning states: DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS TORN OR DAMAGED. Refrigerate after opening for best quality and flavor.
How does Royal Matcha Green Tea support overall health?
Royal Matcha Green Tea adds naturally occurring tea polyphenols to your beverage routine. Catechins are among these plant compounds and have antioxidant activity. Because matcha is powdered leaf, you consume the leaf rather than discard it after steeping. Its caffeine also contributes to wakefulness, which makes your personal tolerance relevant. The 5-calorie serving is not a meal replacement or a substantial source of protein; it fits alongside a varied diet rather than replacing nutritious foods.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
