Biochemistry Term

EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate)

カテキン

A potent antioxidant catechin unique to green tea that supports metabolic health and cellular defense.

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Botanical & Ceremonial Context

Because matcha involves ingesting the whole ground leaf suspended in water rather than discarding steeped leaves, a single bowl of matcha contains up to 137 times the usable EGCG content of standard brewed green tea bags.

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