A steady energy booster, but watch out for caffeine effects

WHAT HEALTH EXPERTS SAY

- BY KARISHMA H. NANDKEOLYAR

As with all superfoods, matcha's benefits must be compared to known alternatives, in this case tea and coffee.

According to Dr Shamsheer Kote from Medcare Al Safa, matcha wins. “Matcha provides a more sustained and gradual energy boost compared to coffee, which often gives a sudden rush followed by a crash,” he said. It also has antioxidants.