Why Drinking Matcha Is Good for Your Skin

5 Reasons Drinking Matcha Is Good For Your Skin

Is Matcha Good For Your Skin?

Ever wonder why Japanese people have such lovely youthful skin? Diet plays quite a part. With a focus on raw vegetables and fish, rice and green tea, they ensure the foods they eat also assist in preventing wrinkles and resulting in younger-looking, glowing skin.

Let's dive into 5 reasons why drinking Matcha Green Tea can assist with the overall health and appearance of your skin.

1) Antioxidant Rich = Protects Against Free Radicals & Cell Damage

Matcha truly is a powerhouse of nutrients! It contains a huge amount of antioxidants, far more than other superfoods such as blueberries, spinach, goji berries and so on.

These antioxidants help:

  • protect against free radicals, which cause damage to cells and DNA
  • help prevent cell damage caused by environmental toxins.

Matcha Antioxidant Chart

    2) Vitamin Rich = Collagen Boosting

    Matcha is packed with Vitamin B2 and Vitamin E, both incredibly essential for maintaining healthy skin and helps reduce the effects of ageing. Vitamin B2 also plays an essential role in boosting collagen. This is why you often see the use of green tea in skin care products. Collagen helps improve skin texture, elasticity and firmness.

    Matcha is good for skin - woman applying skin care products

    3) Hormone Balancing = Less Acne/Spots 

    Hormonal acne is often caused by stress and excessive androgen hormones that cause the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum. Matcha helps combat stress and calms the nervous system. 

    The relaxant property found in Matcha known as L-theanine also helps regulate hormones by naturally lowering the body's cortisol levels.  Cortisol causes increased oil production in your skin glands, which can lead to clogged pores and acne breakouts. Matcha to the rescue again! 

    4) Anti-Inflammatory = Reduces Redness

    The rich antioxidant content of Matcha helps combat inflammation. It can help reduce redness, puffiness and breakouts. If you have acne, eczema or rashes drinking Matcha could be a good idea to try.  

    5) Detoxifying = Clear Smooth Complexion 

    If there is an overproduction of free radicals they can begin to attack both harmful and healthy cells in our body. The strong EGCG catechin (Epigallocatechin gallate) found in Matcha works to protect the skin by neutralising excess free radicals and oxidative stresses in our systems.

    We hope this encourages you to incorporate a cup of Matcha into your daily routine and have your skin reap benefits like these!

    Why Matcha and not regular green tea bags? Matcha contains a much higher level of antioxidants, nutrients and amino acids compared to standard green tea (read more about this here)

    For maximum benefit, we recommend drinking our Organic Matcha straight with just water but if you do prefer it as a Latte, a plant based milk is best so the aborption of nutrients are not blocked by the casein protein found in dairy. 

     

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    🍵 Getting Started with Matcha

    Why try our Matcha?

    Since 2018, we’ve sourced exceptional Japanese Matcha directly from trusted tea producers in Japan.

    Our Matcha is crafted from 2025 first-harvest leaves grown in Kagoshima, freshly milled to order, and carefully cold-stored to preserve its vibrant colour, delicate aroma, and depth of flavour.

    We refrigerate all Matcha to slow oxidation and protect its integrity from farm to cup.

    Proudly recognised with industry awards and trusted by thousands of customers across Australia, we remain committed to delivering a true Taste of Japan in a Cup.

    We are so confident you will enjoy our tea so we also offer a 30 day taste guarantee.

    Why does First Harvest Matcha matter?

    First harvest means the tea leaves are picked during the very first flush of spring, when the youngest leaves are at their most tender, vibrant and nutrient-rich.

    This early harvest is prized for producing matcha with a fresher colour, smoother flavour, natural sweetness and deeper umami.

    Do you offer Ceremonial Grade Matcha?

    Many people have become familiar with the phrase "ceremonial grade" and equate it to meaning high quality matcha. The truth is there is no such thing as ceremonial grade, it was a marketing term developed in the west to denote high quality. Japan has no official grading system or regulation so anyone can put it on their packaging, regardless of the quality.

    At Matcha Yu Tea, we prioritise what actually matters — First Harvest leaves, vibrant green colour and a fresh depth of flavour — over marketing terms.

    What Matcha should I choose?

    If you’re new to matcha, we recommend starting with our Everyday Matcha. It’s smooth, well-balanced, and easy to prepare, with a fresh flavour and gentle umami. It tastes beautiful whisked traditionally with water, or made into your favourite matcha latte.

    If you prefer a deeper, more refined flavour with richer umami notes, our Premium Matcha is best enjoyed simply with water.

    For lattes: Everyday Matcha

    For traditional drinking: Premium Matcha

    Does your Matcha contain sugar?

    No. Our matcha is 100% pure Japanese green tea powder, with no added sugar, sweeteners, fillers, or additives.

    What if I don’t like the taste?

    We are confident you’ll love our Tea. If you’re new to Matcha Yu Tea and don’t enjoy the taste of your tea, we offer a 30-day Taste Guarantee on your first purchase.

    How it works:

    • Applies to first-time customers only
    • Applies to one opened bag per order on first-time purchases
    • Contact us within 30 days of delivery at hello@matchayutea.com
    • One refund per customer
    • No need to return opened matcha — we’d rather learn how we can help 

    What’s not covered:

    • Orders where tea has been prepared with boiling water (we recommend 70-80 degrees Celsius) 
    • Orders stored incorrectly (not adequately sealed / refrigerated)
    • Multiple opened products in the same order
    • Change-of-mind or “no longer needed” returns

    What are the health benefits of drinking Matcha?

    More than just a beautiful drink — matcha is a daily ritual that works for your mind, body, and skin.

    Matcha provides

    ⚡ Natural Energy 🧘 Calm & Focus 🧠 Improved Concentration ✨ Detox & Anti-Ageing 🛡️ Immune Support 🔥 Boosted Metabolism

    01 — ENERGY

    Natural, Sustained Energy

    Matcha contains caffeine — but only a third of what's in coffee. The key difference is how it's released. Matcha delivers a slow, steady stream of caffeine into your bloodstream, sustaining you for hours without the sharp spike and crash that coffee causes. No jitters. No cravings. Just clean, lasting energy.

    02 — CALM

    Calming & Reduces Anxiety

    Matcha contains L-theanine, a remarkable amino acid that positively affects alpha brain waves — promoting a state of relaxed alertness and reducing feelings of stress or anxiety. It also increases dopamine and serotonin levels, naturally lifting your mood and helping you feel genuinely good.

    03 — FOCUS

    Improved Focus & Concentration

    The synergy between caffeine and L-theanine in matcha is well-studied — together they improve memory retention, reaction time, and sustained attention. Matcha helps you get into a flow state and stay there, making it the ideal companion for deep work, study, or creative thinking.

    04 — DETOX & ANTI-AGEING

    Detoxifying & Anti-Ageing

    Before harvest, matcha plants are shade-grown to boost chlorophyll — a natural detoxifier that supports liver function and helps flush toxins, heavy metals, and persistent chemicals from the body. Matcha also contains catechins that fight UV damage and pollution, plus vitamins A, C, K and B complex that support skin cell renewal for smoother, more supple skin.

    Anti Ageing Matcha Good for Skin

    05 — IMMUNITY

    Helps Boost Immunity

    Matcha is one of the highest natural sources of antioxidants — surpassing blueberries, chia seeds, and other well-known superfoods. It's also the richest natural source of EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate), a plant catechin that helps your body produce T-cells to fight pathogens and viruses. Read more about matcha and immunity →

    Matcha helps keep your immune system healthy

    06 — METABOLISM

    Boosts Metabolism & Aids Weight Loss

    EGCG works in tandem with matcha's natural caffeine to stimulate thermogenesis — your body's calorie-burning process. Matcha also helps your body use stored fat as an energy source during exercise, making it a smart addition to any active lifestyle.

    Ready to start your matcha ritual?

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    What Matcha do I use for Usucha (thin tea) / Koicha (thick tea)?

    For the smoothest, most umami-rich experience, we recommend our Premium Matcha for both usucha and koicha.

    Premium Matcha is best enjoyed with water, where its deeper flavour, natural sweetness, and rich umami can really shine.

    How do I make a Matcha latte?


    Making a cup of Matcha has never been easier, especially when using our convenient Matcha Shaker. 

    How to Make A Matcha Latte Easily Without A Bamboo Whisk
    If you don't own our Matcha Shaker simply follow these steps instead to make a Matcha Latte: 
    1. Push 1 teaspoon (approx. 2 grams) of Matcha Powder through a sieve into your cup. NOTE: if you want a stronger flavour we recommending adding up to 2 Teaspoons of Matcha
    2. Pour in around 30ml of hot water (no hotter than 80 degrees), just enough to cover the Matcha Powder.
    3. Blend the Matcha and Water by mixing with a Bamboo whisk / Matcha Shaker or Electric Whisk to blend to get a better result) 
    4. Add 100ml milk to the dissolved Matcha & Water Mix
    5. Add 1 teaspoon of sweetener (we recommend Maple Syrup) to taste (optional)
    6. Larger serve? Just double the quantity of Matcha to 4 grams (2 metric teaspoons) and 200ml milk. Keep the water at 30ml so it doesn’t dilute. 
    How to Make A Matcha Latte

    Watch How To Use the Matcha Shaker Here (Turn On Captions)


    Ready to get started? Make Matcha easy by grabbing one of our Matcha Tea Sets.  

    Why do we cold store our Matcha?

    Matcha is delicate. Because it’s a finely ground green tea powder, it’s more exposed to heat, light, air and moisture than whole-leaf tea.

    We cold-store our matcha to help protect its vibrant colour, fresh aroma and smooth umami flavour — so it reaches you as fresh as possible.

    How should I store my Matcha?

    We recommend storing Matcha in the fridge in a well sealed, air tight container to preserve freshness and reduce oxidation. Either in the pouch you receive the tea in or transfer it to a Storage Jar.

    Do you have any intro offers?

    Yes use code FIRSTSIP at checkout for $10 off your first purchase