Instant Green Tea Powder (PСR)

Instant Green Tea Powder (PСR)

Product Name: Чай зелёный растворимый порошкообразный – Camellia sinensis – Instant Green Tea Powder – Instant Grüner Tee Pulver – Poudre de thé vert instantanée – Polvo de té verde instantáneo – ชาเขียวผงสำเร็จรูป

Synonyms: soluble green tea, green tea powder, instant green tea, instant matcha-style tea.

Parts Used: leaves of Camellia sinensis, young leaves are the main part, semi-fermented leaves are also used.

Nutritional Value: water, plant proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, polyphenols (catechins, EGCG), amino acid L-theanine, minerals (potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium).

Main Beneficial Properties: antioxidant action, anti-inflammatory action, support for the cardiovascular system, normalization of lipid metabolism, improvement of liver function, reduced risk of oncological processes, support for cognitive functions, mild tonic effect.

Beneficial for Conditions: ischemic heart disease, arterial hypertension, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, chronic hepatitis, fatty liver disease, atherosclerosis, skin diseases (seborrheic dermatitis, acne).

Contraindicated for Conditions: individual intolerance to tea, allergy to Camellia sinensis, iron deficiency anemia, gastritis with high acidity, peptic ulcer disease, insomnia, chronic renal failure.

Culinary Use: brewing hot and cold beverages, preparing lattes, mixing with milk and fruit juices, adding to desserts, ice cream, smoothies, baked goods, sauces.

Forms and Processed Products: powder, soluble tea beverage, flavored mixes for coffee machines.

Geography of Use and Dietary Traditions

Instant green tea powder has become widespread in East and Southeast Asian countries. In China and Japan, green tea is traditionally consumed as a leaf infusion, but in recent decades, powdered forms have become popular for quickly preparing drinks in street cafes and restaurants. In Thailand, green tea powder is used in national beverages such as "milk green tea" and "lemon green tea," which are prepared in street tea shops and cafes. In European and American countries, instant green tea is positioned as a product for office and home use, allowing for quick preparation of a healthy drink. The powdered form is also widely used in cooking — to give desserts and baked goods a characteristic green color and a mild herbal taste.

Toxicity and Food Safety

Green tea powder is considered safe when consumed in moderation. Individual reactions are possible in case of allergy to tea leaves. Due to caffeine content, it is not recommended for children, pregnant women, and individuals with insomnia. Anti-nutrients such as tannins may reduce iron absorption.

Product Composition: black tea 80.20%, semi-fermented green tea 15.60%, flavoring identical to natural

Culinary Recipes with Instant Green Tea Powder

Recipe 1. Thai Milk Green Tea

• Ingredients: Instant Green Tea Powder 10 g, boiling water 150 ml, condensed milk 30 ml, ice 100 g.
• Preparation method: pour boiling water over the tea powder, stir thoroughly, add condensed milk, cool the mixture, and serve in a tall glass with ice.
• Nutritional value per serving: 180 kcal, protein 5 g, fat 4 g, carbohydrates 32 g.
• Culinary features: a traditional Thai beverage widely popular in street tea shops and cafes in Southeast Asia.

Recipe 2. Green Tea Cheesecake Dessert

• Ingredients: cookies 200 g, butter 100 g, cream cheese 400 g, sugar 150 g, eggs 3 pcs., cream 150 ml, Instant Green Tea Powder 15 g.
• Preparation method: crush cookies and mix with melted butter, press into the base of a mold. Whisk cream cheese with sugar, add eggs and cream, then mix in tea powder. Pour the mixture into the mold, bake at 160°C for 50 minutes. Cool and serve.
• Nutritional value per serving: 320 kcal, protein 7 g, fat 22 g, carbohydrates 25 g.
• Culinary features: a popular dessert variation in Japan and South Korea, where green tea powder is used in baking and sweets.