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Send This To Your Friend Who Hates Matcha

Maheen Tharwani Student Contributor, University of Texas - Austin
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Texas chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

All right, all right. You’ve probably debated all of your friends on what’s better. “It’s Coffee!” “No, it’s matcha,” blah blah blah. Don’t waste your time arguing when you know matcha is the only right answer. Just send them this article. It’ll do the work for you. You’re very welcome. 

It’s effortlessly aesthetically pleasing 

Have you ever seen anything as vibrant and pretty as a glass of iced matcha? Any other basic drink just can’t compete. Its green color stands out and looks perfect from any angle.

You won’t crash out after 

Matcha has a slow-releasing form of caffeine that prevents you from having a caffeine crash after a few hours. You won’t feel that massive dip in the middle of the day with that pounding headache.

It’s healthier than coffee 

Antioxidants? Check. Boosts metabolism? Check. Reduces stress? Double check. Plus, it’s better for your skin than chugging espresso shots every morning. Just saying.

It makes you feel put together 

Who doesn’t love having a healthy(ish) drink in their hand while walking around campus? I personally can’t lock in without a cute matcha by my side. 

It’s hella versatile 

I can name a million different ways to make an iced matcha. If you don’t like matcha, you’re not making it right. 

Samurais Literally Drank It ⚔️

There’s no way you don’t wanna feel like a mf badass. Drink the pretty grass drink. 

It’s skincare in a cup 

Matcha’s anti-inflammatory properties help reduce redness and inflammation in the skin/body. It is high in antioxidants, which is perfect for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It’s cheap Botox if you ask me.  

It’s the Perfect Excuse to Buy Cute Cups & Frothers ☕

I’ll admit, a huge part of my paycheck goes into buying cute matcha cups and whisks to make the perfect drink at home. But hey, I’m technically saving money because I’m not spending $10 on one cup a day! 

It’s a Natural Stress Reliever 🧘‍♀️

Matcha contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes relaxation without causing drowsiness. This helps reduce cortisol levels, prevents caffeine jitters, and enhances mood/focus. 

It’s the Green Flag of Drinks

Literally, the GREEN flag. I can’t see anything wrong with it. And don’t say the taste because you can make it taste AMAZING. There are no harmful side effects of having one matcha a day, but if you have a coffee every day…. have fun with that. 

Maheen Tharwani is a student at the University of Texas at Austin and a member of HerCampus. Her writing focuses on current social events and her passions.

Beyond HerCampus, Maheen is a social media manager through Tower & Bridge communications for the Rise School of Austin. She is also a public relations officer for the Texas Ismaili Muslim Student Association. Her favorite TV shows include Greys Anatomy and Modern Family.

In her free time, she loves creating lifestyle content on TikTok. Her content consists of what it's like to be a student in college and all the fun opportunities it offers. She enjoys editing videos and collaborating with small brands to promote their products!