Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll — tea's green pigment, concentrated in shade-grown matcha. Detoxification and antioxidant support.
Fakta Singkat
- Rumus Kimia
- C₅₅H₇₂MgN₄O₅
- Jumlah Tipikal per Cangkir
- 10,00 mg
Deskripsi
The green photosynthetic pigment that gives tea its verdant color. Shade-grown teas (matcha, gyokuro) contain dramatically more chlorophyll than sun-grown varieties because the plant increases chlorophyll production to compensate for reduced light. Steamed Japanese teas preserve more chlorophyll than pan-fired Chinese greens. During oxidation, chlorophyll degrades into pheophytin (olive-brown), contributing to black tea's darker appearance. Matcha consumption provides the highest chlorophyll intake because the whole leaf is consumed.
Manfaat Kesehatan
Natural detoxification support, potential heavy metal chelation, deodorizing properties, antioxidant activity, supports skin health and wound healing.