Hypernyms (deoxyribose is a kind of...): carbohydrate; saccharide; sugar (an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain)
Nutritional Value of Matcha Tea. Matcha is a time-honored beverage which is source of vitamin A, vitamin B-complex, vitamin C, Vitamin E, vitamin K and trace minerals. Matcha is rich in components with super antioxidant activity including polyphenols, catechins and chlorophyll.
Matcha has also been shown to have more antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties than other green teas. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that matcha packs around 70mg of caffeine per eight-ounce cup, says Bonnie Taub-Dix, R.D., author of Read It Before You Eat It.