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Green porridge instead of cocoa? Matcha breakfasts cost little but can ruin sleep

From iDNES · () Czech

Translated from Czech and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Adding a teaspoon of matcha to oatmeal or yogurt costs about two Czech korunas per serving.
  • The drink can provide color and nutrients, but its caffeine may cause nervousness and nausea in children.
  • Caffeine can also significantly disrupt childrenโ€™s evening sleep.

A teaspoon of matcha stirred into oatmeal or yogurt costs only about two Czech crowns per serving. The green tea powder can give breakfast an appealing color and add nutrients, but it is not simply a substitute for cocoa for schoolchildren.

Matcha contains caffeine, which can make children nervous or nauseated. Most importantly, it can seriously interfere with falling asleep in the evening.

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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.