Matcha, a finely ground powder made from specially cultivated green tea leaves called tencha, has deep roots in both Japanese and Chinese cultures. Traditionally enjoyed as a hot beverage as part of a ...

Matcha, a finely ground powder made from specially cultivated green tea leaves called tencha, has deep roots in both Japanese and Chinese cultures. Traditionally enjoyed as a hot beverage as part of a ...

Making matcha — green tea that you fully incorporate, instead of steep, into water — can be a finicky practice. It all starts with creating the powder, a process that dates back to 12th-century Japan.

Which matcha powder is best? If you have made the switch to green tea for your health, or if you like to explore world cultures through their tea, chances are good you’ve already experienced matcha.

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