Green tea was introduced to Japan from China in the early ninth century, and was first used for medicinal purposes. Matcha came much later, in 16th-century Kyoto – part of the tea ceremony ...

The word matcha means “ground tea” in Japanese and comes in the form of a vivid green powder that is whisked with hot water ...

The word matcha means "ground tea" in Japanese and comes in the form of a vivid green powder that is whisked with hot water and can be added to milk to make a matcha latte.

The Matcha Tokyo ventures south once again with the grand opening of its largest and newest flagship store at the SM Mall of ...

Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea.

Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea.

Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea.

So how do you make matcha taste like a treat instead of a chore? Roll up your sleeves. We are going to walk you through how to make matcha the right way - no fancy tea ceremony required. The secret?

Matcha came much later, in 16th century Kyoto—part of the tea ceremony tradition developed by tea master Sen no Rikyu. Today, there are different grades of matcha quality, from "ceremonial" to ...

Global demand for matcha tea, with its vivid green colour and earthy taste, has gone supernova since the fall. But the ...