Teavana Imperial Matcha, Kirkland Signature Green Tea and The Republic of Tea Double Green Matcha Tea—the powders were not contaminated by lead or other metals, and also did not contain pesticides.

Matcha and green tea both stem from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea tends to be loose or bagged. Matcha is a fine powder of green tea leaves, and typically contains a stronger concentration ...

Matsu ‘to rub’ + cha ‘tea’ = matcha What is it about the magical, mystical properties of this ground green tea that makes it one of the most desirable ingredients among the fashion and ...

If you haven’t been caught up in the craze, matcha is a powdered version of green tea. On a cafe menu you might see a hot or iced matcha latte, or even a matcha-flavoured cake or pastry.

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 ...