TOKYO -- Japan is facing matcha shortages as consumers and businesses around the world join the green tea boom. Even though ...

Global demand for matcha has sent Japanese producers scrambling to switch from producing typical sencha green ...

As Japanese matcha producers struggle with the surge in demand, the industry is facing another problem — counterfeit matcha.

Matcha’s vibrant green color and smooth, frothy texture are the result of centuries of refinement in tea preparation techniques, which began in China and were perfected in Japan. In recent years, no ...

Discover why matcha offers far more than green tea, blending bold flavor, rich nutrients, and centuries of mindful tradition.

Matcha typically contains around 18.9– 44.4 milligrams of caffeine per gram of tea (mg/g). This is more caffeine than other types of green tea. It also contains antioxidants such as vitamin C, ...

Explore Japanese matcha, from ceremonial and culinary types to top regions, brands, recipes, and where to enjoy it in Japan.

Dr Justin Roberts works for both Anglia Ruskin University and Danone Nutricia Research in the area of Nutritional Physiology and Functional Nutrients. He has previously received project funding ...

As tempting as your local coffee shop may be, with the right tools, you can save money and time by making matcha at home. Experts I spoke to agree that drinking it comes with plenty of health benefits ...