The Japan Times reported in February 2025 that the global demand for matcha led to “an unprecedented strain” on the tea ...

Rising demand and supply chain issues may lead to a global matcha shortage this spring. Learn why it’s happening and how to ...

Local establishments from downtown to the suburbs are creating distinctive versions of the Japanese green tea beverage, ...

The price point also tends to be steep for what is mostly ice, milk and syrup. Despite its prevalence in the U.S., matcha is still viewed as a specialty item and often priced a few dollars higher than ...

Matcha is made from the whole green tea leaf, which may provide more potent health benefits than steeped green tea. (Kelli McGrane, RD) ...

Japan has a matcha shortage despite record levels of production. Shops are selling out of the green tea powder as soon as they hit the shelves. On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha talks ...

Matcha has evolved from a ceremonial treasure to a global favorite, captivating taste buds everywhere. Steeped in the traditions of Chinese and Japanese tea rituals, this bright green powder is now ...

Let’s talk matcha. Made from finely ground green tea powder matcha is caffeinated but thanks to the amino acid L-Theanine, the caffeine is released much more slowly into the body than caffeine from ...

Tea appears to have even more, averaging around 15% for black tea and 8% for oolong tea (a type of white tea). With respect to green tea, the evidence is split as to whether it can affect iron ...

But before we get into which green powders to shop, let's cast our minds back. While matcha is experiencing something of a renaissance, it's hardly new. “The practice of turning finely ground young ...

The singer was known for "I Lost My Sonia," "Sweet Sweet Cocoa Tea" and "Young Lover" Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has ...

Green tea may help support cognition and weight management, boost energy, and offer some protection against cancer. Green tea is touted as one of the healthiest beverages on the planet ...