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 and green tea may come from the same plant but they have a host of contrasting benefits. While cups of traditional green tea are made by steeping Camellia sinensis leaves in hot water, baristas ...

Camellia sinensis is a small evergreen shrub that produces some of the most commonly consumed beverages in the world. The plant has been a traditional remedy for thousands of years, with many ...

Refreshing, floral, and perfectly aesthetic, this lavender iced matcha latte combines calming flavors with a gentle energy ...

Few beverages have moved from niche ritual to mainstream obsession quite as fast as matcha. It’s in your coffee shop, your ...

Matcha is trending – but not every powder is harmless. The VKI has tested 14 products. Organic matcha clearly performed ...

Hojicha has many of the same benefits as matcha but with much less caffeine. Made from green tea leaves roasted at a high ...

A franchise that's riding the matcha green tea wave is hoping Calgary, Montreal and the Maritimes will be receptive markets for a product line many Asians have been enjoying for years. "I wanted to do ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. While matcha has been at the center of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies for hundreds of years, it’s now gaining traction in the U.S ...