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Matcha gained significant popularity around 2015 when independent coffee shops and cafés began featuring the bright green beverage, celebrated for its wellness advantages. Unlike most fleeting fitness trends, matcha tea has profound ties to Japanese tradition. Here’s an exploration into why this age-old tea has captured a global audience. What Is Matcha? Matcha consists of finely powdered leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant, the same species producing all conventional green teas. Its distinctiveness lies in its cultivation and processing methods. Before harvesting, matcha plants undergo shading for several weeks. Only the youngest leaves are handpicked and steamed to halt oxidation,…
