To find the best matcha powders, we spoke to a registered dietitian who's well-versed in green tea and matcha on what to look for in a quality powder in terms of taste, aroma, color, origin and grade.

As thirst for the vivid green drink reaches an all-time high, Kate Ng looks at the origins of the tea leaf and how the versions of it on the high street are a world away from its authentic roots ...

Uchida says that there have been conversations in Japan around giving matcha a status similar to that of champagne, under which the term “champagne” can only be used for sparkling wines produced in ...

Studies suggest that drinking matcha may help protect against heart disease, similar to the benefits of green tea. Matcha can also enhance brain function, protect the liver, reduce inflammation ...

Discover Matcha Cafe Maiko in south Sacramento, home to viral banana matcha latte and diverse green tea-based drinks like lattes and soft serve.

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It may also help prevent elastin degradation, another protein that contributes to skin elasticity, Benefits of Matcha Green Tea for Skin Matcha is the ultimate glow-up in a cup. Dr. Maryam Zamani, a ...

According to King County Public Health, water samples taken May 19 showed bacteria counts of 1,100, 960, and 360 per 100 milliliters. Any bacterial level above 320 is considered high.

Matcha is “full of polyphenols, which are plant chemicals that contain anti-inflammatory properties, and help to increase good microbes, such as Bifidobacterium, in the gut,” Nasser explains.

That said, matcha may be a better choice for some. Unlike coffee, it contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes relaxation and may counteract the jittery effects of caffeine, making it a ...