Over the past few years Matcha has become more popular here in the US, and it seems to have risen to the status of trending health food; I've also seen it marketed as a “superfood.” And it seems many grocers/supermarkets have caught on and now stock their shelves with some form of Matcha.2019-09-20
Where is matcha powder found?
Japanese Matcha tea is a fine powder made from green tea leaves. Like all tea, Matcha is made from the tea plant Camellia sinensis. Tea cultivated specifically for Matcha is primarily grown in two Japanese regions: Uji in Kyoto and Nishio in the Aichi prefecture.
Is matcha powder and green tea powder the same?
Both matcha and green tea are derived from the same plant called Camellia Sinensis. While green tea leaves usually come in the form of a tea bag, matcha is in powder form. Matcha is actually 100% green tea leaves that have been ground into a fine powder.
Where is Matcha powder found?
Japanese Matcha tea is a fine powder made from green tea leaves. Like all tea, Matcha is made from the tea plant Camellia sinensis. Tea cultivated specifically for Matcha is primarily grown in two Japanese regions: Uji in Kyoto and Nishio in the Aichi prefecture.