While the two varieties share some similarities (they both come from the same species of plant, for example), matcha tea leaves are grown under shade and milled to a fine powder that is whisked ...

We asked the experts. Matcha is finely powdered green tea, which is usually mixed with hot water or milk to make a creamy drink. But while it comes from the same plant as the tea you might already ...

The powdered green tea has physical and mental health benefits. Matcha is made from shade-grown tea leaves that are picked, steamed, and then dried before being ground into a fine powder.