"Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder that has become a global sensation. What was typically seen in Japanese tea ceremonies can now be found all over social media feeds, whether as a flavoring in desserts or as part of the drinks and coffee menus around the world. Once a luxurious commodity, matcha has been enjoyed for thousands of years."
"There are three types of matcha, and ceremonial-grade is the preferred choice for drinks. Matcha is made by grinding tea leaves into a powder that is then whisked with hot water until frothy. This frothed tea can be used to make a latte in place of espresso to create one of the most popular matcha drinks in recent years, the matcha latte."
Matcha is a powdered Japanese green tea prized for vibrant color and a complex, vegetal flavor that has spread from traditional tea ceremonies into global food and beverage menus. Once a luxury, matcha remains historically rooted but now faces supply pressure from high demand. There are three grades, with ceremonial-grade preferred for drinks. Matcha powder is whisked with hot water until frothy and commonly used to make lattes that replace espresso. Major U.S. coffee chains added matcha lattes, prompting comparisons of iced matcha prepared with regular milk and default sweetness, judged on flavor, consistency, intensity, sweetness, and matcha type. Dunkin' added matcha lattes in 2020 and has over 13,000 locations worldwide.
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