But not all matcha is the same. Matcha at its highest quality is referred to as ceremonial-grade, because of the central role it plays in Japanese tea ceremonies. And while this bright green ...

It all starts with creating the powder, a process that dates back to 12th-century Japan ... shops and grocery stores, matcha powders are not necessarily made equal from tin to tin.

However, the opportunity to work at a matcha farm in Japan for a month stood out. Tea was an integral part of my childhood. Growing up in New York, my mom would bring my sister and me to Flushing ...