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“Matcha means "powdered tea." A cup of matcha is made by dissolving finely ground tea leaves in warm water. Unlike a regular tea, where the leaves are discarded after brewing, you drink the matcha leaves.
If you've ever struggled with shakiness from caffeine, matcha may be a better brew for you: Matcha is often touted as providing a source of “calm energy."
Matcha has an earthy flavor that some describe as mossy or spinach-like.
Matcha can be delicious—but you've got to buy the right kind. The key is buying high-quality powder. Look for ceremonial grade or hyper-premium matcha, not the culinary kind, which is used to color baked goods and beverages but tastes bitter when brewed into tea.
Look for premium grades from Japan, where producers tend to follow an unspoken set of regulations... You should also look at the color of the powder before buying... Look for super-vibrant, almost fluorescent-colored tea...”