Matcha is prepared from specially grown and powdered tea leaves - the trees are shaded in their last few weeks of growth. It's a concept that came from China, was exported to Japan and for the last few centuries is mainly associated with the Japanese tea ceremony. Ceremonial preparation involves whisking the super fine powder with hot water into a froth. Matcha makes a brilliant green and cloudy tea with a lot of umami: it's associated with a meditative state of calm alertness. Try adding it to your iced beverages with milk (or alternative), ice cream, smoothies, or lattes for an amazing pick-me up.
