Matcha, a finely ground green tea powder, may help keep bacteria that causes periodontitis at bay. Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease driven by bacterial infection and left untreated it can ...

A new hangout spot for book lovers. The single-story store is Japan’s largest bookstore chain in Southeast Asia that spans over 31,000 square feet and houses over 240,000 specially curated books, ...

Once regarded in Western countries as little more than a traditional Japanese ceremonial drink, matcha has become a mainstream staple. It now appears everywhere from coffee shop menus and smoothie ...

Headline: Matcha quality decline: Is it a ‘victim of its own success’? Matcha has taken the world by storm. The green flavour has, in a short time, gone from relative obscurity to omnipresence.

In Paris, Japanese pastries offer a sweet and refined interlude. Mochi, matcha, yuzu, dorayaki... An invitation to indulge in delicate and balanced treats. Hoso Basque: the Japanese cheesecake coffee ...

Once consumed mainly in small, formal tea ceremonies, matcha is now mixed into fruity lattes and preyed on by counterfeiters. Can it survive its own popularity? “It’s like the Wild West,” one tea ...

The health benefits of matcha are vast—and have been celebrated for quite a long time. Though the green-hued drink has been gaining significant attention lately. But I’ll admit, I haven’t exactly ...

TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are full of videos about matcha that, more often than not, aren't really about matcha. Performative matcha is the idea that drinking or preparing the tea has become less ...

Matcha prices have hit an all-time high as its health benefits keep the internet abuzz. A record heatwave in Japan has threatened supplies and may push prices higher. Tea giant Ito En plans price ...

Matcha, celebrated for its health benefits, poses risks if overconsumed. Excessive intake may trigger anxiety, digestive issues, and sleep disruption due to high caffeine levels. It can also hinder ...

Experts say that matcha could contribute to low iron absorption, and are now sharing tips on how to drink the popular Japanese tea safely Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She ...

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