Rising demand and supply chain issues may lead to a global matcha shortage this spring. Learn why it’s happening and how to ...

The Japan Times reported in February 2025 that the global demand for matcha led to “an unprecedented strain” on the tea ...

The demand is getting to be too matcha. The über-popular green tea drink is becoming increasingly difficult to find as interest in the beverage soars in the Western hemisphere. And while next ...

Global demand for the antioxidant-rich tea-based powder has increased by almost threefold since 2010, according to reports Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a ...

As The Japan Times reported, Japanese tea manufacturers announced purchasing limits on matcha powder, causing shortages in cafes across major cities. The issue is exacerbated by the fact that ...

Last year, several prominent Japanese tea makers announced that they were struggling to produce enough matcha to satisfy global demand. In turn, they reduced the number of match powder they were ...

Drinking matcha in moderation can boost immunity among other health benefits. Matcha is a powdered form of green tea (Camellia sinensis) from Japan, drunk for almost 1,000 years. It's grown and ...

Matcha, the finely ground green tea powder from Japan, has taken the world by storm, becoming a staple in cafes, kitchens, and wellness routines. But not all matcha is the same. It is widely ...