"Matcha."
Description
"The term "matcha" can easily be deciphered from its components: "ma" means "rubbed" or "ground", and "cha" means "tea". Matcha's origins lie in ancient China, not Japan. It was introduced to Japan during the Kamakura period, which began in the 12th century, and became established within Zen monasteries. For centuries, matcha was reserved for the Japanese elite and the tea ceremony. However, it wasn't until the 20th century, particularly the last 30 to 40 years that matcha began to evolve into what it is today. Since the 2000s, matcha has been known in the West as a "superfood". The popularity of beverages such as the matcha latte has made it accessible to a broad audience and led to a global boom. Despite this modern popularity, the traditional tea ceremony, practised much as it was centuries ago, still endures, primarily in Japan. The matcha tea shown in the photo was included in the entrance fee to a Zen monastery in Kyoto."Try it!
