Matcha is ground powder that’s used to prepare certain types of green tea. It also has other modern uses in dessert, but it’s mainly used in tea. Powder tea, Matcha, was developed during Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty. Later on, the Chinese methods of preparing powdered tea were transported to Japan in 1191. Furthermore, preparation, serving, and drinking of matcha as hot tea is embodied within the traditional Chinese and Japanese tea ceremonies. Additionally, through Zen Buddhists, the preparation and consumption of powdered tea were made into a ritual. Matcha or powder tea is made from shade-grown tea leaves. Matcha is very high in theanine and caffeine. The mixture of these two substances is supposed to account for the calm energy people may sense from drinking matcha. Powder tea is prepared differently from tea leaves or tea bags. It’s made usually with water or milk.
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