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Matcha is a type of green tea made from the powdered leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Originally served at tea ceremonies in Japan, so-called matcha tea is now widely available and used in cooking. Ad Matcha vs green tea: what’s the difference?Although from the same plant as green tea, matcha is grown differently. The plants are covered with bamboo mats during most of the growing period. This increases the amount of chlorophyll in the leaves giving the tea that characteristic bright green colour. Made from the youngest, freshest part of the plant, the leaves are steamed to preserve their colour and nutrients, then dried using a specialist tencha-ro machine. The stems and veins of the remaining “tencha” are removed and the leaves are ground to a fine powder. So, when we enjoy a cup of matcha we consume the whole leaf rather than just an infusion of its leaves. (责任编辑：) |