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Episode: Matcha madness leaves Japanβs tea ceremony pros skeptical
Description: Matcha is suddenly popping up in all sorts of things, from lattes and ice cream to cakes and chocolate.
No one knows for sure who started the global matcha boom, which has been going on for several years. But it's clear that harvests, especially of fine-grade matcha, can't keep up with demand.
Matcha is a type of tea that's grown in shade, steamed and then ground into a very fine powder. It's processed differently from regular green tea.
The Japanese agricultural ministry has been working to boost tea growth, offering help to farmers with new machines, special soil, financial aid...