Matcha (抹茶) is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, traditionally consumed in East Asia. The traditional Japanese tea ceremony centers on the preparation, serving, and drinking of matcha as hot tea, and embodies a meditative spirituality. In modern times, matcha is also used to flavor and dye foods such as mochi and soba noodles , green tea ice cream, matcha lattes, and a variety of Japanese wagashi confectionery. Here are 6 health benefits of matcha tea, all based on science: