Matcha (ζΉθΆ) is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed
green tea leaves, traditionally consumed in East Asia. The green tea
plants used for matcha are shade-grown for three to four weeks before
harvest; the stems and veins are removed during processing. During
shaded growth, the plant Camellia sinensis produces more theanine and
caffeine. The powdered form of matcha is consumed differently from tea
leaves or tea bags, as it is suspended in a liquid, typically water or
milk.
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