13 Fascinating Teas from Around the World
| August 30, 2017
Japan
Tea is a big part of Japanese culture, and if you ever find yourself on the island be sure to check out one of the tea ceremonies, which are inspired by a form of Zen Buddhism. In these ceremonies, the brewing of the tea is fully choreographed, as is every minute detail afterwards — from the order the utensils are laid out to the cleaning up afterwards.
The tea used in these ceremonies is called matcha. It is a powdered green tea made from finely ground green tea leaves. The process for growing matcha is different from regular tea plants, which heightens the caffeine. To serve, the powder is dissolved in a liquid, such as milk or water.
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