15 International Hot Beverages You Have to Try
| March 22, 2017
11. Matcha – Japan
Matcha is a green tea traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. It’s not, however, drunk as most teas because it’s in a powdered state, which requires a sieve to properly drink it.
This tea generally evokes a relaxing feeling due to the high content of theanine, which is produced before the harvest during the shade-grown period. Matcha is also full of antioxidants which prevent aging and chronic diseases.
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