The leaves are then dried and rolled, resulting in the loose-leaf tea that many people are familiar with. Matcha is a type of powdered green tea that originates from Japan. The cultivation process ...

The Japanese tea ... the ceremony—from the tea’s preparation to its presentation—is steeped in meaning and ritual. The tea used, matcha, is a finely powdered green tea, known for its rich ...

Visitors can watch and drink matcha (powdered green tea) from Uji, famed for its tea farms, prepared and served in the sadō tradition. The tea is accompanied by a seasonal Japanese sweet and a ...