
Global Matcha Mania Strains Japanese Tea Supply, Leaving US Cafes Scrambling
The unassuming green powder once primarily cherished in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies has become a global phenomenon, propelled into kitchens and cafes worldwide by social media trends and a growing interest in health-conscious beverages. This surge in popularity, however, is having an unexpected and significant impact: straining the supply chain back to Japan’s tea farms…