Matcha Tea: From Origin To Creation, 8 Facts You Didn't Know About it!

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1. How was matcha created?

Well, by accident! A Japanese tea farmer found a new way to grow Camellia Sinensis .

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2. Origin of Matcha Tea

Its origin can be traced back to China’s Tang Dynasty.

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3. What is unique about this tea?

Matcha tea powder is not soluble, and hence is the only suspension tea in the world!

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4. Is Matcha beneficial?

Yes! In fact, it is more beneficial than regular green tea.

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5. Do monks drink matcha tea?

Yes! Drinking matcha tea is an ancient custom.

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6. Matcha before battle!

Samurai warriors used to drink matcha tea before going to the battlefield.

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7. What is its flavour?

A premium grade matcha has an umami flavour.

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8. Other uses of matcha tea powder

Besides tea, you can make ice cream, cookies, cakes and other recipes!

Did you know these facts about matcha tea?

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