When it comes to what we’re sipping on all day, we know that it’s best not to drink our calories and that water is our friend. However, some days (okay, maybe every day) we crave more than plain H2O.

Global demand for matcha is skyrocketing, but Japan’s limited production and declining number of tea farmers are causing supply shortages. Major tea manufacturers in Japan have imposed purchasing ...

Matcha cold brew drinks in front of Junbi in Livermore. Photo by Jessica Gee. For Bay Area native Jessica Gee, Junbi Matcha & Tea was love at first sip. “I first tried Junbi maybe two or three years ...

The tea, made from the finely ground powder of green tea leaves specially grown in shade, has been loved by Japan in particular since the 12th century when Buddhist monks introduced the nation to it.

Camellia sinensis is a small evergreen shrub that produces some of the most commonly consumed beverages in the world. The plant has been a traditional remedy for thousands of years, with many ...

Though it seems complicated at first, the world of matcha is more accessible than you think. These are the perfect matcha brands for beginners to start with.