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Matcha is a type of powdered green tea that has its origins in Japan. The tea leaves used to make matcha are grown in the shade, which gives them a darker green color and a higher concentration of chlorophyll and amino acids. The leaves are then harvested, steamed, dried, and ground into a fine powder.

Unlike other types of tea, when you drink matcha, you consume the entire tea leaf, rather than just steeping it in water and discarding the leaves. This means that matcha has a more intense flavor and a higher concentration of nutrients than other teas.

Matcha has become popular all around the world, and is often used in cooking and baking as well as consumed as a tea. It is also commonly used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies.