First-ever Starbucks Global Barista champion crowned 00:49. Starbucks said Tuesday that the coffee chain is changing how it charges for beverage add-ins like matcha and syrups as it moves to ...

Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea.

At a minimalist Los Angeles matcha bar, powdered Japanese tea is prepared with precision, despite a global shortage driven by the bright green drink's social media stardom, reports AFP. Of the 25 ...

In fact, matcha has become so popular that The Japan Times reports that there may be a global matcha shortage this spring. Here’s everything you need to know about the shortage.

Starbucks is moving to standardize prices for matcha and syrups, as well as testing a new feature that helps customers figure out how much drinks will cost.

Matcha mania sparks global shortage of Japanese tea. From LA cafes to Tokyo farms, popularity of Japanese green tea strains supply and prices. Last updated: June 26, 2025 | 16:11. AFP.

At a minimalist Los Angeles matcha bar, powdered Japanese tea is prepared with precision, despite a global shortage driven by the bright green drink's social media stardom.

In Uji, Japan's historic matcha capital, demand for premium green tea is outpacing supply. As tourists scramble for tins, locals fear that tradition may be getting diluted. 10:00 is an important ...

"Matcha is visually very appealing," Ella told AFP. To date, her matcha brand, produced in Japan's rural Mie region, has sold 133,000 cans. Launched in November 2023, it now has eight employees.