In Uji, Japan's historic matcha capital, demand for premium green tea is outpacing supply. As tourists scramble for tins, ...

Matcha and green tea are made from the same leaves but are grown and processed differently. Learn about their health benefits ...

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KYOTO, Japan -- Jintaro Yamamoto grows and sells green tea much in the same way his elders did before him since the family business began in the mid-19th century.

He brought them back to Kyoto, Japan, where he was credited as the first person to grind down the leaves and drink the matcha tea hot. Over time, more Zen Buddhists found that drinking it just ...

While Kyoto is famous for its rich history and breathtaking architecture, it also conceals a treasure trove of quaint ...

KYOTO—The garden of a centuries-old temple here is now open to the public for the brief blooming period of an iconic flower, ...

Matcha green tea is extending its fan base beyond Japan. An ambitious producer in the country's southwest is making a pitch ...