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

Matcha is a specific species of tea plant, grown in shade to give it its bright green colour and savoury flavour. After picking, the tea leaves are steamed, dried and ground into a very fine powder.

Matcha tea: Once a Samurai war drink, now a global wellness trend ... They brought the tea cakes, along with seeds for plants, took them back to Japan, so they could grow tea back home.

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon matcha tea powder. 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar. Directions. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and cardamom.