Annabelle Le Roux

2 weeks ago | uscannenbergmedia.com | Andie Kirby |Annabelle Le Roux

Talk of a matcha shortage is in the air. The ground-up green tea powder comes from trees native to Japan and has taken the U.S. by storm in the last decade. Whether you prefer it in a creamy latte, mixed with lemonade, or even as a fancy, barista-brewed tonic, matcha has remained popular as a “healthier” caffeine alternative to coffee. It has antioxidant properties and amino acids associated with reducing stress, improving moods, and helping with sleep hygiene.