Share on Pinterest Researchers in Japan say matcha tea powder can help boost mood and mental performance. Dulin/Getty Images Researchers said their findings showed the traditional Japanese tea can ...

Matcha, which translates to “ rubbed tea ” in Japanese, is a type of green tea ground into fine powder. Before the leaves are harvested, they are shielded from sunlight for weeks so that all of their ...

Close-up of matcha powder in a dish - In Green/Shutterstock One of the most disappointing feelings is opening a new can of matcha only to find a dull-looking green powder of subpar quality. While it ...

Matcha, a traditional Japanese tea, has been touted for its health benefits—it can boost mood and mental performance in humans and mice alike—but more mechanistic research is required. Hence, ...

Global demand for matcha is skyrocketing, but Japan’s limited production and declining number of tea farmers are causing supply shortages. Major tea manufacturers in Japan have imposed purchasing ...

Share on Pinterest Animal research suggests matcha may hold some promise in relieving depression symptoms. Image credit: Dulin/Getty Images. Depression is a widespread mood disorder. Researchers are ...