What is matcha?
Q: What is matcha?
A: Matcha is a fine, powdered green tea that is used in Japanese tea ceremony and for dying and flavouring foods such as mochi and soba noodles, green tea ice cream and different types of wagashi (Japanese confectionery).
Q: Where is matcha produced?
A: Matcha is produced in regions such as Uji in Kyoto, Nishio in Aichi, Shizuoka and Kyushu, all located in Japan.
Q: What is the tea from Uji in Kyoto called?
A: The tea from Uji in Kyoto is called "Ujicha".
Q: How does the quality of matcha affect its price?
A: The price of matcha depends on its quality, so the better the quality, the more expensive the matcha will be.
Q: Is it easy to find matcha outside of Japan?
A: No, it is hard to find matcha outside of Japan.
Q: What are the special things used to make matcha and drink it?
A: Special things such as matcha whisk and matcha bowl are used to make and drink matcha.
Q: What is the other name for matcha?
A: The other name for matcha is maccha.
