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A U.S. matcha shortage due to high demand, newly-imposed tariffs, and climate change is imminent. But all is not lost. Here's ...
Japan's matcha tea has exploded in popularity in the U.S, but President Donald Trump’s 15% tariffs on the country creates uncertainty about the growing industry's future.
Nutritionists warn vegans and vegetarians are at a higher risk of iron deficiency from drinking too many matcha’s ...
It is anticipated that the US tariffs on Japanese products might add to the lack of accessibility of matcha, as well. This ...
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Matcha has become a very popular drink in the last few years. But with the newly announced tariffs, this product and other ...
As matcha demand grows—so do prices—and a hot and dry spring in Kyoto do not demonstrate that supply will grow anytime soon.
The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s ...
Japan’s green tea exports, including matcha, rose 25% by value to 36.4 billion yen ($252 million) in 2024, driven largely by growing demand for powdered teas such as matcha, according to data from the ...
More people around the world are developing a taste for matcha green tea, and Japanese farmers are finding ways to meet demand while maintaining the industry's famous quality and traditions.
President Trump's tariffs could impact your favorite green tea. A 15% tariff on Japanese imports kicks in at midnight, which could mean the popular matcha green tea will get more expensive.
The production volume of tencha, the raw tea leaves that become matcha powder, has risen sharply in the past five years, according to Japanese officials.