The Bright Side: Matcha mania surges as Japanese farmers hustle to keep up

Matcha, the most Instagrammable of Japanese teas, is taking the world by storm. The bright green tea has become such a staple drink in many cafés and a go-to flavour for many desserts that production systems based in ancestral practice struggle to keep up with the worldwide obsession.

Jun 27, 2025 - 21:04
The Bright Side: Matcha mania surges as Japanese farmers hustle to keep up
Matcha, the most Instagrammable of Japanese teas, is taking the world by storm. The bright green tea has become such a staple drink in many cafés and a go-to flavour for many desserts that production systems based in ancestral practice struggle to keep up with the worldwide obsession.