What type of green tea is Matcha made from?

Jonny asked:


I think it is from the same plant that is used for green, black and white tea but it is prepared differently. Anyone know the specifics of its preperation etc.? Thank you.

The Difference – Green Tea and Other Teas

There is a lot of discussions about green tea and the benefits from it. How Is Green Tea Different From Other Teas? Is it really different? This article is about that...

For years, green tea was consumed almost exclusively in Asia. For centuries, green tea has been used by Chinese herbalists to treat many health maladies from menstrual difficulties to headaches. In China and Japan, most people drink green tea all day long. Read the rest of this entry