A Look at Aquaponics

In the 1100s, matcha was introduced to Japan by a Buddhist monk who returned from study in China. The idea of the leaves being consumed along with the drink rather than steeped was a novel idea, but the concept was a hit. Camelia sinensis (Chinese tea) seeds were planted around Japan, and matcha eventually became a unique part of Japanese culture we all know today. 900 years later, matcha is now a huge trend in the US. Matcha lattes, matcha boba, matcha ice cream, matcha cake