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Japan’s green tea exports have reached their highest level in more than 70 years.
Tokyo — Japan’s green tea exports reached their highest level in more than 70 years in the first 10 months of this year, boosted by a booming overseas matcha powder market and a depreciating yen, government and industry data show. From January to October this year, tea exports increased by ...Read more -
The Best Matcha Powder According to Tea Lovers (2025)
If you’ve seen a ton of people swapping coffee for matcha lattes on social media lately, you’ve probably already started searching online for the best matcha powder for making your own at home. Matcha is trending right now, but it’s not a new drink; the practice of grinding you...Read more -
IKEA Japan’s matcha dessert showcase is back, and this time they’ve introduced brand new green tea desserts!
IKEA Japan is holding a match-themed exhibition and introducing new match-themed desserts for the winter holidays. In Japan, IKEA is not only a great place to enjoy affordable food but also the perfect place to decorate your home. Since opening, the IKEA restaurant and tea kiosk has won over many...Read more -
What is blue matcha? This trendy new drink is taking the world by storm.
Matcha is currently enjoying immense popularity. Any product containing matcha quickly becomes a hit, from coffee and desserts to cocktails. Meanwhile, another trend is quietly gaining momentum: the craze for blue matcha. Blue matcha’s main ingredient is butterfly pea pollen, which gives i...Read more -
The President of Uganda held a ceremony to mark the shipment of the first batch of dried chili peppers destined for China.
On November 20, 2025, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni attended a ceremony in Kamuli, Uganda, marking the shipment of dried Ugandan chili peppers to China and delivered a speech. A year earlier, the two countries signed a bilateral agreement allowing the supply of dried Ugandan chili peppers to ...Read more -
Kent Rollins’ healthy bison chili is packed with protein, rich in flavor, and steeped in history.
Kent Rollins’ healthy bison chili is packed with protein, rich in flavor, and steeped in history. The star of the outdoor channel’s “Cowboy in the Pot” program has spent decades studying cowboy food preservation techniques. But her recipe for rich, spicy bison chili is eve...Read more -
Matcha’s popularity is good for Japanese farmers, but counterfeit products are a problem.
Marukyu Koyamaen Tea Company has claimed that the name of its famous black-tinned tea was copied from the drink. (ABC News: James Orton) At first glance, this matcha can appears to be genuine, bearing the well-known Isuzu brand name and other product characteristics. Japanese green tea powder is ...Read more -
Tomato Powder Market | Global Market Analysis Report
The tomato powder market is projected to grow from $1.4 billion in 2025 to $1.9 billion in 2035, representing a CAGR of 3.6%. Spray-dried tomato powders will dominate, with a 65.0% market share, followed by sauce and seasoning powders, with a 45.0% market share. The global tomato powder market is...Read more -
TTB exempts 24 other ingredients from composition requirements.
Mark Solini is the vice president of government affairs at the Brewers Association of America. A beer enthusiast and homebrewer, he has been advising small, independent craft breweries on legal matters for over two decades. Mark holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law School, and in his spare...Read more -
Vodka or gin: which is better for making lychee martinis?
As the weather warms, it’s time to prepare refreshing summer drinks, and making a tropical martini is certainly the perfect way to beat the summer heat. If you prefer the rich flavor of lychee, you might have a hard time deciding whether gin or vodka pairs better with this dish. To find the...Read more -
Korean pear juice, intravenous infusions, vitamin patches: are these popular hangover remedies really effective?
Korean pear juice, intravenous infusions, vitamin patches: are these popular hangover remedies really effective? We’ve all experienced it: a throbbing headache, persistent nausea, and a sense of exhaustion that no cup of coffee can relieve. A hangover serves as a reminder that yesterdayR...Read more -
Apple cider vinegar for weight loss: doctors explain its effectiveness.
New weight loss trends are constantly emerging, but one method is particularly popular on social media: apple cider vinegar. Many people confidently claim that drinking apple cider vinegar can lead to significant weight loss results. Unlike many other popular trends, there is limited research on ...Read more