Matcha is a powdered green tea that is used in traditional Japanese tea ceremony where a bamboo whisk is used to create a frothy green bowl of tea. Nowadays, the unique taste of matcha is enjoyed hot and cold, as a latte, in smoothies, ice creams, and in all sorts of savory and sweet dishes. Matcha is made from tea leaves that have been shaded before harvesting. In addition, the stem portion is removed. The processed leaves are stone ground in small batches. Matcha has a unique smooth, fresh green taste that is sweet and savory (umami).