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The Difference Between Tea and Matcha

MATCHABY YUKI TAGAJUNE 12, 2026

They look like the same green drink, but they're made, brewed and tasted in completely different ways. The clearest guide to how leaf tea and stone-ground matcha really differ — and which one belongs in your cup.

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