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Matcha, a finely ground Japanese green tea powder, has surged in international popularity. Today, variations of the trendy drink have made their way into cafes, restaurants and even people's homes.

Making matcha — green tea that you fully incorporate, instead of steep, into water — can be a finicky practice. It all starts with creating the powder, a process that dates back to 12th-century Japan.

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