Fixing the Taps
Fact: #3872
In the 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa said water has become “the single most important issue… Read More
Fact-A-Day Archive
The Power of the Shade
Fact: #3871
High-grade matcha is shaded for ~20–30 days before harvest, which can increase L-theanine levels by up to ~2× (giving it… Read More
Not Your Average Cup of Tea
Fact: #3870
Unlike regular green tea, matcha is stone-ground from whole leaves. Because you consume the entire leaf, it contains higher caffeine,… Read More
Hot Prices
Fact: #3869
Hot beverages saw 9.5% inflation in 2025, making it the third highest category after meat (12.6%) and medical insurance (10.6%)…. Read More
From Kyoto to Kasi
Fact: #3868
According to Trade Map, South Africa’s imports of “tea, whether or not flavoured” from Japan, where matcha leaves are typically… Read More
Matcha, Before It Went Mainstream
Fact: #3867
Matcha is a powdered green tea of Japanese origin that was introduced to Japan in the 1100s by a Zen… Read More