Angel health foods? More like devils in disguise. Many of us are reaching for healthy foods, such as extra veggies and whole grains, once the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s. But there can be too much of a good thing, as some seemingly “good for you” foods could be secretly sabotaging your health if … Read more
It’s a follicle fiasco. Women are flooding social media with warnings about one of today’s trendiest drinks, sharing horror stories of sudden hair loss they say began after they started drinking it regularly. Could the viral “Gen Z green juice,” praised for its health benefits, really be sabotaging your strands? The Post asked two registered … Read more
The latest Japanese teahouse to open in Manhattan provides a lesson in ancient matcha rituals. The sensory experience begins with the smell of incense inside Sōrate’s new outpost in the Flatiron District. After that, a tea master prepares and serves the brew, with guests quietly taking in a “meditative ritual to enjoy the visuals and … Read more
That sip might be doing a number on your bloodwork. Nutritionists are warning that a trendy drink hyped for its health perks could be throwing off your iron levels — raising your risk for anemia and leaving you feeling weak and worn out. But don’t toss your cup just yet. With a few simple changes, … Read more
“Not my cup of tea,” these judgy girls say. As the current global matcha shortage still looms, the drink’s devotees are turning against one another. The latest tactic to try to curb the tea’s traction? Ridiculing its newer fans, who are mostly men. Some ladies, who suspect that these men are adopting habits like matcha … Read more
The demand is getting to be too matcha. The über-popular green tea drink is becoming increasingly difficult to find as interest in the beverage soars in the Western hemisphere. And while next month’s start of harvest season is expected to replenish some of the dwindling matcha supply, it may not be enough, Food & Wine … Read more
Here’s the tea: there’s a shortage of matcha. Once easily found in grocery stores and cafes, the powdered green tea product is now scarce thanks to its popularity on social media — and devout drinkers around the world are scrambling to get their fix. Erica Lee, a content creator who frequently visits Japan, told Eater … Read more
Talk about a green new deal. Stroll the streets of Manhattan these days and in some neighborhoods, you might see almost as many matcha cafes as espresso bars and coffee shops. And if you’re curious about switching your caffeine source, that’s good, experts say — matcha can keep you alert and awake just like your morning … Read more
Sugar, you’re going down. A registered dietitian from Florida is giving the scoop on how to halve the sugar content in a popular Starbucks blended drink with a few clicks on the Starbucks app. “If you go on the Starbucks app, you can see all nutrition facts and ingredients, everything that goes into each order,” … Read more
Just call it a matcha made in heaven. Using matcha, a type of green tea, as a mouthwash could lead to a healthier smile, according to a new study. Researchers in Japan used a mouthwash made with matcha extract and were able to inhibit the growth of P. gingivalis, a type of bacteria that causes … Read more
Your entire lifestyle can likely be summed up by what you drink in the morning, according to a new study. In a poll of 2,000 US adults, split between 1,000 coffee drinkers and 1,000 matcha drinkers, a number of personality and lifestyle differences — and a few surprising similarities — were observed based on their … Read more
It’s matcha-ing their guts churn. Green drink-guzzling TikTokers are claiming that their matcha lattes, from Starbucks and other coffee cafes, are making their tummies twist and turn. “Do not have Starbucks matcha on an empty stomach,” wrote Maeve Madden in a TikTok post on Oct. 21. “I am in sooo much pain right now.” Madden, who … Read more