If you've visited a cafe over the past year or so, you will have no doubt seen the worldwide craze of matcha.
The Japanese green tea powder has been taking the world by storm, added to a range of cafe drinks as well as desserts.
Such is the demand, there is now a global shortage.
So what is behind the surge in popularity, and will the shortage affect local matcha lovers?
Chaz Monaghan is co-founder of Muma Matcha in Queenstown and joins Emile Donovan.
The Japanese green tea powder is made from young tencha leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Photo: MumaMatcha
