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For The Creamiest Matcha, Make One Simple Swap By Persy House Sept. 13, 2025 10:09 am EST
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If you frequently visit coffee shops, you've probably noticed an increase in matcha drinks over the last few years. Matcha is truly having a moment, so much that the ancient Buddhist drink is currently experiencing worldwide shortages. Its popularity seems to come both from its status as a health food and a general increased appreciation for Asian cuisine in American culture. However, if you've ever prepared matcha yourself at home, you may have found that it wasn't as creamy as a matcha drink you'd get from your favorite coffee shop. You can fix this by preparing it with milk.
Matcha is traditionally prepared like most kinds of tea, with just