Matcha, often dubbed the “Gen Z green juice,” traces its origins to Japan. While it has long been a staple there, the drink has turned into a global fad, so much so that people are now brewing business ideas around it.
This green tea powder, celebrated for its nutritional and wellness benefits, has found its way into smoothies, coffees, cakes, cookies, and even cocktails. But now, the internet has a new claim: it may cause hair fall, especially among women.
Such claims first surfaced around midyear but soon faded away. However, the internet is buzzing about them again. So, we decided to set the record straight - not just about the hair fall concerns, but also other potential side effects and how to get your matcha right.
PS: Don’t put that cup of matcha down just yet. Read on to find out what experts say about whether it’s truly everyone’s cup of tea.
Spilling the tea about matcha
At its core, matcha is just powdered, shade-grown green tea leaves.
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