Matcha has been growing in popularity throughout the West for the last several years, but has been a favorite drink in Japan for centuries.  Matcha is a popular health drink and is also found in smoothies, desserts and in lattes.

We drink tea because it fuels us, hydrates us, warms us and cools us.  And we drink tea because it tastes good. But we've chosen to get into the tea business for a couple of reasons. First, there is nostalgia:  my Grandfather was a tea trader.  Grandpa McElman died when...