Rabat – Everyone seems to be in a better mood after drinking matcha, right? Well, we can all thank wellness gurus for that. They have successfully made matcha an international influencer, and Morocco has been tagged as well.
Unlike coffee, Matcha gives you a boost of energy without a sudden crash, making it a more reliable caffeine drink.
Its beautiful green aesthetic seems to be a huge selling point among the youth.
It all started when big chain coffee shops started featuring this niche japanese drink on their menu all over the world. Most people were unfamiliar with matcha until many nutritionists recommended it as a healthier and tastier caffeine drink.
Similarly, in many Moroccan cities, the drink has found its place on the menu of coffee shops and tea salons alongside the country’s beloved mint tea, AKA “Atay”.
To everyone’s surprise, each drink seems to be having a devoted audience who is not afraid to switch teams every now and then.
Matcha with friends after brunch and mint tea in the afternoon with family. This is the current dynamic where both drinks manage to live in harmony in a country where everyone loves tea.
The Japanese drink is nothing but an addition to an already sophisticated and wholesome tea culture in Morocco whose goal is always to bring people together.
There is more to it! Matcha in Japan and Atay in Morocco are both more than their final products. To prepare them is a ritual on its own.
Whether it is whisking the matcha powder vigorously or bringing Atay to the perfect boil without spilling any, both teas calm your nerves before even taking a sip.
Tea is an experience, no matter the origin.
