Dhaka, March 5 -- From ice-cream flavours to biscuits, the matchaflavour has become the latest fad in the beverage and dessert industry. The flavour isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it's rising popularity does warrant a closer look at the classic matcha green tea and its health benefits.

What is Matcha green tea? How much does it cost?

Right off the bat, anything matcha flavoured is unorthodox in appearance and taste - such are many things from Japan. But don't let that fool you: matcha is a green tea powder that has been finely ground from tea leaves and has seen massive popularity in the west for its vast health benefits and taste (too many).

In Japan, matcha green tea was always a staple in tea ceremonies and usually consisted of "c...