India, Sept. 14 -- Matcha has become a trendy health drink in recent years, but one woman's love for matcha landed her in the hospital. 28-year-old Lynn Shazeen from Maryland shared in a now-viral TikTok how her weekly matcha ritual quickly escalated into a routine she now regrets.

According to a report by Newsweek, Shazeen was introduced to matcha in May 2025 and quickly grew fond of the drink for its earthy sweetness, antioxidant content, and lower caffeine compared to coffee. At her peak, she was enjoying matcha lattes twice a week.

However, while monitoring her health closely as part of her "holistic, wellness glow-up journey," Shazeen noticed concerning symptoms in July. "I had increased fatigue, itchiness, and I was frequently col...