The tea, made from the finely ground powder of green tea leaves specially grown in shade, has been loved by Japan in particular since the 12th century when Buddhist monks introduced the nation to it.

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Japan’s top three convenience stores — FamilyMart, Lawson and 7-Eleven — are constantly competing for customers, but FamilyMart is nudging ahead of the pack, with a new “Matcha with Fruit” range. This ...