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Matcha mania leads to concerns over supply and prices as Japanese tariffs loom
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August 6, 2025
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3:33Now PlayingDemand for matcha continues to grow, but the bright green powder supply is drying up with record heat and a shortage of tea farmers in Japan. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports on the rising prices that could increase further with new tariffs on Japanese imports.
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