There are numerous environmental changes and damages that continue to be the consequence of why many humans experience health complications today. Whether it may be wildfires or the heavy consumption of fuel-reliant transportation, throughout the past 50 years, according to iere.org, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have surged from approximately 320 ppm to over 420 ppm today - a 30% increase. Due to this vast increase in carbon dioxide levels, the enhanced greenhouse effect

Over the recent years, the use of what once was considered niche, matcha, has increasingly become mainstream. It has been added to smoothies, ice cream, baked goods, iced lattes, and more. The variety of new and possible matcha combinations has become endless. I recently discovered a combination of matcha with acai, maple syrup, and banana that surprisingly tastes so good. While matcha is widely recognized for its numerous health benefits, very few people are mindful of the p