Xen Matcha, a Black-owned brand, adds a new twist to the tea game

Xen Matcha. Photo by Edward Cates/The Atlanta Voice Over the past 4 years matcha tea has taken cafes and coffee shops by storm, with many people looking for caffeine alternatives.& Xori and Xion Johnson, brothers from Gwinnett County, are looking to bring a new spin to matcha tea craze with their company “Xen Matcha”, their own line of matcha tea and pop-up cafes throughout the city of Atlanta. Xen Matcha pop up cafe’s menu consists of multiple options including a matcha lavender lemonade with home grown and made lavender syrup and a matcha chai tea latte that is a combination of green and off-white.& Photo by Edward Cates/The Atlanta Voice The idea for Xen Matcha began when the two brothers attended Morehouse college and drank coffee to help them stay awake to study. Since they were young, the brothers had been interested in starting a coffee shop. The Johnsons would realize that they would have consistent crashes, jitters, and feel stressed after drinking only one or two cups of coffee. One day, Xion discovered matcha green tea, a delicious drink that gave him energy, but still kept him relaxed. He brought the drink to his Xori, who would also take...