The Coronavirus: What Chicagoans Need to Know
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Update March 9, 2020: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that widespread transmission of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. will likely occur. “Current circumstances suggest it is likely that this virus will cause a pandemic,” the CDC says. While data so far suggests that most COVID-19 illness is mild, the CDC […]
Matcha: The Trending Green Tea
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Matcha is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. Like other types of green tea, it is derived from Camellia sinensis, a plant that is native to Asia but cultivated around the globe. Unlike traditional green tea, matcha tea plants are grown in the shade for about three weeks before […]