Matcha latte nails beauty trend brings your favourite drink to your fingertips

Matcha and matcha latte manicures are a hit on social media, standing out as the nail polish colours of the season. Photo: AFP

Matcha tea is nothing new, yet the drink consumed for centuries by Japanese Buddhist monks has never been so popular.

The craze is such that this very fine green powder is now making its way into the cosmetics industry, and not just in any form. Specifically, it's the matcha latte that's all the rage in the manicure department, rising to the rank of star nail colour of the season.