What makes matcha different is how it is grown and prepared. The plants used for matcha are shaded before harvest. The harvested leaves are processed into tencha, with stems and veins removed, before being ground into an extremely fine powder.

Halloween office parties sound simple until someone has to plan one. One team wants a costume contest. Another wants something more interactive. A 100-person department needs an activity that won't become chaotic, while a smaller team may want to keep costs low. Hybrid and remote companies also need to make sure employees joining from home feel included.

The right program needs to be engaging at scale, clear for participants to follow, and practical for organizers to coordinate across different locations. Here are the activities and strategies we’ve found work best for large corporate teams!

Food team building activities create a shared experience without putting employees on the spot. Instead of asking people to “connect,” the activity gives them a reason to talk, collaborate, create, and enjoy the moment together.