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But first: Let’s talk about matters of the heart.

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This week’s dispatch

And the (heart)beat goes on…

We know supplements can reduce inflammation, boost strength training, and strengthen your immune system. But did you also know that the right stack can also protect you from heart failure?

Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, the director of the advanced heart failure program at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, told BI senior reporter Julia Pugachevsky that he takes three supplements to reduce his risk.

Here’s what’s in his medicine cabinet:

1. Omega-3: Yaranov said he takes this supplement because he’s “not getting enough fresh, fatty fish in my diet.” Pugachevsky notes that taking omega-3 “helps to support healthy blood cells, reducing the risk of blood clots” and can reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
2. Magnesium: Pugachevsky said that this supplement, typically found in black beans and spinach, “supports heart, bone, brain, and muscle health” and helps with controlling blood pressure.
3. Vitamin D: Yaranov said he spends “a long time indoors,” which contributes to his lower levels of this essential vitamin, so he started supplementing it. Research shows that Vitamin D is also associated with a lower risk of heart disease in adults over the age of 60.

Skip the jet lag

Jet lag, which can cause brain fog, fatigue, and digestive issues, could derail your entire travel experience. It happens when your local time zone is misaligned with your internal clocks.

People who fly regularly — from pro athletes to CEOs — told BI how they beat jet lag, including the supplements they take and the adjustments they make before traveling.

From diet changes to light therapy.

The ultimate finance bro flex

In the realm of posh sports, not much ranks higher than golf, and its elitist nature often manifests in fashion. Donning a logoed golf polo from the course you play has become a subtle status symbol among Wall Street golf bros.

Many men described the logoed gear to BI’s Emily Stewart as a “head nod,” but there’s a hierarchy associated with it, too. Just don’t get caught wearing a golf polo from a course you’ve never played.

If you know, you know.

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A class dedicated to boosting your VO2 max

VO2 max has become the latest fitness craze that measures cardiovascular fitness among runners, fitness competition bros, and more. People are obsessed with the metric because it’s said to be a strong predictor of longevity. A high VO2 max is also linked to a longer life and a reduced risk of certain health conditions.

So when London’s GymBox came out with a new VO2:MAXED cardio class, BI’s Kim Schewitz, who said she doesn’t do cardio, tried it out. She found out her VO2 score was low.

But it made cardio fun for her.

Five-star faux pas

BI’s travel reporter Joey Hadden has stayed at 10 five-star hotels across the Americas and Europe. She shared six mistakes she’s made during these swanky stays, so you won’t have to.

For instance, Hadden learned you should always pack a swimsuit, but you won’t need to bring toiletries. Plus, turndown service is a must — you never know what treats you’ll get.

She recommends booking more than one night.

What we’re watching this weekend

• “Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful”: The chart-topping artist turned her 2025 album of the same name into a stunning visual companion that’s now available on Disney+ and Hulu.
• “The Amateur”: Now on Hulu, this thriller stars Rami Malek as a CIA decoder who is out for vengeance after the death of his wife. Rachel Brosnahan, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Bernthal also star.
• “Billy Joel: And So It Goes”: This two-part documentary on HBO Max looks at the legendary life and career of The Piano Man, Billy Joel.

What to shop

• TV on wheels: This touchscreen on wheels is like a smart‑TV‑tablet hybrid that lets you stream or scroll wherever you roll it. Its portable convenience makes it a delightful, lifestyle‑first gadget that editor Sam Crozier loves for her small Brooklyn apartment.
• A shirt to do it all: Public Rec’s Go‑To Polo is crafted with a cooling, stretchy cotton‑blend that is so comfortable our men’s style editor, Amir Ismael, swears you can work out in it. Here’s why we recommend it for your closet.
• A heated hand massager: Social media fiends, rock climbers, and desk jockeys with carpal tunnel all have one thing in common: they need a hand massage. This handy device isn’t a cure-all, but its gentle heat and snug fit make it a great self-care accessory that senior associate editor Gabrielle Chase swears by.

More of this week’s top reads:

The BI Today team: Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Akin Oyedele, deputy editor, in New York. Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York.

A breeze carries murmurs and quiet laughter between the rows of bright green tea leaves that are growing in dappled shade as workers harvest the plants that are destined to become matcha.

The Kokaen tea farm in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, is just one of the many across Japan that has benefited from the sudden surge in interest in powdered green tea, but the industry is now facing uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariff salvos.

US President Donald Trump announces “reciprocal tariffs” at the White House in Washington on April 2, 2025.

Founded by Noba’s grandfather, Takakichi, in 1945, Kokaen is one of the few remaining tea farms in the region better known for hosting Toyota Motor Corp and its factories. Nishio, the neighbouring city, is especially known for green tea.

Japanese green tea exports have surged in the past few years, marking a record 36.4 billion yen (8.4 billion baht) in 2024, more than triple the value of ten years earlier.

According to the Finance Ministry, the United States took 44.2% of those exports, significantly more than Germany, which, at 9.2%, was second.

Production, however, has lagged behind demand. Some 75,200 tonnes were grown in 2023, down by more than 20% compared to 15 years ago, according to the Japanese Association of Tea Production.

Experts attribute the decrease to myriad reasons, including the country’s rapidly declining population.

The Japanese government has been incentivising farmers to switch from other tea varieties to tencha, a tea leaf typically ground to make matcha, as international demand soars.

While tencha production in 2023 grew to 4,176 tonnes, more than twice that of 2014, it nonetheless only makes up 5.6% of all aracha, or unprocessed tea.

The shift to tencha has been slow as investing in new machinery, including what is required to powder the leaves, can cost billions of yen. The process itself is very labour-intensive, according to Noba.

“Tea farmers may hesitate to turn to matcha production as it’s difficult to ascertain whether this is a temporary fad or whether it will end up sticking around for longer,” he said.

Tencha is usually harvested between April and May. Kokaen manages eight farms totalling 1.6 hectares, hiring people to pick leaves from one of its locations spanning less than a hectare, while the remaining farms are harvested using machinery.

“Our business relies heavily on what we produce in this one month,” Noba said.

The global popularity has been a boon to the Japanese tea industry, thanks in large part to matcha being a rich source of nutrients, vitamins and amino acids. “There was a growing interest in health during the coronavirus pandemic, and people turned to matcha as they had an impression of it as being beneficial,” said Yukiko Motohara from the Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center — part of the Japan External Trade Organization.

Its popularity has been supplemented by its use in sweets as well, Motohara said.

The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (Jfoodo) — part of the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro), which specialises in promoting various Japanese foodstuffs including sake and miso, has thrown its weight behind Japanese tea since 2017.

While matcha has been mainly sold in luxury supermarkets in the United States, Motohara believes that its popularity will likely grow as it becomes more widely available.

However, despite the ever-increasing attention from abroad, businesses dependent on exports to the United States have been wary about the potential effects of tariffs on profits as uncertainty mars future decisions. Tea, for example, is currently exempt from import taxes.

In what he has labelled “reciprocal tariffs,” Mr Trump unleashed a baseline 10% duty for almost all nations in the world and additional, higher country-specific levies for about 60 major trading partners that have trade surpluses with the United States. The tariff hikes have been paused for 90 days until early July to allow for negotiations, with Japan having sent its envoy to Washington multiple times in a bid to reach an agreement.

“Tea is not a necessity, it is considered a luxury item and is therefore influenced by economic conditions. If the US economy suddenly deteriorates, the value of what we produce may also suddenly drop,” Noba said.

In order to maintain the ongoing popularity of matcha abroad, JFOODO’s Motohara suggests that consumers should focus on the rich history and artisan skills behind producing high-quality Japanese green tea — tariffs be damned.

Kokaen’s Noba agrees, but also hopes the tariff situation can be resolved sooner rather than later.

“Matcha isn’t produced in the United States, so those who want the tea will purchase it [from us] regardless of tariffs,” Noba said.

“But it would be nice for the levies to be withdrawn, for the world to become one in which we are able to deliver our product as freely as possible to anyone who wants it.” Kyodo