More than just tea! 🍵
Sometimes we need something more than just caffeine. Something that wakes us up – but also calms us down. Something with a story, tradition and the power of nature. Matcha is just that. 🍵💚
This week we take you into the world of Japanese tea art and show you how, with a few simple tools, you can make a refreshing summer drink that you'll want to drink every day.
🌿 How did it all start?
The story of matcha begins in China in the 8th century, where tea leaves were steamed, dried, and ground into a powder to make a drink with water. However, the real revolution was caused by the Japanese Buddhist monk Eisai , who brought this custom to Japan in the late 12th century. There, matcha became part of Zen Buddhist practices , as it helped maintain alertness and inner peace during long meditations.
Since then, matcha has aroused special respect among the Japanese - they developed an entire tea preparation ritual called chanoyu , which is still considered an art of balance, respect, and presence in the moment.
🍃 Why is matcha powder?
Matcha differs from most other teas in that it is ground into a very fine powder . And the reason for this is very special:
Matcha is made from tea leaves of the Tencha variety that are grown in the shade – about 3 weeks before harvesting, the tea bushes are covered with bamboo shades. This increases the chlorophyll and L-theanine content , which gives it its characteristic green color and “umami” flavor.
After harvesting, the leaves are not rolled or fermented like black tea, but are quickly steamed, dried, and then slowly ground in stone mills . It is this gentle processing that makes matcha so vibrant, fresh – and rich in antioxidants.
👉 When you prepare matcha, you don't just make a "tea drink" - you consume the whole leaf , which means more nutrients and a more intense effect.
🤓 FUN FACT
It takes over 1,000 hand-picked leaves to make 30g of the highest quality ceremonial grade matcha powder . And because grinding in stone mills is very slow, one mill can only grind 40g per hour . It's a true art of patience.
🧊 And in the summer?
Matcha isn't just for winter meditations – far from it! In the summer, it transforms into a refreshing and healthy alternative to coffee or sodas:
☀️ Cold matcha latte with coconut milk – creamy, slightly sweet and tropical
🍊 Orange matcha fizz – fresh orange juice + mineral + matcha = BOOM
🍋 Matcha lemonade – pure energy that wakes you up better than espresso
🍵 Real tools, real matcha
If you want frothy and delicious matcha without lumps, then the right tools are almost a must:
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Whisk (chasen) – a traditionally handmade bamboo whisk that creates the perfect foam
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Whisk stand – to help the whisk retain its shape and dry faster
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Matcha bowl (chawan) – the correct shape for comfortable mixing
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A teaspoon (chashaku) – to always use the right dose (about 1 gram)
🆕 We just received a brand new shipment of Japanese original accessories - elegant, functional and perfect for every matcha tea lover.
It's not just about tea. It's about a moment. Your moment.