Matcha Ritual – Tea, Health, and Mindfulness from Japan
Episodes
#5 – The History of Matcha (Part 2): From Wabi-cha to the Global Boom
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our journey through matcha’s history, we explore how Japan’s tea culture evolved—from the quiet aesthetics of wabi-cha and the infl...
#4 – The History of Matcha (Part 1): From Ancient China to Zen in Japan
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the early history of matcha—how powdered tea first emerged in ancient China, and how it was later brought to Japan by monks an...
#3 – How Authentic Matcha Is Made in Japan
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes authentic matcha different from the rest?This episode covers how premium matcha is made in Japan—from shaded tea fields and first-harvest...
#2 – Matcha vs. Coffee: Calm Focus or Quick Boost?
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the key differences between matcha and coffee—two familiar sources of energy with very different effects. While coffee is known ...
#1 – Why I Created a Global Matcha Brand from Japan
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, Suji-san—founder of Zenkyu Matcha—shares why he started a global matcha brand from Japan.After years in global marketing, b...