Matcha ceremony

For centuries, matcha tea has been revered for its medicinal properties. The story goes that it was brought back to Japan by a Buddhist monk, who found that drinking it made him experience a greater state of Zen during his meditations. Containing the compound, L-theanine, which increases levels of calming serotonin. Matcha tea is prepared in a special tea ceremony at Aman Kyoto, surrounded by the rich colours of autumn in the forest garden.

Ever wondered where our matcha comes from? Journey with us to the serene fields of Uji, Japan, where every leaf is handpicked from the first harvest to create our ceremonial grade matcha. Grown in nutrient-rich soil, under the gentle sun, and with pristine water, our 100% organic matcha is a true reflection of Uji’s unmatched quality. 🌿🍵

The Japanese tea ceremony is a multifaceted traditional activity strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism, in which powdered green tea, or matcha, is ceremonially prepared and served to others. A tea pr…

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Premium Ceremonial Grade Matcha, Sourced from UJi, Japan.

Entry grade matcha in Marukyu-Koyama’s range suitable for making usucha

Michi is a green tea company based in Amsterdam. We offer a range of fully-traceable Matcha and Hojicha tea exclusively sourced from Japan.