matcha「 ikigai 」
matcha「 ikigai 」
matcha「 ikigai 」

matcha「 ikigai 」

€25,00
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Your balance-finding matcha

joy、 mindfulness、 lightness。

japanese farmers craft them、 combining the leaves of yabukita、 okumidori and saemidori。

together they create the taste of delicate vanilla、 which subtly intertwines with sweet notes of peach and apricot。

try to experience them by preparing usucha。 immerse yourself in the philosophy of ikigai、 discover how grounding feels。 tranquility need not be sought — it can be brewed。

origin

• first harvest blend
• cultivar: yabukita、okumidori、saemidori
• uji、kyoto prefecture
• 2025 harvest
• shelf life (unopened) 12 months、after opening we recommend consuming within 1〜2 months

in the wondrous green expanses of kyoto prefecture、 where the sun dances on the hilltops、 exquisite teas grow。 there a unique blend is born、 carrying ikigai — that much-needed tranquility。

preparation of usucha

• warm the chawan with hot water
• sift 2g of matcha — approximately 2 chashaku — into the chawan
• add 80ml of water at 70〜80°C
• whisk with a bamboo whisk — chasen — for 30 seconds、moving it in a “w” motion

how does tea affect the body?

matcha 抹茶 — is finely ground tencha leaves — a japanese green tea that、 thanks to shading、 accumulates a high concentration of the natural amino acid l-theanine、 which has scientifically proven positive effects on the body and nervous system。

2g of matcha contain 40〜70mg of theanine and 60〜70mg of caffeine、which together create a state of calm concentration and improve focus。