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You've probably seen hundreds of matchas labeled "ceremonial grade" in stores. The reality? Most of the time, it's just marketing.
A true ceremonial grade matcha is not just a pretty label. It is a tea that meets specific criteria, validated by a tea master. And guess what? Most of the "ceremonial grade" matchas sold today are actually equivalent to our entry-level matcha.
At Kumiko, we did things differently. We worked with Tyas Sosen, the only European tea master, to create a matcha that is truly, truly worthy of the name.
Our matcha is not just a product. It is a story, a journey, an experience...

The story between Tyas and me began long before this matcha. I met him when he was already a unique bridge between the West and Japan, the first European to become a tea master of the Enshu-Ryu tea ceremony.
An encounter that would transform my vision of matcha and give rise to an extraordinary project: to create a matcha that would be truly worthy of a traditional ceremony. Not just another marketing product, but a tea that tells a story, that respects every gesture, every code of koicha.

Tyas explained the complexity to me. A true ceremonial grade matcha is not just a matter of taste. It's a philosophy. The ability to produce a smooth froth, a deep green colour, a fineness that transcends a simple drink.
Tyas knew that a true ceremonial grade matcha had to meet almost spiritual criteria.

We went to meet Azuma-san, an exceptional producer, on her isolated sloping plot. A unique piece of land that produces the rare and precious Samidori cultivar.
Together, we worked to develop a tea that would be worthy of the grandest ceremonies. Tyas, as a tea master, personally validated each step. He now uses it in his own ceremonies, with tourists and Japanese locals alike.

This matcha is the result of the passion of three enthusiasts: Tyas, guardian of traditions, Valentin, explorer of flavours, and Azuma-San, the last heir to a family tradition.
A sensory experience, a living heritage to be savored like a fine wine, with respect and wonder.

If you want to taste a matcha approved by a tea master, for koicha or everyday consumption, grown by Azuma San, already known for her Ipponmatsu, this ceremonial grade matcha is for you!
Discover the secrets of the tea ceremony: watch this video in which Valentin guides us, step by step, through the traditional preparation of matcha, and transform each tasting into a moment of mindfulness.
If you would like to experience a tea ceremony with our Tea Master Tyas, I invite you to visit his website.
And if you speak English and want to learn the Art of the tea ceremony, he also offers training courses.
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