MATCHA IMPERIAL CEREMONY

Matcha originated in China during the Song dynasty. In the year 1191, the Buddhist monk Eisai brought ground tea to Japan, with the introduction of Buddhism (Zen). In the 16th century, matcha green tea powder became the star of the tea ceremony (chado or chanoyu): an extremely complex, tea-drinking ritual that celebrated simplicity, tranquility, and mutual respect. This powdered green tea is ideal for smoothies, desserts, lemonades.