Matcha is the vibrant heart of Chado, the Japanese Tea Ceremony. This fine powder, born from meticulous tradition in Uji, Kyoto, embodies the essence of Japanese tea culture. Young gyokuro leaves, nurtured in shade for vibrant color and umami depth, are hand-picked at spring’s peak. Dried with care, their veins meticulously removed, they transform into tencha, ready for their final dance. In granite mills, these treasures are ground into a mesmerizingly fine, jade-hued powder – the soul of matcha.