How to Brew

More than tea — a cultural journey

Drinking Japanese tea is not simply about flavor.
It is an experience shaped by history, aesthetics, and mindfulness.
We invite you to discover tea as it has been understood in Japan for centuries — as a quiet, meaningful ritual woven into everyday life. 

How to Prepare Matcha

  • 1. Warm the matcha bowl

    Fill the matcha bowl about one-third full with hot water. Rest the bamboo whisk, prongs facing downward, in the water to gently soften it.
    Discard the water and carefully dry the bowl with a cloth.
    Measure 70 ml (2.3 oz) of hot water and set it aside to cool.

  • 2. Measure the matcha

    Add approximately two scoops of matcha powder to the bowl.
    TIP: Sifting the matcha beforehand will create a smoother, more refined texture.

  • 3. Add the water

    When the water has cooled to 70–80°C (158–176°F), pour it gently into the bowl.

  • 4.Whisk

    Hold the bowl lightly with one hand.
    With the other, whisk the matcha briskly using a relaxed wrist, tracing a soft W-shaped motion.
    Continue until a delicate, even foam of fine bubbles appears on the surface.

How to Prepare Sencha

  • 1. Measure the tea leaves

    Place approximately 2g of tea leaves per person into the teapot.



  • 2. Prepare the hot water

    Gently pour freshly boiled
    water into the teacups.

    TIP: Pouring the water into the teacups first serves two purposes: it ensures the proper amount of water and allows it to cool slightly, reaching the ideal temperature— hot, yet never boiling.

  • 3. Infuse the tea

    Transfer the water from the teacups into the teapot. Cover with the lid and allow the tea to steep quietly for 1 to 1½ minutes.

  • 4. Serve

    Pour the tea into each teacup a little at a time, moving from cup to cup in turn, as shown in the illustration.
    TIP: This careful method ensures a harmonious balance of flavor in every cup.