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About MUSUBI MATCHA

Where It Begins

MUSUBI MATCHA was founded by Ryoko, a Japanese Tea Advisor shaped by her childhood in Kyoto and years of study in Japanese tea culture. After living in France, she discovered the highest-grade organic matcha produced in Wazuka , Kyoto. Drawn deeply to its quality and philosophy, she traveled to Wazuka, living upstairs at the farm and working side by side with the tea farmers in their daily farm life. Through this immersion, she came to see matcha not as a trend, but as a cultural practice rooted in discipline, respect, and craftsmanship. 

Rare Organic Matcha from Kyoto

We work in direct partnership with a family-run tea farm in Wazuka, with over 350 years of tea-growing history. The farm has produced certified JAS organic tea for more than 40 years and is led by one of the pioneers who helped establish organic tea farming standards in Japan. From this long-term collaboration, only 50 to 100 kilograms of rare organic matcha are produced annually and carefully offered to Europe.

Why Organic Matcha Matters

Matcha is different from other teas: the entire leaf is consumed. There is no filtration — whatever grows on the leaf is ingested directly. For this reason, organic cultivation is essential, not optional. Choosing organic matcha protects the body, the soil, and the future of tea farming, while allowing the tea to develop true depth, umami, and clarity

Moss-covered temple garden in Kyoto, reflecting calm and traditional atmosphere
Observing usucha prepared with organic ceremonial-grade matcha in Wazuka, Kyoto<br />

MUSUBI MATCHA was founded by Ryoko, a Japanese Tea Advisor born in Tokyo and shaped by extended childhood time spent in Kyoto, dedicated to sharing authentic organic matcha with cultural integrity.

What “Ceremonial Grade” Means in Japanese Tea Tradition

In Japanese tea tradition, “ceremonial grade” is not a marketing term. It refers to matcha of a quality suitable for traditional preparation methods such as usucha (薄茶) and koicha (濃茶), where the tea is consumed pure, without sweeteners or additives.

The Meaning of MUSUBI

The word Musubi (結び) in Japanese means “to connect.” It represents bonds, harmony, and unity. Through matcha, we aim to connect Kyoto and Europe, people and cultures, tradition and modern life—creating moments of quiet presence and connection.