EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 12 MIN
#5 – The History of Matcha (Part 2): From Wabi-cha to the Global Boom
from Matcha Ritual – Tea, Health, and Mindfulness from Japan · host zenkyu matcha
In Part 2 of our journey through matcha’s history, we explore how Japan’s tea culture evolved—from the quiet aesthetics of wabi-cha and the influence of Sen no Rikyū, to matcha’s spread through samurai society and into modern life. We then trace matcha’s transformation into a global wellness trend, rediscovering its original roots in health and mindfulness.A 1,000-year story of ritual, reflection, and reconnection.Learn more at zenkyumatcha.com or follow @zenkyu_matcha_jp on Instagram.
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In Part 2 of our journey through matcha’s history, we explore how Japan’s tea culture evolved—from the quiet aesthetics of wabi-cha and the influence of Sen no Rikyū, to matcha’s spread through samurai society and into modern life. We then trace matcha’s transformation into a global wellness trend, rediscovering its original roots in health and mindfulness.A 1,000-year story of ritual, reflection, and reconnection.Learn more at zenkyumatcha.com or follow @zenkyu_matcha_jp on Instagram.
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