Matcha Ritual – Tea, Health, and Mindfulness from Japan

About Matcha Ritual – Tea, Health, and Mindfulness from Japan

A podcast from Japan exploring the ritual of matcha and the deeper meanings behind tea, health, and mindfulness. Hosted by Kensuke Suji (Suji-san), Certified Tea Advisor and founder of Zenkyu Matcha, each episode offers a pause to reflect on Zen, the tea ceremony, and how tradition supports modern well-being. Topics include the history and health benefits of matcha, mindful routines, and how simple tea rituals support clarity and balance. Let this become your weekly ritual. Learn more at https://zenkyumatcha.com or follow　@zenkyu_matcha_jp.

Publisher

zenkyu matcha

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jun 2025

Latest episode

26 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jul 2025

   #5 – The History of Matcha (Part 2): From Wabi-cha to the Global Boom

   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.

2. 

   18 Jul 2025

   #4 – The History of Matcha (Part 1): From Ancient China to Zen in Japan

   This episode explores the early history of matcha—how powdered tea first emerged in ancient China, and how it was later brought to Japan by monks and embraced within Zen Buddhism. Learn how matcha evolved from medicine to mindful ritual, forming the roots of Japan’s tea culture. Part 1 of a two-part series on the timeless journey of matcha. Learn more at ⁠zenkyumatcha.com⁠ or follow ⁠@zenkyu_matcha_jp⁠ on Instagram.

3. 

   11 Jul 2025

   #3 – How Authentic Matcha Is Made in Japan

   What makes authentic matcha different from the rest?This episode covers how premium matcha is made in Japan—from shaded tea fields and first-harvest leaves to stone grinding. We also discuss why the term “ceremonial grade” can be misleading, and how to find truly high-quality matcha. Learn more at ⁠zenkyumatcha.com⁠ (https://zenkyumatcha.com) or follow ⁠@zenkyu_matcha_jp⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/zenkyu_matcha_jp/) on Instagram.

4. 

   4 Jul 2025

   #2 – Matcha vs. Coffee: Calm Focus or Quick Boost?

   This episode explores the contrasting effects of matcha and coffee, highlighting matcha's calm, sustained focus due to L-Theanine compared to coffee's quick boost.

5. 

   27 Jun 2025

   #1 – Why I Created a Global Matcha Brand from Japan

   Zenkyu Matcha founder Suji-san discusses his journey from global marketing burnout to creating a matcha brand rooted in Zen principles, highlighting tea's transformative power as a ritual for clarity and mindfulness in this interview.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

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Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

0

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