Turning the bowl: a blog

Picking ichibancha

Picking ichibancha

Learn from the Cuzen team members that handpicked first harvest with our Kirishima farming partners.

Picking ichibancha

Learn from the Cuzen team members that handpicked first harvest with our Kirishima farming partners.

Home of Cuzen Matcha Leaves

Home of Cuzen Matcha Leaves

Our matcha leaves begin with premium Kirishima soil and are preserved with an innovative and intentional process. Here is our photo story with pictures and descriptions from the farm.

Home of Cuzen Matcha Leaves

Our matcha leaves begin with premium Kirishima soil and are preserved with an innovative and intentional process. Here is our photo story with pictures and descriptions from the farm.

Matcha tea farm in Kirishima, Japan

Single origin matcha

Defining single origin matcha, understanding why it’s special, and appreciating blended matcha, too.

Single origin matcha

Defining single origin matcha, understanding why it’s special, and appreciating blended matcha, too.

The hallmarks of quality matcha powder

The hallmarks of quality matcha powder

 Here are three guiding qualities of perfect matcha.

The hallmarks of quality matcha powder

 Here are three guiding qualities of perfect matcha.