EP 186: Matcha Masterclass: The Truth About Matcha

Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai

Candice Kumai

Health, Mental Health, How To, Nutrition, Wellness, Health & Fitness, Wabisabi, Education

4.8 • 780 Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

The True Meaning of Matcha: History, Culture, and the Healing Ritual In this special longform episode, you’ll discover the deep, often untold story behind matcha — where it really comes from, what it really means, and why it matters. If you’ve ever felt peace, clarity, or healing from a cup of matcha, this episode is your invitation to go deeper. You’ll learn how matcha originated with Zen Buddhist monks, how it became a sacred part of Japanese tea ceremony, and how its quiet power has been passed down through generations — including in my own family. I share personal stories, cultural context, and the wisdom that’s been kept alive through ritual and respect. This isn’t just about tea. It’s about reclaiming origins, honoring heritage, and asking thoughtful questions about wellness, appropriation, and integrity. You’ll walk away with a richer understanding of matcha, and hopefully, a new lens for how you approach your own healing practices. This episode is for anyone who values culture, intention, and truth. It’s for those who want to move beyond the trend and toward something deeper. Thank you for listening xx Candice + Matcha Code: https://itoen.com/products/matcha-love-organic?ref=CANDICE15

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0:00.0	Konichua, Konbunwa, O'Haya,
0:04.0	how good, guys? Welcome to the Wabi Sabi Pod.
0:08.0	Today's episode is number 186.
0:11.0	We're going to be talking about how the original just can't be replaced.
0:15.0	Macha culture and the cost of being first to market.
0:22.4	Hey friends, welcome to the pod today.
0:26.3	We're going to be talking about clear and deep directly to something that's been sitting
0:31.3	with me for a while now, as you guys all know, and I've worked in the Mata industry for
0:36.3	over 15 years.
0:38.1	Obviously, I found Mata when I was a kid going to Japan in 1988.
0:43.1	And I've also started learning more about my family heritage through my great aunt Takugo
0:48.4	and some very cool things have come up.
0:51.8	So, at number one, if you are a new listener welcome,
0:55.3	if you are an old listener welcome, I am so grateful for all of you and I hope that you can
1:00.4	find inspiration in today's podcast to go out and find things about yourself that you've never
1:06.5	learned before so that you can help to sort of lay some bricks, have some pavement underneath you,
1:12.9	and lay a foundation that can help you for the rest of your life.
1:17.9	So we're going to talk about the truth about being first to market, what it means when your
1:25.9	culture starts to become other people's content.
1:31.1	I wish I'd enough money for this pod to do sound effects and all that fun stuff.
1:35.4	In fact, we probably could do that now.
1:37.8	I know we could, but I'm juggling like 17 jobs, so forgive me. I think if if you can relate it's probably why you listen to this
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