Everything You Need To Host Your Own Japanese Tea Ceremony

Usher in spring with Japanese teas by TWG Tea.

Published: March 19, 2025

All The Essentials You Need To Host Your Own Japanese Tea Ceremony

Every tea connoisseur knows TWG Tea and understands the depth and complexity of its blends. Like a master perfumer crafting a signature scent, the brand elevates the art of tea-making with impeccable sourcing and craftsmanship. Its latest creation, the Sencha Matcha Cotton Teabag, is a harmonious marriage of the finest sencha from Kyushu Island and rich matcha from Kagoshima Prefecture—an aromatic experience that transports you to a Kyoto ryokan with every sip.

The secret lies in the cultivation process. About a month before harvest, green tea plants are shaded from direct sunlight, allowing them to absorb the ideal balance of light and rainfall. This technique enhances their natural sweetness and umami. Once harvested, the leaves undergo traditional steaming, drying, and stone grinding to produce the luminous, velvety matcha we all know and love.

When sencha meets matcha, the result is a captivating infusion with the fragrance of ooika—delicate notes of seaweed and freshly cut grass—balanced by a subtle umami depth and a silky finish. Beyond its exquisite taste, matcha is revered both as a ceremonial staple and a celebrated superfood, brimming with antioxidants and vitamin C to support immunity and vitality. Its natural theanine content also promotes a state of calm focus, making it as rejuvenating as it is indulgent.

Elegantly presented in a grass green cotton teabag gift box, Sencha Matcha ($35 for 15 teabags) offers a refined and convenient way to enjoy tea. Each hand-stitched 100% cotton teabag is individually sealed for optimal freshness, ensuring an effortlessly luxurious experience in every cup.

For those who delight in the ritual of tea-making, TWG Tea’s exquisite tea ware collection enhances the experience. The Rikyu Matcha Bowl ($320), inspired by the ancient Raku ware technique pioneered by Sen no Rikyu during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, is a masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship. Hand-moulded from Kyoto clay and glazed with stones from the Kamo River, each bowl embodies the principles of wabi-cha, a tea ceremony style that embraces simplicity, serenity, and impermanence. No two pieces are alike, making every tea ritual a unique, tactile journey.

Preparing matcha is an immersive, meditative ritual. To start, warm the Rikyu Matcha Bowl with simmering water, then use a Chashaku Bamboo Tea Scoop ($29) to measure one to two scoops of TWG Tea Matcha ($53.20 for 40g) or Matcha Nara ($84.20 for 40g). Add 50ml of water at 70°C to 80°C, then whisk in a swift zigzag motion using a Chasen Bamboo Whisk ($71), gradually increasing speed until the mixture transforms into a smooth, velvety froth.

The vibrant green brilliance of matcha unfolds sip by sip, offering a layered complexity best appreciated in quiet indulgence. Whether enjoyed solo as a mindful moment or paired with delicate pastries—where a macaron’s subtle sweetness enhances matcha’s depth—this tea is an invitation to savour the artistry of Japanese tea culture.

The Sencha Matcha Cotton Teabag, TWG Tea Matcha, and all accompanying tea accessories are available at TWG Tea Salons & Boutiques in Singapore, as well as online at TWGTea.com.