“The true gift of matcha is the ritual: the quiet, deliberate preparation, the grounding presence of whisking, the mindful act of drinking. It is nourishment for body, mind, and spirit alike.” Candice Kumai
By: Gabriela Yareliz
We went to the best matcha place in NYC. The place is always a vibe. It’s a different level of calm. Like slipping on noise-cancelling headphones. There is always a line, but there is also always one person manning the tea station. There is one kettle. One metal ladle. There is the little wooden matcha spoon. The tea maker scoops, measures, and whisks as if he/she is alone in the room. Not a care, and no rush.
As I watched him, I thought to myself that I wanted that level of slow and calm.
“We’re chill,” he said when someone approached him with urgency.
The tea ritual that requires so much presence teaches us to be a little bit more human.
GABRIELA YARELIZ 