The Matcha Cottage is a complete set designed to bring the practice of matcha into your everyday. Housed in a handwoven basket, each element has been chosen to balance tradition with play: a bold matcha bowl, bamboo whisk and holder, and the tools to prepare and store your matcha properly. Included in the full bundle: 1 x Woven “Cottage” Basket Matcha making tools: Orange Matcha Bowl, Orange Whisk Holder, and a free Bamboo Whisk. 20g Matcha (A’wa Matcha 002) Additionally: Storage Tin A kit to keep, gift, or take with you — the Cottage is both functional and imaginative, turning the making of matcha into a ritual of its own. A’wa Matcha — 002 Sourced from Yuhang District, Hangzhou—an area celebrated in China as a cradle of matcha revival and one of the nation’s premier production regions. Situated in a humid subtropical climate with balanced rainfall, mild sunlight, and abundant humidity, Yuhang’s terroir closely resembles that of renowned Japanese matcha regions. These conditions make it especially well-suited for cultivating shade-grown tea rich in chlorophyll and umami compounds—setting it apart from other Chinese regions. Our first release is defined by its vivid jade-green colour and a flavour that balances gentle sweetness with a clean, refreshing finish. Smooth and rounded, it works beautifully in both traditional whisked preparations and modern lattes. Preparation recommendations: Matcha Latte — Whisk 2g matcha with 20 ml water at 80 °C until smooth, then add 150–200ml milk (oat, dairy, or your choice). Our take on Usucha: Thin tea — 3 g matcha : 100 ml water at 80 °C This slightly more generous pour brings out a vibrant, invigorating cup: the bright, jade-green colour is as uplifting as the aroma, while the flavour is smooth, refreshing, and subtly nutty. It’s a balanced, lively hot drink that highlights the natural sweetness and umami of our Yuhang-grown leaves, perfect for a mindful morning or a gentle afternoon lift.
