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I’m from Japan what I drink every day for a long life

August 25, 2024
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Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of this vivid green tea evokes so much nostalgia for me. 

When I was in high school, I started taking formal tea ceremony lessons. It was a highlight of my week. Our tea master would always give my classmates and me delicious, seasonal Japanese wagashi (sweets) and flowers, and she invited us to watch and help during her tea ceremony at a prestigious temple in Kyoto. 

I still regularly perform Chado, the traditional Japanese tea ceremony for preparing green tea. I stopped for a time when I moved to the United States, but resuming the practice here in New York has provided a valuable sense of community for me. 

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More than anything, I associate matcha with the wisdom of my elders. My 99-year-old aunt and my 98-year-old mentor, who I call Papa-san, have been making their own matcha for most of their lives. I’ve even inherited some of their matcha bowls and utensils.

Matcha is my No. 1 beverage for boosting longevity, and I drink it every day.

Here I am offering a tea ceremony and lecture for the community in Beacon, New York.

Photo: Michiko Tomioka

The health benefits of matcha 

A delicious batch of vegan matcha cupcakes.

Photo: Michiko Tomioka

Studies have also shown that matcha can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and can improve your gut health as well. 

There are so many ways to consume matcha, including sweet treats like cake, cookies, chia pudding and mochi. 

How to receive a bowl of matcha in the traditional way 

If you ever have the opportunity to attend a Chakai (tea gathering) or be served in a formal setting, there are several rules to follow — these are some key ones.

When you are served, say “Okemae chodai Itashimasu,” which means “Thank you for serving tea to me.” Then pick up the bowl, hold it with both hands, take a moment to look at the color and enjoy. 

My daily matcha with my 99-year-old aunt’s tea bowl.

Photo: Michiko Tomioka

After you finish, once again, look at the bowl and carefully hold it in both hands. Then return it back to the place where you were served.

The most important thing is to express your appreciation, relax and embrace the moment. 

How I prepare my bowl of matcha every day 

My day starts with offering a prayer and a bowl of matcha to my ancestors. Then I make a bowl for myself and one for my son before he goes to work as a physical therapist. This daily ritual for performing Chado fills me with such a sense of peace. 

Here are the steps I take:

  1. I boil approximately two ounces of water.
  2. I place half a cup of hot water into my bowl and with my chasen (bamboo tea whisk), I swirl the water several times to purify my tools. Takayama, a village in my home of Nara, is famous for making chasen.
  3. I drain the water and then wipe everything with a clean cloth or paper towel.
  4. With my chashaku (traditional bamboo tea scoop), I measure out two grams of green matcha powder and place it on the bottom of the bowl.
  5. I slowly pour approximately 60 ml of hot water over the powder and enjoy the emerging aroma.
  6. I hold the bowl carefully with my left hand and whisk, making sure to hold the chasen vertically, for about 20 seconds. I call this my “gift of Zen moment.”

In Japan, making my own tea scoop at Master Tango Tanimura’s place in Takayama, Nara. The Tanimura family has been producing tea whisks for nearly 500 years.

Photo: Michiko Tomioka

During the summer, I will sometimes transfer the prepared tea into a portable thermos and add about half a cup of crushed ice for a refreshing and cool to-go treat. 

One of my favorite makers of matcha is the Ippodo Tea Company. It is based in Kyoto, and has been operational since the 1700s. I also recommend using bamboo tea whisks, which you can often find in Asian grocery stores or online.

If you’re just getting started, you can always use a small kitchen hand whisk or even a mason jar with a lid — but no blender, please, the matcha powder is so delicate. 

After I complete this meditative routine, I always feel a little lighter. Simply put, it is healing. 

Michiko Tomioka, MBA, RDN, is a certified nutritionist and longevity expert. Born and raised in Nara, Japan, her approach focuses on a plant-based diet. She has worked in nutritional roles at substance recovery centers, charter schools and food banks. Follow her on Instagram @michian_rd. 

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