Why joining our matcha events might change the way you start your day

2025 is going to be THE matcha year - based on the yearly trend prognosis as well as the current situation aka matcha shortage in Japan! Yes you heard that right - there is currently a lack of matcha powder due to the big demand the past months! A lot of new brands and coffee shops have started to import big amounts of (not necessarily always the best quality) of matcha and Japan has simply not been able to keep up with the demand! Luckily we are not affected as our business relations with farms and tea purveyors in Japan have been consistently growing for 5 years now and we have a great and loyal relationship with the team on site!

The matcha craze is everywhere and not many people (especially businesses) really know (or care) what matcha actually is, where it is grown, what the health benefits are but also what the historical and spiritual background is. That's why we have decided to team up with other creators, entrepreneurs, holistic health and beauty specialists as well as ceramic artists in order to bring a more traditional and authentic matcha experience to you! 

We have started our workshop series in Paris together with Apolline, a 

skin care expert • naturopath • yogi • and overall just another health freak like me 😇 where we introduced the participants to our Grounded  Morning Matcha Ritual. We first demonstrate how to prepare a pure matcha properly and which matcha powder is best for which usage and how they can apply the different techniques at home. Another big aspect is the plant milk tasting so everyone gets a better idea of how different matcha can taste when you use “the right” milk (iced vs hot) and stop using Barista Oat milk 🫣  (no offence if you do but trust me, there are so many better and more tasty options especially if you want to start the day with clean, healthy and wholesome ingredients).

Afterwards Apolline demonstrated a very simple but effective face massage tutorial including all her knowledge around holistic health, different oils, tools and  anti-inflammatory foods that we should integrate into our diets as well as topically in order to help our bodies glow from the inside out. Also a wonderful way to wake up the body by doing a gentle lymphatic face drainage first thing in the morning (before or after your matcha 😉)

Like matcha, skin care also contains antioxidants, which protect the body and skin against free radicals (e.g. pollution, oxidative stress, etc.). In addition to a healthy diet and regular matcha consumption, it's important to look after your skin using effective products that are as natural as possible.

Apolline, holistic skin care expert

Regular use of skin care supports optimal skin health. Less is more.

Different skin types require different products.

Generally speaking, Apolline recommends morning and night skin care routine.

It consists of:

MORNING

•⁠ ⁠washing your face with water or using a gentle facial cleanser

•⁠ ⁠applying a toner / face mist

•⁠ ⁠a serum (for dehydrated or dry skin only in winter specifically)

•⁠ ⁠a moisturizing cream

•⁠ ⁠SPF 50 (sun protection all year round!)

NIGHT

•⁠ ⁠double cleansing (first oil cleanser then facial gel cleanser)

•⁠ ⁠use a toner or face mist

•⁠ ⁠a serum

•⁠ ⁠a moisturizing cream

•⁠ ⁠nourishing oil (not just any kind of oil)

Apolline introduced us to a restorative night serum from the Japanese brand Ruhaku, which you can find on the Bijo website or at their concept store in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.

She also introduced us to facial massage tools such as guasha, ridoki (Roll On Jade) and LED guasha (Solaris Lab NY). Usually, they are geared towards anti-aging benefits like firmer, more lifted skin and fewer fine lines and wrinkles, but some of the beauty tools promise results like reduced puffiness and increased circulation.

The next event will be this Sunday at Mana Yoga  together with the wonderful Anne (my personal yogi guru) and it will be one of our classic “Matcha Ritual & Yoga" classes which I have developed for over 8 years with different teachers and yoga / mindfulness practises. It's a powerful experience where you can FEEL the effect of the matcha immediately in your body, mind and overall energy level! 

You will have a few minutes in silent meditation to truly connect to your body and sensations - another little tool and inspiration for your (new) daily morning ritual 😇 Very excited to share this experience with all of you - and soon on a  regular basis again 🙏 

This is also a great concept to integrate into your retreat, masterclass, YTT or  yoga / pilates class as it goes perfectly together and enhances the praxis.

Feel free to reach out and send us a request!

Last but not least… SPRING IS HERE!!! and we want all of you to experience the taste of sunshine, vibrancy, health and pure energy … so we have decided to create a space where you can come and experience both of our brands and products in real life! Chloe from Pantai Pantai and me are busy prepping for our - still top secret 🤫 - MATCHA BAR (you heard it here first) which will open next month in Seignosse! Get ready for some delicious matcha drinks, snacks and of course… ice cream 🍦 

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