Cuzenmatcha

Sumi Black 🖤 is now available & just in time for gifting season. 🍵 We are kicking off this gifting season with a $50 discount for our Starter Kit and Gift Kit,* available from now until June 16.Just use the code GS2024 at checkout.**

The Matcha Maker Sumi Black is finally back and ready to order. You can now purchase a Starter Kit or Gift Kit in original white or Sumi Black. Whether you’re gifting to a parent, a graduate or a bride, we want to help you celebrate your loved ones with these limited seasonal offers. ✨

(Please note that we are currently renewing our Gift Kit, so our current Gift Kit with the hand-wrapped furoshiki will only be available while supplies last.)  Both our white Matcha Maker and the Sumi Black will be eligible for this discount.

matcha pop up tomorrow Sunday 12/17 🍨🍵

The weekend matcha crawl continues with our friends ! Our founder will be serving complimentary samples 🍵

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We're now offering shipping to 5 new countries!⁠
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Cuzenists can now order a Matcha Maker or other special items directly from our website. Link in bio to shop 🍵

What are you sipping on? 😛

We're enjoying this yuzu matcha sour by — a sweet and sour sparkling matcha with complimentary flavors of citrus-y yuzu, fresh sweet basil syrup, umami-rich matcha and a topping of smooth cream 😚🤌

Link in bio to make this at home!

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has concocted a refreshing Matcha that will keep you cool and energized 😎⁠
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The matcha granita recipe is something akin to kakigori, or shaved ice. For centuries, granita was eaten for breakfast with a brioche, but it is also a delicious topping for mochi, ice cream or fruit. ⁠
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Link in bio for the recipe to make this icy Italian breakfast treat 🍵🧊

A MUST for your Hawaii 🌺🤩

Indulge in these luxurious creations to kick off your time in paradise! ’s Matcha Lilikoi Latte and Matcha Martini make an exclusive appearance during their Weekend Brunch 🤙

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LAST CALL 🍵💕 $50 off Mother's Day Sale

Only a few days left to treat yourself or a matcha-loving mom to $50 off our Matcha Maker Starter Kit and Matcha Maker Gift Starter Kit 🥰

US residents, use code MD2023 for $50 off our Starter Kit and Gift Kit. Order by May 5th to receive it in the US by May 14th.

International residents, use code MDINT2023 for 15% off our Starter Kit.

Which matcha hot chocolate art would you pick? 1 or 2?

This month, the chefs at have boosted two popular classics with freshly-ground matcha.

This recipe: matcha hot chocolate that packs a punch of bitter-meets-sweet with its umami undertones.

Add matcha powder to the homemade whipped cream for extra effect. It’s perfect for the season when we are looking forward to the budding spring, but it’s still cold enough for a warm cup of cocoa.

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One of our recipes this month by is the matcha green goddess dressing.

It’s a fresh harmony of grassy matcha with sweet and spicy herbs. The complexity of flavors is set against a creamy trifecta of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and avocado.

Try it with a salad of bitter greens or as a dip for peppery vegetables.

Also don’t forget to finish the meal with the other new recipe, matcha hot chocolate.

Link in bio to our recipe page for both recipes.

We hope you enjoy this month’s tasty takes on old favorites as much as we do!

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The honoring of mothers is a daily practice, and a good Mother’s Day gift can serve as a daily reminder of her family’s appreciation.

The Matcha Maker is a perfect selection for such a big ask, so for Mother’s Day, we’re offering a discount for the Matcha Maker Starter Kit until May 14th.

For US residents, use code MD2023 for $50 off. Discount applies to Starter Kit and Gift Kit.

For international residents, use code MDINT2023 for 15% off. Discount applies to Starter Kit only.

As we know from our suppliers, a cup of Cuzen Matcha reflects meticulous care and thought from soil to cup— the kind of love that we also feel from the lifelong care of a mother.

The Starter Kit has the basic components to help your Mother begin her daily ritual.

We include three, four-gram packets of our standard blends, so that she can decide which one suits her needs, as well as a colorful booklet with operating instructions, tips, farm information and recipes.

We hope you have a restful Mother’s Day full of quality time with your loved ones.

What happens to our tea leaves after harvest?

We visited our suppliers’ farm and factory to understand their meticulous methods for cultivation and preparation.

We were most impressed that the farmer, who specializes in organic cultivation and harvest, had also engineered the processing of tea leaves in the factory. He and the factory workers even built their own cooling structure.

Visit our blog to read the full story and see the photos from our trip to the factory.

Link in bio to “Home of Cuzen Matcha Leaves”

We hope you’ll visit this part of our story and be inspired by the purity and craftsmanship of the soil-to-cup process.

Behind the scenes of our latest photoshoot with shot by at – including part of the support team, Charlie the corgi.

We can’t wait to share the next batch of exclusive Cuzen x SingleThread matcha recipes with you!

The Matcha Maker is available at the shop if you’d like to see it in person next time you’re visiting the area.

International shipping update!

We are now offering shipping to Cuzenists in Hong Kong, Italy, Taiwan, and the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi only), including the Matcha Maker and other exclusive products from Cuzen Matcha.

Unfortunately, we can not offer Matcha Leaf subscriptions outside of the US at this time, but Matcha Leaf packets for individual purchase can be shipped internationally.

Prices on the website, including at checkout, can be displayed in the shopper's local currency. Simply use the currency selector at the bottom of the page. Taxes, duties and fees for international shipping apply, and you can find details on our shipping policy page.

We are excited that so many international tea-lovers will now have access to freshly-ground matcha!

The full list of international shipping locations: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi only) and the UK. In addition, we ship our Matcha Maker and Matcha Leaf to Japan, through jp.cuzenmatcha.com.

SingleThread’s February matcha recipes are delicious and Valentine’s Day-perfect. The chefs have included a savory and a sweet, both fairly simple to make.

The first recipe, shown in progress in these photos, is a matcha mille-feuille crepe cake.

The name is borrowed from a French pastry term meaning “a million leaves” and speaks to its light, delicate layers. The crepes are made with nutty almond flour, umami-sweet matcha and layered with matcha whipped cream. This would be a nice brunch in bed or a perfect pairing with an after-dinner chantilly.

Tag us if you try the recipe! You can find all the SingleThread recipes on our site.

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SingleThread recipe day is one of our highlights each month and we hope you’re enjoying the recipes as much as we are!

We have two brand new matcha recipes by on our site (link in bio).

To start the year, we have a delightfully aromatic matcha mulled cider—one warm beverage made from two traditional drinks. It’s soothing, yet energizing and a perfect treat to liven up a homebound, chilly morning.

For a light snack, our partners at SingleThread have married the subtleties of freshly-ground matcha with a soft matcha steam cake. The cake has a comforting spongy texture with just a hint of sweetness, making it an excellent accompaniment to a warm matcha latte.

Which would you try first? Maybe both, together!

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Two new matcha dessert recipes in collaboration with are on our recipe page (link in bio)!

If you’re looking for a sweet that presents as a casual treat, but still tastes luxurious, try the Argentina-inspired matcha alfajores.

Our cookie is made with matcha sable dough, and we substitute the caramel center with matcha ganache.

Our second recipe is a Japanese-style matcha cheesecake. This particular type of Japanese cheesecake is more airy than a New York cheesecake and typically doesn’t have a crust. It is a perfect pairing of fluffiness and creaminess to carry the rich umami of freshly-ground matcha.

This cheesecake would make an impressive centerpiece or a very special gift.

We hope these tasty desserts are an enchanting addition to your gift box or dinner table. Happy holidays!

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To receive a Gift Kit by Dec. 25 with free standard shipping within the contiguous U.S., order by Dec. 11.

The Gift Kit comes with a reusable furoshiki for wrapping and three sample-packets of Matcha Leaf or your choice of leaf upgrade options.

The Kit can also be customized with a number of unique and limited tableware or teas:

-Single Origin Okumidori (set of three)
-Perfect Matcha Latte Glass (set of two)
-Perfect Matcha Latte Cup (set of two)
-Daily Matcha Bowl (set of two)

Which is your top add-on choice for the Gift Kit?

The Matcha Maker is one of 50 Best Friend Gifts of 2022! Thank you for featuring Cuzen Matcha among a well-curated list of thoughtful gifts.

The Matcha Maker Gift Kits are here with more options to give the perfect gift!

Along with our classic Matcha Leaf Blends, we now offer individual 20-gram canisters or a box set of all three Single Origin Okumidori teas from Shizuoka, Uji and Kirishima.

The box set is packaged in an elegant kiri bako box, a traditional, reusable box made from paulownia wood.

We are also releasing a set of Daily Matcha Bowls, two unglazed banko-yaki style bowls in black and sand.

The other add-on options include our Perfect Matcha Latte Glasses by Kimura Glass and the Perfect Matcha Latte Cups by

We believe that such an exciting new menu of options will make this holiday both easier and exciting for you and your loved ones.

The second SingleThread x Cuzen Matcha recipe for this month:​​​​​​​​​
Vegetable crudité with matcha mayonnaise & tencha goma shio

A classic egg emulsion topped with a crunchy kick of flavor— a matcha-based accent to SingleThread’s seasonal vegetable cruditè.

Try pairing the matcha mayonnaise with a shot of one of our new single origin teas. Link in bio to level up your next veggie platter.

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We have a new set of teas to share with you – Organic Single Origin Okumidori 🍵​​​​​​​​
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Our series of Okumidori varieties will allow experienced tea drinkers to compare the distinctions of a tea grown in three different locations: Shizuoka is toasty and crisp, Uji has a roasted fragrance with a note of bitterness and Kirishima is grassy and smooth. Each profile is a result of the unique land, fog and soil that it was nurtured in.​​​​​​​​
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They’re available as a set of 3 in a reusable kiribako or as individual 20g canisters.​​​​​​​​
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Link in bio to our site to find out more. Last year’s single origin from Kirishima sold out so if you’d like to try it or gift it, we’d recommend doing so soon!​​​​​​​​
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We've been working behind the scenes for months and are excited to finally share this with you:​​​​​​​​
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SingleThread’s Chef Kyle Connaughton is partnering with Cuzen to elevate our freshly-ground matcha recipe collection. SingleThread is a Sonoma County restaurant-farm-inn, where the master chef borrows from Japanese culinary styles and aesthetics.​​​​​​​​
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Stay tuned for two new recipes a month, distinctive and expertly curated around the particular notes of freshly-ground matcha.​​​​​​​​
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Even in his lifetime, Chef Kyle Connaughton has become a legend, stacking up awards and recognition for the restaurant and farm that he and his business partner and wife, Katina Connaughton, have established. This is why Cuzen was honored when, in 2020, Cuzen Matcha Makers were added to the carefully curated array of amenities in SingleThread Inn’s guest suites. Chef Kyle and Cuzen founder Eijiro Tsukada share many of the same commitments: the practice of environmental sustainability, a passion for the best ingredients and a high esteem for both tradition and the present moment. For these reasons, SingleThread is a natural partner for Cuzen. ​​​​​​​​
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We’re grateful and excited to share that the Matcha Maker is now available at 🍵

Swipe over to see the beautiful interior of Little Saint 👉🏼

“Little Saint is a farm-forward gathering place where food, music, art and conversations are good for the soul, the earth and our community.”

It’s a warm, welcoming place to spend time and enjoy the food, music, drinks, and shop.

We’re excited to share that the Matcha Maker is part of The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Everblue Sustainability Suite!
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“Available to book for the entire month of August is our new EverBlue Sustainability Suite, a custom bi-level bungalow that shines a spotlight on planet-positive brands across the country who are deeply rooted in sustainability & ocean preservation. The suite features a selection of luxury products from green mattresses, blankets & pillows, to zero waste skin & body care, reusable tote bags, sustainable hammocks, luxury loungewear and much more. A percentage of sales from the booking of the suite will directly benefit Heal The Bay, a local environmental non-profit dedicated to protecting and preserving our oceans.”
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Do you have go-to glasses or mugs for specific drinks?​​​​​​​​
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The Perfect Matcha Latte Glass is ours for iced drinks so we wanted to make them available to you for your matcha drinks at home.​​​​​​​​
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Swipe over to see a close-up of how thin the Perfect Matcha Latte Glasses are.​​​​​​​​
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Try the Latte or Signature Leaf, level 2 or 3 with 3/4 cup of your favorite milk.​​​​​​​​
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Japan-based Kimura Glass has spent 100 years working with small artisan factories. One such partner, Shotoku Glass Company, built their reputation making mouth-blown light bulbs. Eventually the light bulb industry automated, and they transitioned to making glassware, but their origins gave them a specialized niche in their new art: making ultra thin glassware by coupling the use of molds and glass-blowing.​​​​​​​​
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The Perfect Matcha Latte Glasses are available on our site in sets of 2.​​​​​​​​
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Our team recently visited the tea farm we work with and we wish we could take you see how much care is given all year for excellent spring and summer harvests. The next best option is to share the visit through photos and videos so you can experience it with us!​​​​​​​​
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It’s important that our matcha comes from 100% certified organic tencha leaves because unlike other green tea that is brewed and thrown out, when drinking matcha, you’re taking in the whole leaf.​​​​​​​​
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In our upcoming newsletter, we’ll share behind-the-scene details from conversations with the tea farmers. If you haven’t subscribed, be sure to go to our site and sign up so you don’t miss any updates!​​​​​​​​
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Have you tried matcha kaki-goori, or matcha shaved ice? It’s a summer staple, paired with sweet red bean and shiratama (bite-sized mochi balls). Use freshly-ground matcha to elevate the classic treat.​​​​​​​​
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What’s your go-to shaved ice flavor?​​​​​​​​
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