The Origins of Matcha: From Ancient China to Japan

Matcha isn’t just green tea — it’s a ritual, a culture, and a story spanning centuries. Discover where it all began.

Long before matcha became a trendy drink, it was a ceremonial practice in the temples of Japan.
Its origin, however, traces back to Tang dynasty China, where powdered green tea was first developed for meditation and focus.

Japanese monks perfected the process in the 12th century, introducing the whisked tea ritual (Chanoyu) that emphasized mindfulness and presence.
Today, matcha is grown around the world, yet traditional methods — shaded cultivation, careful hand-picking, and stone grinding — remain the hallmark of high-quality ceremonial matcha.

Every scoop of Fanji Matcha carries this legacy — a taste of history, carefully preserved from leaf to cup.