My old blog readers will know that long before matcha became a trend: I have been obsessed with matcha before it was cool to be obsessed with matcha.

I was introduced to matcha back in 2014, around the same time I fell deeply into Korean and Japanese lifestyle philosophies—the kind that quietly reflect on your skin, your habits, and your overall way of living. Back then, matcha wasn’t widely available outside Japan. It wasn’t sitting on café menus or influencer reels. If you wanted real, authentic matcha, you had to search for it.

And search I did.

I somehow managed to score authentic stone-ground Japanese matcha, and once it entered my life, it became a ritual. I drank it religiously. I baked matcha cakes and cupcakes. I made matcha pancakes. When bubble tea finally started trending, my order was always matcha bubble tea. Matcha cakes even became my Christmas staple—because that deep green felt festive, grounding, and quietly luxurious.

That phase also coincided with something else: my glass skin era. To the point where dermatologists across the world started using my pictures without my consent. That’s how deeply wellness, ritual, and consistency reflected on me back then.

But life happened.

My glass skin faded. My wellness journey slowed down. Somewhere along the way, I became a shell of my earlier self.

And ironically, just as matcha became a trend, it became harder to find the real thing.

Over the last eight years, every time I tried restarting my wellness journey, I ordered a pack of matcha—only to be disappointed. Dull colour. Bitter taste. Poor grind. Flavoured blends masquerading as the real deal. What was once sacred had turned commercial.

The Wake-Up Call I Didn’t Expect

You probably know where this is going.

A very recent incident—me attempting to race other parents at my kid’s school sports day and falling—became my wake-up call.

My child deserves to see the version of me that flourished before he came into the picture. Not just surviving. Not just functioning. But actively living.

So this time, I decided to start properly.

And step one was simple: find authentic ceremonial matcha.

That’s when I found Bree Matcha.

Bree Matcha: Brewed in Japan, Born for Your Lifestyle

Bree Matcha has a story that instantly resonated with me.

It began with a single sip in Japan, when actress Sanya Malhotra rediscovered matcha—not as a trend, but as a ritual. Calm energy. Clear focus. No crash. That quiet magic stayed with her.

Back home, wellness entrepreneur Dr. Kunal Shah and strategist Siddharth Shah were already on a mission to turn global superfoods into everyday rituals rooted in science, sustainability, and care.

Together, they created Bree Matcha—a brand that blends ancient Japanese tradition with Indian intention.

Bree isn’t about forcing wellness. It’s about making it feel good. Whether you’re flowing through yoga, hustling at work, or just figuring life out, Bree Matcha fits into real routines.

Sustainably sourced. Silky smooth. Joyful.

This is matcha made for your lifestyle.

Where Bree Matcha Comes From (And Why That Matters)

Bree Matcha is sourced from Kagoshima City, Japan—a region known for producing some of the finest matcha in the world.

The tea leaves are shaded before harvest, a crucial step that boosts L-theanine and natural caffeine levels. This is what gives matcha its vibrant green colour, rich umami flavour, and calm, focused energy.

After harvesting, the leaves are stone-ground slowly into a fine powder—preserving nutrients, texture, and taste.

This is not just tea. It’s craftsmanship.

Ceremonial Matcha vs Everyday Matcha

Not all matcha is created equal.

Ceremonial matcha is made from the youngest, highest-quality leaves of the first harvest. It’s smoother, naturally sweeter, and meant to be consumed on its own—with just water. This is matcha in its purest, most intentional form.

Everyday (or culinary) matcha, on the other hand, comes from slightly older leaves. It’s stronger, more bitter, and better suited for baking, smoothies, or lattes where other ingredients balance it out.

If you’re drinking matcha as a ritual—for clarity, skin, and calm energy—ceremonial grade is the way to go.

Why I Chose Ceremonial Matcha This Time

This phase of my wellness journey is different.

My intention this time was to become more proactive, lose weight, regain my glass skin, and simply feel alive again. While I love baking with matcha, this restart wasn’t about recipes.

It was about ritual.

And for that, only the finest ceremonial matcha made sense.

Bree Matcha Ceremonial Grade: My Experience

Bree’s Ceremonial Grade Matcha is sourced from Kagoshima, Japan, made from top-tier shade-grown leaves, and honestly—it feels like matcha royalty.

Silky. Umami-rich. Vibrant green. No bitterness. No need for sugar or cover-ups.

One pinch delivers clean energy, sharp focus, and a sense of calm that coffee never gave me.

Health & Lifestyle Benefits

• Calm, crash-free energy
• Improved focus and mental clarity
• Antioxidant-rich support for skin health
• Supports metabolism and healthy weight goals
• Zero fillers—just real matcha

The Afternoon Everything Changed

I haven’t been proactive in a long time.

I gained 13 kg very rapidly, felt sluggish, aged, and exhausted. Even light yoga or walking drained me within minutes. Winter made it worse. I stopped taking my child to the park. I spent months rotting in bed.

The day my ceremonial matcha arrived, my kid was begging me to take him to the park.

I dragged myself to the kitchen, brewed my matcha while he got ready—and something shifted.

The energy came quietly. Steadily.

We walked to the park. And instead of sitting while he played, I started walking around.

My five-year-old, completely confused, asked why I am walking away. And I assured him I am not walking away from him, just walking around. And he literally shouted from the swing:

“Walk, walk! You will lose your fat!”

Mortifying? Yes.

Effective? Also yes.

I clocked 5,000 steps that day.

And with that, my wellness journey restarted.

Final Thoughts

I’m not there yet. But I’m moving.

Every day, a few more steps. A little more energy. A little more belief.

This time, I’m grateful I chose the right matcha for myself.

If you’ve been disappointed by trendy, diluted versions of matcha and are searching for something real—Bree Matcha ceremonial grade is worth trying.

Sometimes, coming back to yourself starts with something as simple as a cup of tea.