There is something ritualistic—almost spiritual—about preparing matcha. In a world that gets more done faster than ever, matcha asks us to slow down. It invites us into stillness, intention, and the kind of grounded presence we rarely give ourselves permission for. Whether I’m whisking by hand or giving in to my battery-powered frother, my mornings don’t begin until the matcha’s in motion. For those seeking a moment of peace in the kitchen, the matcha tools themselves are poetry.Chawan (bowl), chashaku (bamboo scoop), and chasen (bamboo whisk) are all you need to transform an ordinary morning into your own chanoyu—a tea ceremony. They’re made from natural materials and have a kind…