Author

Sarah Chen

Matcha Specialist & Tea Educator

Sarah Chen is a tea educator and matcha specialist at Iki Matcha Co. She focuses on Japanese tea culture, ceremonial-grade matcha sourcing, and the science behind L-theanine, EGCG, and sustained energy.

Her work explores how traditional Japanese tea practices intersect with modern nutrition research and daily performance.

Areas of Expertise

Japanese matcha cultivation and grading
Antioxidants (EGCG) and green tea research
L-theanine and cognitive performance
Ceremonial tea preparation techniques
Functional nutrition and daily energy optimization

Editorial Standards

All articles are researched using peer-reviewed studies, supplier data from Japanese tea farms, and internal product testing.

Articles by Sarah Chen

Explore research-backed guides on matcha benefits, preparation, and sourcing.

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About Iki Matcha Co

Sarah writes for Iki Matcha Co, a Japanese tea company sourcing single-origin ceremonial matcha from Kagoshima, Uji and Nishio.

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