Meet Céline and Elise, co-founders of The Matcha Mates

Join us for an interactive matcha workshop with Céline and Elise, co-founders of The Matcha Mates, exploring the world of matcha — from its origins in Japan to the perfect cup at home.

The workshop will begin with an introduction to their entrepreneurial journey — from years in the corporate world to taking the leap into entrepreneurship together and building a brand rooted in quality, connection and intentional living.

During the session, Céline and Elise will take you behind the scenes of The Matcha Mates, sharing how their passion for health and wellbeing led them to Japan and into the heart of one of the world’s most sought-after products. They will talk about their relationship with their family farm in Uji, Japan, their approach to sourcing directly from producers, and what it takes to build a business around a product where quality, craft and authenticity are at the heart of everything.

The conversation will then move into the world of matcha, exploring what makes high-quality matcha different, what to look for when choosing it, and how sourcing and production influence its taste, quality and experience.

The experience will culminate in a hands-on matcha workshop, where Céline and Elise will guide you through how to prepare the perfect matcha at home. They will share their tips and techniques, answer your questions and introduce simple recipes and creative ways to incorporate matcha into your everyday life — going beyond the classic morning matcha latte.

A relaxed and immersive session bringing together entrepreneurship, Japanese craftsmanship, health, wellbeing and matcha — with the opportunity to discover the story behind The Matcha Mates, learn more about the world of matcha and leave with everything you need to make it part of your own daily ritual.