Julia Sellmann Photography | Mighty Matcha

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A national treasure, a work of art. It is said to heal the sick and lift tired spirits – qualities that have been known in Japan for centuries, and that the rest of the world is only just beginning to discover.

77,000 tons of tea of which 2,300 tons are matcha

77,000 tons of tea of which 2,300 tons are matcha

Out of a total of 20,000 tea farmers, the Nishi family is one of only a few hundred who grind their tea leaves to produce matcha.

Out of a total of 20,000 tea farmers, the Nishi family is one of only a few hundred who grind their tea leaves to produce matcha.

Two more weeks. Nishi can sense it in the tips of his fingers: two more weeks and the leaves are ready to be picked.

75 Milliliter Wasser, 80 Grad

75 Milliliter Wasser, 80 Grad

For five generations, members of Nishi’s family have been honing their sense of tea.

Lufthansa Woman's World, № 03 / 2018
Photo Editor: Trine Skraastad
Author: Gesa Steeger

Julia Sellmann is a photographer with a special focus on portraits, based in Germany.

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+49 1575 9610710

Management:
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September, New York

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