{"id":321,"date":"2026-08-31T13:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T11:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T16:52:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:52:01","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"tp-dark wp-block-group alignfull has-dark-grey-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cf709647 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<p class=\"tp-eyebrow is-gold wp-block-paragraph\">Japanese tea since 1991<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-3-xl-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span class=\"tp-nowrap\">Everything about Matcha.<\/span> From the man who brought it to Europe.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-l-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Thomas M. Gr\u00f6mer, known as Teepapst, is a trained tea taster and studied Tea Science in Japan. Here, he shares what he has learned about the cultivation, harvesting, processing, and preparation of Japanese teas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"is-style-tp-gold wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/tea-encyclopedia\/\">Explore the Tea Encyclopedia<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-tp-ghost wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/teepapst-selected\/\">Teepapst Selected for HoReCa<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<p class=\"tp-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Latest Video<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tp-video tp-consent-video\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/4oCMIAQq4lA?rel=0\" style=\"position:relative;background:#2E2D2C;cursor:pointer\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/4oCMIAQq4lA\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Video thumbnail\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/>\n\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"tp-video-play\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;border:0;background:rgba(46,45,44,.28);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center\">\n\t\t\t\t<span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;padding:.85rem 1.5rem;background:#2E2D2C;color:#fff;font-family:Jost,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8125rem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1 0.5 L11 6 L1 11.5 Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n Load video\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-paper-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9fae132e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"tp-thomas-columns wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"tp-portrait-col wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-tp-hairline tp-frame tp-portrait-fill\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/teepapst\/assets\/img\/thomas-groemer-alt.jpg\" alt=\"Thomas M. Gr&#xF6;mer, the Teepapst, with Chasen and Chawan\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"tp-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">The Teepapst<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Thomas M. Gr\u00f6mer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thomas M. Gr\u00f6mer has been working with Japanese tea since 1991. He studied Tea Science in Japan, is a trained tea taster, and has traveled through Japanese growing regions for years. His specialty is Matcha: cultivation under shade nets, harvest timing, processing into Tencha, and grinding on stone mills.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-s-font-size\">\n<li class=\"\">Studied Tea Science in Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Trained Tea Taster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Brought aiya \u2013 THE TEA to Europe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">YouTube channel, Instagram, and specialist lectures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"is-style-tp-ghost wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/the-teepapst\/\">To Profile<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9fae132e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"tp-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Where would you like to go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Three ways into the world of Japanese tea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"tp-card wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29844009 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"tp-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">01 \u2014 Understand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size tp-path-title\">Tea Encyclopedia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Preparation, quality grades, origin. From the tea plant to the finished bowl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/tea-encyclopedia\/\">To the Tea Encyclopedia \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"tp-card wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29844009 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"tp-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">02 \u2014 Buy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size tp-path-title\">Teepapst Selected \u00b7 <span style=\"white-space:nowrap\">aiya \u2013 THE TEA<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You can find the entire range for private customers in the aiya \u2013 THE TEA webshop. There is a dedicated B2B area for foodservice and retail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aiyatea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open aiyatea.com \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"tp-card wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29844009 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"tp-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">03 \u2014 Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size tp-path-title\">Masterclass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Teepapst&#8217;s Tea Business Masterclass for everyone who wants to build or expand their own business with tea and Matcha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-xs-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.teepapst.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">To the Masterclass \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"tp-dark wp-block-group alignfull has-dark-grey-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cf709647 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full tp-logo-selected\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/wp-content\/themes\/teepapst\/assets\/img\/logo-selected.png\" alt=\"Teepapst Selected\" width=\"170\" height=\"200\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<p class=\"tp-eyebrow is-gold wp-block-paragraph\">New \u2014 exclusively for foodservice, hotels, and cafes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-2-xl-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Teepapst Selected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-l-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Teas personally selected by the Teepapst for professional use. Tested for consistency in taste and color, designed in foodservice-sized packaging, and intended for daily preparation behind the counter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Not available for retail sale. Order via the aiya \u2013 THE TEA B2B area with an existing business account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"is-style-tp-gold wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aiyatea.com\/b2b-registrierung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register as a business customer<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-tp-ghost wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/teepapst.com\/en\/teepapst-selected\/\">Discover the line<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9fae132e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"tp-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Which Matcha for which purpose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every Matcha is made for every application. Harvest time, leaf selection, and grinding determine color, taste, and behavior in milk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"tp-card tp-tier tp-tier--ceremonial wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29844009 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\">Ceremonial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">First harvest, finest stone-mill grinding. For pure preparation with water. Intense umami, natural sweetness, vibrant green.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"tp-card tp-tier tp-tier--kotobuki wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29844009 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\">Barista<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Tailored for Matcha lattes and milk drinks. Holds its own against milk and remains color-stable in the cup. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"tp-card tp-tier tp-tier--cooking wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29844009 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xl-font-size\">Cooking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-s-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For baked goods, ice cream, and patisserie. Stronger in flavor, heat-stable during processing. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"tp-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">FAQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Briefly answered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I recognize good Matcha?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By color, smell, and texture. High-quality Matcha is vibrant green, smells fresh and sweet, and feels like powder between your fingers, not grainy. A dull yellow-green indicates a late harvest, coarse grind, or storage with exposure to light and oxygen.  <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I prepare Matcha correctly?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sift about 2 g of Matcha through a sieve, pour in 60 to 70 ml of water at around 80\u00b0C, and whisk quickly with the Chasen in W-motions until a fine layer of foam forms. Boiling water makes the tea bitter. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How should I store Matcha?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool, dark, airtight, and separate from strong-smelling foods. An opened tin should be used within a few weeks, as Matcha loses color and aroma through oxygen exposure. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I buy directly from Teepapst?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On this site, you will find knowledge and guidance. Sales are handled via the aiya \u2013 THE TEA webshop, where you will find sections for both private and business customers. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who is Teepapst Selected for?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The line is intended exclusively for restaurants, hotels, and cafes and is available via the aiya \u2013 THE TEA B2B area. It is not intended for private customers. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"tp-dark wp-block-group alignfull has-black-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"tp-eyebrow is-gold has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Buy from <span style=\"white-space:nowrap;text-transform:none\">aiya \u2013 THE TEA<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Ready for real Japanese tea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tp-cta-line has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">You can find the complete range for private and business customers in the webshop of our brand aiya \u2013 THE TEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"is-style-tp-gold wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aiyatea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop for private customers<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-tp-ghost wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aiyatea.com\/b2b-registrierung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For business customers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese tea since 1991 Everything about Matcha. 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