Rie Takada

Rie Takada is a tea ceremony master working at Chazen, a Tokyo-based chain that specializes in traditional matcha tea rituals. Amidst a surge in demand for matcha, she has had to carefully monitor inventory levels due to supply delays, which have increased from a couple of days to over a week. This year, the price of matcha at her establishments has risen by approximately 30%, reflecting the challenges faced by producers and distributors as they navigate market fluctuations and rising costs.