She wanted her family and friends back home to experience the same taste of Japanese tea that had touched her so much. This pure desire led one American woman to start a business. Mizuba Tea Company, founded by female CEO Lauren Danson, is a Portland, Oregon-based specialty store selling original, high-quality matcha. Her turning point came during a trip to Kyoto, Japan. Meeting a matcha expert in Uji, Kyoto, fueled her love and passion for tea and inspired her to share its wonders. She still vividly remembers the aroma of matcha she experienced while walking through the streets of Uji during her trip. Mizuba's matcha is organic and imported directly from Uji, Kyoto, and has received rave reviews. The company has partnered with a variety of organizations, including renowned ice cream and chocolate makers, coffee shops, and fashion magazine Vogue. Mizuba was started with the encouragement and support of family and friends, and Lauren's products have now become so popular that they are available in every state in the US. Mizuba does not have a physical store but operates an online store, where you can purchase a wide range of tea utensils as well as their original matcha. Lauren's passion for matcha has not waned, and she is eager to return to Japan every year for the new tea season.

This article has been translated and written with permission from (Source: https://www.mizubatea.com/).