Our story
Rise&Zen brings Japanese green tea and matcha to Estonia directly from Japan — in original packaging, with clear provenance.
Janne Funk has for years helped Estonian producers enter the Japanese market and works with Japanese partners connected to a network of long-established makers.
Maarja Yano’s work and personal life have been connected to Japan for 20 years. She shares her story in the book “My Tokyo. Beyond the Invisible Border.”
Why Rise&Zen?
- Japanese taste: so that people in Estonia can enjoy truly excellent Japanese tea.
- Japanese perspective: Japan is captivating. We explain different phenomena in Japanese culture and society — language, everyday behaviour, and how things work — and share our own experiences from Japan.
Want to drink sencha or matcha?
Start here: Matcha • Sencha • All teas
If you’re not sure what to choose, email hello@riseandzen.com
or call Maarja (+372) 5556 7727.
Interested in Japanese culture?
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