Aika Matsuda

Aika Matsuda

Kanoa Tea
Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis, Germany
GermanEnglishJapanese
Can Travel ✓
Speaker

About Aika

I am the founder of Kanoa Tea, a Europe-based premium Japanese tea brand specialising in refined tea experiences that combine Japanese culture, mindfulness, and sensory awareness.

I design and host guided five-senses tea experiences for corporate clients, hospitality partners, and cultural spaces across Europe. Each session leads participants through taste, aroma, and texture, creating a clear shift from stress to calm and supporting focus, clarity, and mental reset in demanding work environments.

I have delivered tea experiences for companies across a range of industries, where participants report improved concentration, reduced stress, and a greater sense of wellbeing during the workday.

My work centres on creating structured, high-quality experiences that connect people, culture, and wellbeing — in a way that is both elegant and immediately applicable.

Expertise
Focus
CultureWellbeingDevelopment
Sessions
Interactive
Facilitation
Yes - Performing
Speaking
Available
Background
Corporate Experience
Significant
Past Clients
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Japanisches Kulturinstitut Köln, khadi Naturkosmetik
Certifications & Credentials
Founder of Kanoa Tea, a Berlin-based premium Japanese tea brand, with extensive experience designing and delivering tea and sensory wellness experiences for corporate clients, hospitality partners, and cultural institutions across Europe.

Background in international business and cross-cultural project management, with a strong focus on delivering structured, high-quality experiences in professional environments.

Specialised in Japanese tea and five-senses-based experiences inspired by mindfulness, with a focus on enhancing focus, calmness, and overall wellbeing in the workplace.

I hold German public and professional liability insurance (Betriebs- und Berufshaftpflichtversicherung), covering activities across the EU.
Availability
Schedule
WeekdaysWeekends
Travel
Berlin Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt Germany-wide Austria, Switzerland, France, Netherlands Europe-wide

Aika's Offerings

Workshop

Serene Gyokuro Experience – A Private Japanese Tea Ritual

An intimate and highly refined tea experience centred around Japan’s most prestigious tea — "Hon-Gyokuro". This private session is limited to a maximum of five guests, creating a…
75 – 90 min1 – 5 ppl
Workshop

Japanese Tea Experience – A Premium Reset for Teams

Format Interactive (with optional seminar-style version for larger groups) Description A guided Japanese tea experience designed to help teams slow down, reset, and regain focus in a fast-paced…
90 – 120 min1 – 15 ppl

Good to Know

Client Requirements
Suitable for both small groups (3–5 participants) and larger groups (up to 30–40 participants). Sessions can be delivered as interactive workshops or as a more passive seminar-style experience. A quiet space, a table for tea preparation, and access to hot water are required. Preferred: projector (optional), mineral water, small tea cups, and a kettle.
Additional Notes
I would also be interested in contributing to speaking engagements, particularly around Japanese tea culture, mindfulness, and five-senses experiences for corporate wellbeing and performance.
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