did you have your ma 間 today?
Ma (間) is a Japanese concept of the space in between.
Not emptiness — but meaningful pause.
The silence between notes in music.
The stillness before tea is poured.
The room between objects.
The breath between moments.
Welcome to Japan World of Cha 茶
Cha means tea — shortened from お茶 (ocha).
There are dozens of tea types and hundreds of varieties within each one, shaped by region, cultivar, processing techniques, the philosophy of the maker, and a complex world of flavours.
If you don’t know how to choose — choose by the feeling it gives you ✨
Ma 間 — is Pause
Japanese concept of space, pause, and the meaningful gap between things.
The silence between sounds.
The stillness between movements.
The breath before the next step.
Ma is what allows us to truly notice life.
Cha 茶 is Tea
In Japan, cha is more than a drink; it’s a practice of care, craft, and presence.
Cha time — Ma time🍃
Matcha hand-picking is now extremely rare in Japan. Only a few farming families still preserve this tradition, as it is incredibly labour-intensive.
Matcha harvest brings together neighbours, family, friends and tea lovers.
We believe it’s important to protect and honour these traditions, so we visited one of our partner farms in Uji, Gokashō, to take part in the harvest and show you the behind-the-scenes of this beautiful craft.
So next time you enjoy a cup of matcha, you can appreciate the care, effort, and generations of knowledge behind it.
#matcha #matchalovers #matchatea #matchagreentea
It’s harvest season in Japan and our journey is just beginning.
Join us as we explore the world behind every cup — the craftsmanship, dedication and quiet beauty of traditional tea making.
Brew some cha and follow OMMA on this expedition through the heart of Japan’s tea culture.
To be continued!
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We are delighted to now be working with @your.omma in the café as our matcha supplier. 🍵
OMMA is an independent brand of artisanal Japanese teas, sourced directly from family farms in Japan. They focus on tea as an experience, and we at Neighbourhood are excited to share their vision with our wonderful customers. 💚
Call in and try it today as a hot matcha latte or over ice 🍵🧊
OMMA Chocolate Launch @fallonandbyrne 💚🤎
choose your fighter 🤓
Together with @bonchocolatiers , we’re launching Ireland’s first-ever off-the-shelf handmade Matcha & Hōjicha chocolate bars - crafted with artisanal Japanese tea and Irish chocolate craftmanship.
To celebrate the launch, we’re hosting a 3-day pop-up at Fallon & Byrne (April 23–25)
Come taste, explore, ask questions, and spend a moment with us ❤️
Available online from Monday 27th April at omma.world & OMMA Café.
packaging design by @alinaiiakymenko
production by @bonchocolatiers
GIVEAWAY — Win 1 Year of Matcha at OMMA Café 🍵
We’re celebrating a big milestone—OMMA is becoming a permanent location! To mark our birthday and the exciting year ahead, we’re giving one lucky winner a very generous gift 💚
Prize:
✨ A voucher for 50 free matcha drinks to enjoy throughout the year at OMMA Café
How to enter:
1. Tag a friend who would love this (more tags = more chances to win!)
2. Make sure you and your friend are following @your.omma
3. Share a photo, memory, or post from OMMA in your stories tag us and tell us why you love us 💚
– Never been? Share a post, tag us and tell us why you’d like to visit!
Giveaway runs until we reach 10K followers
Winner will be chosen by random draw once we hit the milestone🤓
Good luck everyone! 🍀
Blow a candle, wish OMMA Happy Birthday and enjoy a special honeycake with matcha made by our friends from @lucy.dublin.ie
Available until Sunday 19.04 💚
