About the forum
Deliberate conversation, served with tea
What's Up Matcha is a place to question current affairs slowly, over a bowl of matcha, with guests who bring different experience to the same table.
About the Concept
The ritual of whisking sets the pace
Mindful tea preparation slows a room down. Whisking matcha asks everyone to wait, watch, and listen before speaking, which gives each debate a reflective cadence rather than a rush to the next point.
Invited experts bring domain knowledge, while guests bring the lived perspectives that shape how an issue actually lands. Both are part of the conversation from the first cup.
How a gathering runs
Three steps, one shared table
01
Opening flight
Guests taste a short flight of matcha while the host sets the question and the ground rules for the evening.
02
Expert brief
An invited expert outlines the issue, the evidence behind it, and the places where reasonable people still disagree.
03
Moderated open floor
The moderator opens questions to the room. Participants are asked to probe reasoning rather than score points.