matcha shaving soap - Ultima 2

a celebration of passion, travel, and the art of creation, our matcha tea is the result of a deeply personal journey crafted by my daughter, thalia ariana. a true connoisseur of matcha, thalia recently traveled to Japan, immersing herself in the vibrant matcha culture of uji, kyoto, visiting tea shops at every opportunity and savoring the flavors, rituals, and unique fragrances of each experience.  her love for matcha is not just a taste, but a deep connection to tradition, and she wanted to translate that experience into a scent that would evoke both the fresh, green vibrancy of matcha and the rich, calming essence of the tea ceremony. drawing on her travels, thalia carefully curated each note in this fragrance, blending her favorite elements of matcha with the essence of the journey itself. the process was one of both inspiration and discovery — each ingredient chosen to mirror the feeling of sipping a perfect cup of matcha in the heart of japan. This composition was crafted with love at our shop in connecticut. the fragrance opens with the bright, zesty burst of bergamot, capturing the awakening energy of the morning tea ritual.  the core of green tea — earthy, fresh, and green — is the soul of the scent, balanced by the creamy smoothness of almond milk, which evokes the warmth and comfort of a freshly prepared traditional matcha tea. underneath, a touch of spiciness adds intrigue, reminiscent of the subtle complexity thalia found in the matcha blends she tasted in japan. a blend of tonka bean, virginia cedar, and hinoki cypress brings grounding depth and warmth, while the herbal notes of clary sage, bay leaf, and galbanum create a layered sense of nature and tranquility, reflecting the peaceful beauty of the japanese landscapes she explored. each note was chosen not just for its individual scent, but for how it would evoke the experience of matcha — the freshness, the smoothness, and the quiet complexity that comes with each sip.  the result is a fragrance that mirrors the journey thalia took, a scent that is both invigorating and serene, bright and earthy, with just the right touch of spice to make it truly unique.  matcha tea is presented in an elegant glass jar & aluminum lid with 4 oz of our Ultima soap   Ultima Ingredients: Stearic Acid, Beef Tallow, (Vegetable) Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii(Shea) Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Garcinia Indica Seed (Kokum) Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed (Cocoa) Butter, Aqua (Water), Beer, Sodium Hydroxide, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Emu Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed (Mango) Butter, Elaeis Guinneensis (Palm Fruit) Oil, Sorbitol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Olea Europea (Olive) Oil, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Agave Americana Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Silk Amino Acid