Maya Sterling

Maya Sterling

Matcha Lab Technician & Whisk Mechanics Specialist

Self-taught sensory analyst with a background in analytical chemistry and food-grade material physics.

Maya is a self-taught tea scientist dedicated to decoding the complex molecular chemistry behind the perfect matcha suspension. She spends her time analyzing particle size distribution and water mineral composition across Berlin’s specialty tea shops to perfect the technical craft of the bowl.

Particle Size AnalysisWater Mineralization ProfilesWhisk Physics & Fluid DynamicsCeremonial Extraction Ratios