The Matcha Murders

In the peaceful town of Meadowbrook, Hazel Montgomery's tea shop, Hazel's Haven, becomes the unexpected setting for a tragic mystery. Renowned tea master, Master Kaito, arrives to host an exclusive Matcha ceremony, drawing together a group of tea enthusiasts with secrets of their own. The ceremony, meant to honor centuries-old traditions, takes a dark turn when a wealthy tea collector, Edward Langford, is found dead-apparently poisoned by the ceremonial Matcha. Hazel uncovers a tangled web of ambition, betrayal, and the deep reverence for tea's ancient customs. The investigation leads her to a cursed tea bowl, rumored to carry a deadly legacy, and to Ryota Masaki, a shadowy figure with ties to powerful tea merchant Hideo Nakamura. As the lines between superstition and reality blur, Hazel must navigate the delicate balance between tradition and innovation to uncover the truth. In a world where every cup of tea holds centuries of history, Hazel finds herself confronting the darker side of tradition. The pursuit of perfection and honor in tea-making reveals a bitter truth-that even the most sacred rituals can be manipulated for personal gain. As the shadows of the past come to light, Hazel must untangle the intricate threads of deceit before more lives are lost, and the very essence of tea is tainted forever.