Artisan & CraftMiyazaki · Japan
Matcha Rice Wax Candle

MON AROME CHERI candle

From rice to a gentler light.

MON AROME CHERI candle is a candle maker based in Miyazaki, Japan. Its O-kome collection begins with rice bran, a by-product of rice milling, from which the candle wax is derived. The choice gives a familiar agricultural material a lasting role beyond the kitchen.

In the Matcha edition, the fragrance recalls another staple of Japanese life: green tea. Rice-derived wax and tea-inspired scent bring those everyday references together in a contemporary candle.

The design continues that story in a vessel inspired by bamboo and a presentation box patterned after Japanese kimono textiles. Material, fragrance and presentation work together, making the candle as pleasing to give as it is to keep. The O-kome Candle collection received a Gold Award in the 2025 Omotenashi Selection.

O-kome Candle2025 Omotenashi Selection · Gold Award
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An everyday material, reimagined.

Wax derived from rice bran gives a by-product of rice milling a new role in the home.

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A form inspired by bamboo.

A compact vessel with a familiar Japanese silhouette, made to enjoy between moments of candlelight.

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A gift, beautifully presented.

Each candle arrives in a presentation box decorated with a traditional Japanese kimono pattern.

The green freshness of matcha, by candlelight

A closer look

Deep green tea notes and a fresh, leafy character define the Matcha Rice Wax Candle. Made in Japan by MON AROME CHERI candle, it recalls the aroma of freshly prepared matcha, carrying a familiar pleasure beyond the teacup.

The fragrance gives an evening of reading or a quiet conversation a green, refreshing backdrop. For someone who loves Japanese tea, it offers another way to enjoy its associations through scent, warm light and an object made for the home.

The vessel’s bamboo-inspired form brings a restrained decorative detail to a side table or shelf between uses. A presentation box decorated with a traditional Japanese kimono pattern makes it a thoughtful gift, with the pleasure of the object beginning before it is lit.

The wax is derived from rice bran, a by-product of rice milling. This use of an everyday Japanese material is at the heart of the O-kome Candle collection, which received a Gold Award in the 2025 Omotenashi Selection.

What’s included & specifications
  • Edition: Matcha
  • Scent: Matcha — deep green tea notes with a fresh, leafy character
  • Materials: Rice wax and fragrance
  • Candle size: 6.5 cm diameter × 8.7 cm high (2.6 × 3.4 in)
  • Vessel design: Bamboo-inspired
  • Box size: 7.6 cm diameter × 9.9 cm high (3.0 × 3.9 in)
  • Included: One candle in a kimono-patterned presentation box
  • Maker: MON AROME CHERI candle
  • Made in: Japan
  • Collection recognition: O-kome Candle, 2025 Omotenashi Selection Gold Award
Burning, care & storage

Place on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from draughts and flammable objects. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep away from children and pets, and extinguish before sleeping. Follow the instructions supplied with the candle. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity.

Presentation & notes
One candle with presentation box. Dimensions are diameter × height. Follow the care and burning instructions supplied with the candle.

About your candle

A few things to know

What does the Matcha candle smell like?

The fragrance recalls freshly prepared matcha, with deep green tea notes and a fresh, leafy character. The candle contains rice wax and fragrance; it is not described as containing tea leaves.

What is rice wax?

The wax used in this collection is derived from rice bran, a by-product of rice milling. It gives part of a familiar food crop another use as a material for candles.

Does the candle come in a gift box?

Yes. One candle is presented in a box decorated with a traditional Japanese kimono pattern. The candle measures 6.5 cm in diameter and 8.7 cm high; the box measures 7.6 cm in diameter and 9.9 cm high.

How should I use and store the candle?

Place on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from draughts and flammable objects. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep away from children and pets, and extinguish before sleeping. Follow the instructions supplied with the candle. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity.