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Everything Is Going to Be Fine
A summer afternoon. Sunflowers in bloom. Matcha shared with friends. Beautiful wagashi from Japan. Sometimes the smallest gatherings remind us that life is still full of goodness. Everything is going...
Everything Is Going to Be Fine
A summer afternoon. Sunflowers in bloom. Matcha shared with friends. Beautiful wagashi from Japan. Sometimes the smallest gatherings remind us that life is still full of goodness. Everything is going...
August Wisdom: Wear That Which Fits
“Wear that which fits.” Not just your clothes—but your life. Choose what feels true, peaceful, and authentic. Sometimes the softest wisdom is exactly what we need. #JapaneseWisdom #SlowLiving #FloweringWaters #MindfulLiving
August Wisdom: Wear That Which Fits
“Wear that which fits.” Not just your clothes—but your life. Choose what feels true, peaceful, and authentic. Sometimes the softest wisdom is exactly what we need. #JapaneseWisdom #SlowLiving #FloweringWaters #MindfulLiving
Travel Tip: Brew Great Japanese Green Tea Anywh...
Traveling doesn't mean leaving your tea ritual behind. One of my favorite travel companions is a quality sencha tea bag. 💧 Use the 1/4 Method:Pour out ¼ of the hot...
Travel Tip: Brew Great Japanese Green Tea Anywh...
Traveling doesn't mean leaving your tea ritual behind. One of my favorite travel companions is a quality sencha tea bag. 💧 Use the 1/4 Method:Pour out ¼ of the hot...
A Lifetime of Learning: Tea Ceremony at the Jap...
If you're visiting Oʻahu, the Chado Urasenke Tankōkai Hawaiʻi Association is a wonderful place to experience the beauty of Japanese tea culture.
A Lifetime of Learning: Tea Ceremony at the Jap...
If you're visiting Oʻahu, the Chado Urasenke Tankōkai Hawaiʻi Association is a wonderful place to experience the beauty of Japanese tea culture.
Tea, Andagi & the Wisdom of Our Kūpuna
My Japanese-Okinawan kūpuna welcomed me home with andagi (アンダギー), a beloved Okinawan fried sweet with roots in Southern China. Lightly sweetened and satisfyingly dense, it pairs beautifully with fukamushi sencha,...
Tea, Andagi & the Wisdom of Our Kūpuna
My Japanese-Okinawan kūpuna welcomed me home with andagi (アンダギー), a beloved Okinawan fried sweet with roots in Southern China. Lightly sweetened and satisfyingly dense, it pairs beautifully with fukamushi sencha,...
A Matcha Latte Worth Sharing
A simple matcha latte you'll want to make again and again. Recipe: 🍃 2 heaping tbs ceremonial matcha💧 2 oz (¼ cup) water (175°F)🍯 1–2 tsp agave or maple syrup🥛...
A Matcha Latte Worth Sharing
A simple matcha latte you'll want to make again and again. Recipe: 🍃 2 heaping tbs ceremonial matcha💧 2 oz (¼ cup) water (175°F)🍯 1–2 tsp agave or maple syrup🥛...