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Why You Should Sip Matcha With Flowers Nearby

Why You Should Sip Matcha With Flowers Nearby

Sometimes, we just need to pause. To breathe. To sip. To notice what’s blooming. Flowers—especially when freshly cut and arranged simply—carry a high-frequency, ephemeral beauty. And when you take your...

Why You Should Sip Matcha With Flowers Nearby

Sometimes, we just need to pause. To breathe. To sip. To notice what’s blooming. Flowers—especially when freshly cut and arranged simply—carry a high-frequency, ephemeral beauty. And when you take your...

Jyoraku Matcha Tasting + Beautiful Mother’s Day Gifts at KOBO (Capitol Hill)

Jyoraku Matcha Tasting + Beautiful Mother’s Day...

Looking for a last-minute gift that feels thoughtful, sensory, and timeless?  Join me Saturday, May 10th, from 12–4PM at KOBO at Higo (Capitol Hill) for a Jyoraku Matcha tasting! 🍵...

Jyoraku Matcha Tasting + Beautiful Mother’s Day...

Looking for a last-minute gift that feels thoughtful, sensory, and timeless?  Join me Saturday, May 10th, from 12–4PM at KOBO at Higo (Capitol Hill) for a Jyoraku Matcha tasting! 🍵...

Create a Life That Feels Like Art: Wildflower-Inspired Freestyle Ikebana

Create a Life That Feels Like Art: Wildflower-I...

In a world of structure and perfectionism, this wild-style flower arrangement is my way of saying: you get to define your own beauty. Inspired by the freedom of nature and...

Create a Life That Feels Like Art: Wildflower-I...

In a world of structure and perfectionism, this wild-style flower arrangement is my way of saying: you get to define your own beauty. Inspired by the freedom of nature and...

Dynamic Beauty in a Pale Cup: Sencha from Kyushu

Dynamic Beauty in a Pale Cup: Sencha from Kyushu

At first glance, this tea might look faint. But don’t let the color fool you—this single cultivar Fukamushi Sencha from Kyushu is full of umami and complexity. One of the...

Dynamic Beauty in a Pale Cup: Sencha from Kyushu

At first glance, this tea might look faint. But don’t let the color fool you—this single cultivar Fukamushi Sencha from Kyushu is full of umami and complexity. One of the...

From Ceremony to Home Latte: Embracing the Princess Drink

From Ceremony to Home Latte: Embracing the Prin...

I spent my childhood immersed in Urasenkei tea ceremonies—my mom guiding each measured whisk, each mindful sip. Our family has poured tea for over two decades. So, whipping up a...

From Ceremony to Home Latte: Embracing the Prin...

I spent my childhood immersed in Urasenkei tea ceremonies—my mom guiding each measured whisk, each mindful sip. Our family has poured tea for over two decades. So, whipping up a...

Kyushu Sencha + Freestyle Ikebana: A Ritual of Stillness and Joy

Kyushu Sencha + Freestyle Ikebana: A Ritual of ...

There are two simple things that always bring me back to myself: a quiet cup of Kyushu sencha and placing flowers into form. Freestyle ikebana* isn’t about perfection—it’s about energy....

Kyushu Sencha + Freestyle Ikebana: A Ritual of ...

There are two simple things that always bring me back to myself: a quiet cup of Kyushu sencha and placing flowers into form. Freestyle ikebana* isn’t about perfection—it’s about energy....