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Walking in Beauty: A Fall Kimono Stroll Through...
There’s something sacred about a garden in autumn. The Seattle Japanese Tea Garden, carefully tended with intention, reflects not only nature’s beauty but also the peace we can cultivate within...
Walking in Beauty: A Fall Kimono Stroll Through...
There’s something sacred about a garden in autumn. The Seattle Japanese Tea Garden, carefully tended with intention, reflects not only nature’s beauty but also the peace we can cultivate within...
Tea Ceremony in the Purple Chashitsu: Respectin...
Recently, I had the honor of sitting with my tea mentor inside her purple chashitsu. The experience was more than aesthetic—it was a profound reminder of how wisdom flows when...
Tea Ceremony in the Purple Chashitsu: Respectin...
Recently, I had the honor of sitting with my tea mentor inside her purple chashitsu. The experience was more than aesthetic—it was a profound reminder of how wisdom flows when...
Kukicha, Cherries, and Bathtub Ideation: A Self...
In our fast-paced world, self-care can feel like a luxury. But in truth, it’s a necessity. Tonight’s ritual was simple yet powerful: a cup of kukicha, a handful of sweet...
Kukicha, Cherries, and Bathtub Ideation: A Self...
In our fast-paced world, self-care can feel like a luxury. But in truth, it’s a necessity. Tonight’s ritual was simple yet powerful: a cup of kukicha, a handful of sweet...
Why I Pair Fukamushi Sencha with My Morning Bre...
One of my favorite rituals is pouring a cup of fukamushi sencha — a deep-steamed Japanese green tea — alongside a proper, balanced breakfast. It’s more than just delicious: it’s...
Why I Pair Fukamushi Sencha with My Morning Bre...
One of my favorite rituals is pouring a cup of fukamushi sencha — a deep-steamed Japanese green tea — alongside a proper, balanced breakfast. It’s more than just delicious: it’s...
The Good Life, One Cup at a Time 🌱🍵
Sometimes we overcomplicate self-care — but the truth is, it can be as simple as pouring a cup of matcha. Taking a moment. Breathing. Being grateful. The Zen idiom 日々是好日...
The Good Life, One Cup at a Time 🌱🍵
Sometimes we overcomplicate self-care — but the truth is, it can be as simple as pouring a cup of matcha. Taking a moment. Breathing. Being grateful. The Zen idiom 日々是好日...
🍵 Reset. Restart. Refocus. The Wisdom of Sencha
There’s a unique clarity that comes from a simple cup of sencha. In this clip, my favorite “tea uncle” from Kyoto pours the leaves with care — and with it,...
🍵 Reset. Restart. Refocus. The Wisdom of Sencha
There’s a unique clarity that comes from a simple cup of sencha. In this clip, my favorite “tea uncle” from Kyoto pours the leaves with care — and with it,...