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Elevated, But Honest: The Matcha Latte Ritual
There are days for discipline — and days for softness. Today called for an elevated Jyoraku Matcha latte. Recipe: Sift 2 teaspoons of Jyoraku Matcha into a bowl or vessel....
Elevated, But Honest: The Matcha Latte Ritual
There are days for discipline — and days for softness. Today called for an elevated Jyoraku Matcha latte. Recipe: Sift 2 teaspoons of Jyoraku Matcha into a bowl or vessel....
Matcha & Hojicha Latte Pop-Up at Kobo Seattle
Today from 11AM–4PM, I’ll be serving matcha and hojicha lattes at Kobo in Seattle’s International District (604 S Jackson St). Kobo is a thoughtfully curated space featuring art, fine crafts,...
Matcha & Hojicha Latte Pop-Up at Kobo Seattle
Today from 11AM–4PM, I’ll be serving matcha and hojicha lattes at Kobo in Seattle’s International District (604 S Jackson St). Kobo is a thoughtfully curated space featuring art, fine crafts,...
Why Drink Matcha Straight?
Today I prepared an ippuku — a simple, straight bowl of matcha — shared with a friend in antique cups that have been passed down to me. Matcha lattes are...
Why Drink Matcha Straight?
Today I prepared an ippuku — a simple, straight bowl of matcha — shared with a friend in antique cups that have been passed down to me. Matcha lattes are...
Flowers, Tea, and the Art of Stillness
When I feel inspired to create, I often turn to flowers. This ikebana-inspired arrangement — eucalyptus, rose, and chrysanthemum — reflects a simple trinity: line, softness, and fragrance. In the...
Flowers, Tea, and the Art of Stillness
When I feel inspired to create, I often turn to flowers. This ikebana-inspired arrangement — eucalyptus, rose, and chrysanthemum — reflects a simple trinity: line, softness, and fragrance. In the...
Meeting the Monsters Calmly
Today’s tea time was playful — an ippuku of matcha paired with Tokaragashi’s “Monster Wagashi,” a luxurious mochi filled with purple potato (taro) and covered in lightly roasted pistachio. Sweet....
Meeting the Monsters Calmly
Today’s tea time was playful — an ippuku of matcha paired with Tokaragashi’s “Monster Wagashi,” a luxurious mochi filled with purple potato (taro) and covered in lightly roasted pistachio. Sweet....
Ki-mochi: Good Feelings, Shared
This Saturday, from 1–5pm near Woodland Park Zoo, I’ll be hosting a Valentine pop-up alongside @Tokaragashi. Tokara-san is crafting a special wagashi she calls “Ki-mochi” (気持ち) — meaning feeling, or...
Ki-mochi: Good Feelings, Shared
This Saturday, from 1–5pm near Woodland Park Zoo, I’ll be hosting a Valentine pop-up alongside @Tokaragashi. Tokara-san is crafting a special wagashi she calls “Ki-mochi” (気持ち) — meaning feeling, or...