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Tea Time Series: Jyoraku Matcha & Traditional Y...
Today’s tea time is all about elegance in simplicity. I’m sipping 2g of Jyoraku Matcha—my go-to for straight matcha moments—with just a little over a quarter cup of soft water...
Tea Time Series: Jyoraku Matcha & Traditional Y...
Today’s tea time is all about elegance in simplicity. I’m sipping 2g of Jyoraku Matcha—my go-to for straight matcha moments—with just a little over a quarter cup of soft water...
Come Sip with Me: Matcha Tasting at KOBO This S...
This Saturday, I’ll be sharing one of my favorite rituals—tea time—with all of you at KOBO in Seattle’s International District, from 12pm to 4pm. If you’ve been curious about Japanese...
Come Sip with Me: Matcha Tasting at KOBO This S...
This Saturday, I’ll be sharing one of my favorite rituals—tea time—with all of you at KOBO in Seattle’s International District, from 12pm to 4pm. If you’ve been curious about Japanese...
Matcha & Black Bean Cake: A Comforting Tea Time...
You already know I love a good matcha moment—and this one feels extra special. I’m sipping Jyoraku Matcha, the same ceremonial blend used in Urasenkei tea schools right here in...
Matcha & Black Bean Cake: A Comforting Tea Time...
You already know I love a good matcha moment—and this one feels extra special. I’m sipping Jyoraku Matcha, the same ceremonial blend used in Urasenkei tea schools right here in...
How to Make a Lux Matcha Latte (That’s Actually...
While I typically enjoy my matcha straight—simple, clear, meditative—there are moments when I crave something indulgent.Enter: the lux matcha latte. Made with just a few carefully chosen ingredients, this is...
How to Make a Lux Matcha Latte (That’s Actually...
While I typically enjoy my matcha straight—simple, clear, meditative—there are moments when I crave something indulgent.Enter: the lux matcha latte. Made with just a few carefully chosen ingredients, this is...
Freestyle Ikebana & Green Tea: The Quiet Power ...
There’s a quiet wisdom in letting plans shift. During my tea time ritual, I set up a mellow freestyle ikebana arrangement with two kenzans (also called "frogs" in the U.S.)—but...
Freestyle Ikebana & Green Tea: The Quiet Power ...
There’s a quiet wisdom in letting plans shift. During my tea time ritual, I set up a mellow freestyle ikebana arrangement with two kenzans (also called "frogs" in the U.S.)—but...
Jyoraku Matcha + Cherry Yokan: A Sweet Send-Off...
Spring Sakuras (Cherry Blossoms)may be saying goodbye, but this tea moment? It’s blooming. A lovely customer gifted me one of the very last cherry yokans from this year’s Sakura Matsuri...
Jyoraku Matcha + Cherry Yokan: A Sweet Send-Off...
Spring Sakuras (Cherry Blossoms)may be saying goodbye, but this tea moment? It’s blooming. A lovely customer gifted me one of the very last cherry yokans from this year’s Sakura Matsuri...