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Gratitude, Practiced One Bowl at a Time

Gratitude, Practiced One Bowl at a Time

My matcha ritual is deeply rooted in Urasenke Japanese tea ceremony, a tradition my mother has studied and lived for over 20 years. Through her, I learned that tea is...

Gratitude, Practiced One Bowl at a Time

My matcha ritual is deeply rooted in Urasenke Japanese tea ceremony, a tradition my mother has studied and lived for over 20 years. Through her, I learned that tea is...

Cedar + Elm Fall Afternoon Tea Tasting — A Season of Connection

Cedar + Elm Fall Afternoon Tea Tasting — A Seas...

As we say goodbye to fall, I wanted to share a few moments from our recent Afternoon Tea Tasting at Cedar + Elm, located inside the beautiful The Lodge at...

Cedar + Elm Fall Afternoon Tea Tasting — A Seas...

As we say goodbye to fall, I wanted to share a few moments from our recent Afternoon Tea Tasting at Cedar + Elm, located inside the beautiful The Lodge at...

🎄 A Cozy Holiday Treat: From-Scratch Jyoraku Matcha Pudding (Easy No-Bake Recipe)

🎄 A Cozy Holiday Treat: From-Scratch Jyoraku Ma...

There’s something magical about the holiday season — soft lights, warm kitchens, and the joy of sharing good food with people you love. This year, that magic arrived in the...

🎄 A Cozy Holiday Treat: From-Scratch Jyoraku Ma...

There’s something magical about the holiday season — soft lights, warm kitchens, and the joy of sharing good food with people you love. This year, that magic arrived in the...

A Simple, Nostalgic Matcha Moment (with Butter Mochi!)

A Simple, Nostalgic Matcha Moment (with Butter ...

Today’s tea time brought together two things that always feel like home: a bowl of Jyoraku Matcha and a soft, buttery square of Haupia Butter Mochi from my Hawai‘i family...

A Simple, Nostalgic Matcha Moment (with Butter ...

Today’s tea time brought together two things that always feel like home: a bowl of Jyoraku Matcha and a soft, buttery square of Haupia Butter Mochi from my Hawai‘i family...

Matcha Cloud Moments: Staying Grounded in the Holiday Season

Matcha Cloud Moments: Staying Grounded in the H...

This time of year can feel like one long to-do list, but I’ve found grounding in the small rituals — especially the ones that nourish both body and spirit. My...

Matcha Cloud Moments: Staying Grounded in the H...

This time of year can feel like one long to-do list, but I’ve found grounding in the small rituals — especially the ones that nourish both body and spirit. My...

A Gentle Nightcap: Hojicha Latte + Holiday Wellness

A Gentle Nightcap: Hojicha Latte + Holiday Well...

After a long and busy weekend, I’ve been focusing on staying grounded and caring for my health as the winter season begins to unfold. Last night, that meant making myself...

A Gentle Nightcap: Hojicha Latte + Holiday Well...

After a long and busy weekend, I’ve been focusing on staying grounded and caring for my health as the winter season begins to unfold. Last night, that meant making myself...