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How to Rebrew Sencha Tea + Take Your Tea Time Outdoors

How to Rebrew Sencha Tea + Take Your Tea Time O...

Loose-leaf Sencha deserves a second (and third) chance. If you're like me, you love the grassy, umami-rich first steep—but did you know your Sencha can evolve with each rebrew? Today...

How to Rebrew Sencha Tea + Take Your Tea Time O...

Loose-leaf Sencha deserves a second (and third) chance. If you're like me, you love the grassy, umami-rich first steep—but did you know your Sencha can evolve with each rebrew? Today...

Jyoraku Matcha + Gooey Butter Cake: A Bittersweet Pairing for a Beautiful Life

Jyoraku Matcha + Gooey Butter Cake: A Bitterswe...

Today’s tea time was equal parts cozy and contemplative. I brewed a bowl of Jyoraku Matcha, my favorite Kyoto blend, in full ceremonial style—whisked to a fine froth, grassy and...

Jyoraku Matcha + Gooey Butter Cake: A Bitterswe...

Today’s tea time was equal parts cozy and contemplative. I brewed a bowl of Jyoraku Matcha, my favorite Kyoto blend, in full ceremonial style—whisked to a fine froth, grassy and...

How to Brew Fukamushi Sencha (with Peonies & Peace)

How to Brew Fukamushi Sencha (with Peonies & Pe...

Sometimes, the most powerful moments are the quiet ones: spooning leaves, pouring warm water, and watching vibrant green unfurl into liquid gold. Today, I brewed Fukamushi Sencha from Kyushu—a deep-steamed...

How to Brew Fukamushi Sencha (with Peonies & Pe...

Sometimes, the most powerful moments are the quiet ones: spooning leaves, pouring warm water, and watching vibrant green unfurl into liquid gold. Today, I brewed Fukamushi Sencha from Kyushu—a deep-steamed...

How to Make a Beautiful Bowl of Jyoraku Matcha (With My Family’s Ceremonial Blend from Kyoto)

How to Make a Beautiful Bowl of Jyoraku Matcha ...

There’s something grounding about preparing a simple bowl of matcha. With just a few tools and quiet intention, you can shift your whole energy. (*Also, a moment for this peony...

How to Make a Beautiful Bowl of Jyoraku Matcha ...

There’s something grounding about preparing a simple bowl of matcha. With just a few tools and quiet intention, you can shift your whole energy. (*Also, a moment for this peony...

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! 🍵...