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🍂Living is Only Now: October’s Lesson in Tea + ...
The Karhu Studio Kyoto calendar welcomes October with the theme: 「人生の花咲く時はただ一刻」– Living is only now. There’s something grounding about beginning a new month with this reminder. Just like tea, life...
🍂Living is Only Now: October’s Lesson in Tea + ...
The Karhu Studio Kyoto calendar welcomes October with the theme: 「人生の花咲く時はただ一刻」– Living is only now. There’s something grounding about beginning a new month with this reminder. Just like tea, life...
Fresh Teas + Afternoon Tea in the Forest (10/21...
I’m delighted to share that our next shipment of teas will be arriving from Kyoto in early next week! These teas are carefully crafted by a small, family-run producer, and...
Fresh Teas + Afternoon Tea in the Forest (10/21...
I’m delighted to share that our next shipment of teas will be arriving from Kyoto in early next week! These teas are carefully crafted by a small, family-run producer, and...
Seasonal Sip: Earl Grey Matcha Latte...mmm Lave...
One of the joys of tea culture is discovering how flavors—old and new—can come together in unexpected harmony. On a recent visit to a local café, I tried a seasonal...
Seasonal Sip: Earl Grey Matcha Latte...mmm Lave...
One of the joys of tea culture is discovering how flavors—old and new—can come together in unexpected harmony. On a recent visit to a local café, I tried a seasonal...
Finding Zen at Seattle’s Japanese Cultural & Co...
Seattle holds a gem for anyone who loves Japanese culture: the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW), located in a historic building on Weller Street. More than just...
Finding Zen at Seattle’s Japanese Cultural & Co...
Seattle holds a gem for anyone who loves Japanese culture: the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW), located in a historic building on Weller Street. More than just...
Tea, Flowers, and the Beauty of Impermanence 🌸🍵
In Japanese aesthetics, there’s a concept called 物の哀れ (mono no aware)—the gentle sadness and appreciation for impermanence. Tea and flowers embody this truth. The blooms on my table today won’t...
Tea, Flowers, and the Beauty of Impermanence 🌸🍵
In Japanese aesthetics, there’s a concept called 物の哀れ (mono no aware)—the gentle sadness and appreciation for impermanence. Tea and flowers embody this truth. The blooms on my table today won’t...
Autumn Tea Reflections 🍂
The start of autumn always feels like an invitation to slow down. The world shifts—sunlight softens, leaves turn golden, and the air cools just enough to wrap your hands around...
Autumn Tea Reflections 🍂
The start of autumn always feels like an invitation to slow down. The world shifts—sunlight softens, leaves turn golden, and the air cools just enough to wrap your hands around...