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Create a Life That Feels Like Art: Wildflower-I...
In a world of structure and perfectionism, this wild-style flower arrangement is my way of saying: you get to define your own beauty. Inspired by the freedom of nature and...
Create a Life That Feels Like Art: Wildflower-I...
In a world of structure and perfectionism, this wild-style flower arrangement is my way of saying: you get to define your own beauty. Inspired by the freedom of nature and...
Dynamic Beauty in a Pale Cup: Sencha from Kyushu
At first glance, this tea might look faint. But don’t let the color fool you—this single cultivar Fukamushi Sencha from Kyushu is full of umami and complexity. One of the...
Dynamic Beauty in a Pale Cup: Sencha from Kyushu
At first glance, this tea might look faint. But don’t let the color fool you—this single cultivar Fukamushi Sencha from Kyushu is full of umami and complexity. One of the...
From Ceremony to Home Latte: Embracing the Prin...
I spent my childhood immersed in Urasenkei tea ceremonies—my mom guiding each measured whisk, each mindful sip. Our family has poured tea for over two decades. So, whipping up a...
From Ceremony to Home Latte: Embracing the Prin...
I spent my childhood immersed in Urasenkei tea ceremonies—my mom guiding each measured whisk, each mindful sip. Our family has poured tea for over two decades. So, whipping up a...
Kyushu Sencha + Freestyle Ikebana: A Ritual of ...
There are two simple things that always bring me back to myself: a quiet cup of Kyushu sencha and placing flowers into form. Freestyle ikebana* isn’t about perfection—it’s about energy....
Kyushu Sencha + Freestyle Ikebana: A Ritual of ...
There are two simple things that always bring me back to myself: a quiet cup of Kyushu sencha and placing flowers into form. Freestyle ikebana* isn’t about perfection—it’s about energy....
Matcha in the Open PNW Air: A Springtime Ritual...
Today, I followed the call of sunshine. With my whisk, bowl, and a few grams of Jyoraku Matcha, I stepped outside and created a tea space beneath the trees. I’ve...
Matcha in the Open PNW Air: A Springtime Ritual...
Today, I followed the call of sunshine. With my whisk, bowl, and a few grams of Jyoraku Matcha, I stepped outside and created a tea space beneath the trees. I’ve...
Whisking Stillness: The Power of Ritualized Peace
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to feel far from ourselves—like we’ve drifted, even in the quiet moments. But every time I reach for my chasen (matcha...
Whisking Stillness: The Power of Ritualized Peace
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to feel far from ourselves—like we’ve drifted, even in the quiet moments. But every time I reach for my chasen (matcha...