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Matcha & Black Bean Cake: A Comforting Tea Time Surprise

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 Easy and Divine)

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 of Changing Your Mind

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 to Spring

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...

Sencha for Two: A Simple Guide to Brewing Beautifully

Sencha for Two: A Simple Guide to Brewing Beaut...

There’s a quiet beauty in preparing tea for someone you care about. In my latest video, I brewed deep-steamed sencha (fukamushi) for a friend, showing just how easy it is...

Sencha for Two: A Simple Guide to Brewing Beaut...

There’s a quiet beauty in preparing tea for someone you care about. In my latest video, I brewed deep-steamed sencha (fukamushi) for a friend, showing just how easy it is...

Matcha, Mochi & the Last Whisper of Spring

Matcha, Mochi & the Last Whisper of Spring

There’s something bittersweet about seasonal sweets—especially when you know it’s the last one for the year. This week, I savored one of the final Sakura Mochis from Setsuko Pastry over...

Matcha, Mochi & the Last Whisper of Spring

There’s something bittersweet about seasonal sweets—especially when you know it’s the last one for the year. This week, I savored one of the final Sakura Mochis from Setsuko Pastry over...