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Cultivating a Little More Whimsy
Still thinking about that little "forest fairy" feeling... Maybe that's one of the gifts tea offers us. Not escapism—but wonder. A beautiful wagashi.A cup of usucha.A quiet afternoon. Tea reminds...
Cultivating a Little More Whimsy
Still thinking about that little "forest fairy" feeling... Maybe that's one of the gifts tea offers us. Not escapism—but wonder. A beautiful wagashi.A cup of usucha.A quiet afternoon. Tea reminds...
Forest Fairy Tea Time
A quiet solo Jyoraku usucha tea session 🍵🌿 Yesterday after chadō practice, my sensei gifted me homemade wagashi, and this beautiful summer confection paired perfectly with tea. Sometimes I think...
Forest Fairy Tea Time
A quiet solo Jyoraku usucha tea session 🍵🌿 Yesterday after chadō practice, my sensei gifted me homemade wagashi, and this beautiful summer confection paired perfectly with tea. Sometimes I think...
Recharging Softly
A simple iced matcha latte moment 🍵⚡️ Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about recharging — not in a rushed “bounce back” kind of way, but in a softer, more...
Recharging Softly
A simple iced matcha latte moment 🍵⚡️ Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about recharging — not in a rushed “bounce back” kind of way, but in a softer, more...
Tea Democracy
A simple kukicha tea session outdoors with friends 🍃 In Japanese tea preparation, pouring evenly between cups helps ensure balanced flavor and equal temperature.
Tea Democracy
A simple kukicha tea session outdoors with friends 🍃 In Japanese tea preparation, pouring evenly between cups helps ensure balanced flavor and equal temperature.
What a 20th-Generation Chasen Maker Taught Me A...
I recently attended a lecture that left me feeling both inspired and humbled. Hosted by Nara Tea Company, the event welcomed Tango Tanimura, a 20th-generation chasen craftsman from Takayama, Nara—the...
What a 20th-Generation Chasen Maker Taught Me A...
I recently attended a lecture that left me feeling both inspired and humbled. Hosted by Nara Tea Company, the event welcomed Tango Tanimura, a 20th-generation chasen craftsman from Takayama, Nara—the...
The Matcha Spilled and I Kept the Video Anyway
Recently I filmed a Jyoraku matcha session that wasn't exactly how I imagined. I spilled. Immediately, I had the urge to stop, clean it up, and start over. I think...
The Matcha Spilled and I Kept the Video Anyway
Recently I filmed a Jyoraku matcha session that wasn't exactly how I imagined. I spilled. Immediately, I had the urge to stop, clean it up, and start over. I think...