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Girls’ Day Tea Time | Hinamatsuri Pop-Up
This Sunday, March 1st from 1–5PM, Flowering Waters and Tokaragashi are gathering to celebrate Hinamatsuri — Japan’s Girls’ Day festival and a quiet marker of early spring. Tokaragashi will feature...
Girls’ Day Tea Time | Hinamatsuri Pop-Up
This Sunday, March 1st from 1–5PM, Flowering Waters and Tokaragashi are gathering to celebrate Hinamatsuri — Japan’s Girls’ Day festival and a quiet marker of early spring. Tokaragashi will feature...
Hinamatsuri, Tea, and the Turning of the Season
As early March approaches, I find myself returning to the quiet beauty of Hinamatsuri (雛祭り) — Girls’ Day. Celebrated each year on March 3, Hinamatsuri is one of Japan’s five...
Hinamatsuri, Tea, and the Turning of the Season
As early March approaches, I find myself returning to the quiet beauty of Hinamatsuri (雛祭り) — Girls’ Day. Celebrated each year on March 3, Hinamatsuri is one of Japan’s five...
Genmai-Matcha: Rustic Warmth, Bright Lift
Genmai-Matcha is one of those blends that feels both nostalgic and modern. At its foundation is deep-steamed green tea — rich, full-bodied, vibrant. Layered into it is roasted brown rice,...
Genmai-Matcha: Rustic Warmth, Bright Lift
Genmai-Matcha is one of those blends that feels both nostalgic and modern. At its foundation is deep-steamed green tea — rich, full-bodied, vibrant. Layered into it is roasted brown rice,...
Elevated, But Honest: The Matcha Latte Ritual
There are days for discipline — and days for softness. Today called for an elevated Jyoraku Matcha latte. Recipe: Sift 2 teaspoons of Jyoraku Matcha into a bowl or vessel....
Elevated, But Honest: The Matcha Latte Ritual
There are days for discipline — and days for softness. Today called for an elevated Jyoraku Matcha latte. Recipe: Sift 2 teaspoons of Jyoraku Matcha into a bowl or vessel....
Matcha & Hojicha Latte Pop-Up at Kobo Seattle
Today from 11AM–4PM, I’ll be serving matcha and hojicha lattes at Kobo in Seattle’s International District (604 S Jackson St). Kobo is a thoughtfully curated space featuring art, fine crafts,...
Matcha & Hojicha Latte Pop-Up at Kobo Seattle
Today from 11AM–4PM, I’ll be serving matcha and hojicha lattes at Kobo in Seattle’s International District (604 S Jackson St). Kobo is a thoughtfully curated space featuring art, fine crafts,...
Why Drink Matcha Straight?
Today I prepared an ippuku — a simple, straight bowl of matcha — shared with a friend in antique cups that have been passed down to me. Matcha lattes are...
Why Drink Matcha Straight?
Today I prepared an ippuku — a simple, straight bowl of matcha — shared with a friend in antique cups that have been passed down to me. Matcha lattes are...