Tea for Rainy Days – A Quiet Moment in Bōshu Season
Hello everyone, this is Keko from the online team 😊
As June begins, we enter a seasonal period called Bōshu in the traditional Japanese calendar.
Bōshu marks the time when grains like rice begin to grow,
and it also signals the beginning of the rainy season.
The sky turns softer, the air becomes heavier,
and everything around us begins to slow down—
including the way we enjoy tea.
🌧 When the rain falls, the kettle sings
Some people find the rainy season gloomy,
but I believe it’s the perfect time for tea.
The sound of gentle rain,
the calm of staying indoors,
the quiet joy of waiting as your tea leaves slowly unfurl.
There’s something peaceful about it all—
as if the weather itself is telling us to take a break.
🍵 A deeper, softer flavor
The green tea picked in spring begins to settle.
Its sharpness fades just a little,
leaving behind a mellow, rounded taste.
It’s like fruit ripening slowly—
becoming more balanced, more soothing with time.
That’s the kind of tea I love most in early summer.
☔️ What to drink in Bōshu?
On sunny days, a cold-brewed sencha refreshes the spirit.
On rainy days, a warm cup of gyokuro is perfect for unwinding.
This season is a wonderful time to enjoy the soft depth of tea that has gently aged since spring.
A quiet sweetness.
A lingering aroma.
And a stillness that stays with you, even after the cup is empty.
🌱 Closing thoughts
Bōshu is a time when we may feel busy without knowing why.
But even five minutes of calm with tea can shift everything.
So if you hear the rain outside,
maybe it’s the perfect time to pause…
and pour yourself a cup 🍵