Kanro – A Cup of Tea for Deepening Autumn
Hello everyone, this is Keko from the online team 😊
October brings a beautiful seasonal shift known in Japan as Kanro, or “Cold Dew.”
It’s the time when the morning dew feels cooler,
and the crispness in the air reminds us—autumn is here.
The sky grows higher, the breeze becomes clearer,
and something in the air invites you to slow down.
🍁 Tea for longer nights
As the days grow shorter, the nights stretch gently.
It’s during these quiet evenings that tea becomes more than a drink—
it becomes a companion.
A warm teapot.
Steam rising slowly.
A quiet cup in hand as the world around you winds down.
🍵 Teas that suit the season
What do I enjoy during this time?
Hōjicha – light, toasty, perfect for late afternoons
matching the rhythm of cool air and calm evenings.
🌿 Tea helps us notice the season
When life gets busy, we often forget how much is changing around us.
But a moment with tea can bring that awareness back.
The color of the leaves.
The feel of your favorite mug.
The warmth that settles, not just in your hands, but in your thoughts.
Kanro is a season of quiet change.
A chance to pause and reflect.
To feel autumn not only in the air, but also in your cup.
May your tea this month bring you stillness, warmth, and a soft kind of joy 🍵