The Gentle Scenery Painted by Japanese Tea
Hello everyone, this is Keko from our Online Store.
Whenever you purchase tea from our online store,
I often find myself wondering—how do you enjoy it?
Perhaps it’s on a quiet afternoon at home.
After a slightly late lunch, you gaze out the window,
set the kettle to boil, prepare your teapot,
and gently add the tea leaves.
In the moment when the steam begins to rise,
you feel your shoulders relax—
as if time itself has softened.
I believe this is one of the small yet beautiful scenes that come with tea.
Or perhaps, it’s as a gift for someone dear to you.
When you place the tea in a box and wrap it with care,
that person’s face may come to mind.
Will they enjoy it?
How will they savor it?
I think there is a kind of gentle imagination
woven into the act of giving.
At Nakamura Tokichi Honten, we hope to deliver not only the tea itself,
but also the moments in which it will be enjoyed—
the how, the where, and the with whom.
It’s like quietly asking,
"What kind of scene will this tea create in your life?"
Tea is a mysterious presence.
It suits a rainy day,
yet it also belongs in the stillness of a sunny morning,
or in the warm company of someone at dusk.
That softness, I think,
is what inspires the imagination.
Even with the same sencha,
the experience changes—depending on who brews it
and the feelings they bring to the cup.
And perhaps,
those subtle differences are the true charm,
the depth, and the lingering aftertaste of tea.
May Japanese tea become a quiet starting point
for a beautiful scene in your daily life.
What does your moment with tea look like?