Shimotsuki – Tea Time for the Quiet End of Autumn
Hello everyone, this is Keko from the online team 😊
November has arrived, and with it,
the soft stillness that marks the end of autumn.
In Japan, this month is known as Shimotsuki, or “Frost Month”—
a time when mornings grow crisp, and the first frost may begin to appear.
The air is colder now,
but it carries a certain calm that feels comforting in its own quiet way.
🍵 Steam and stillness
This season makes hot tea feel more welcome than ever.
Wrapping your hands around a warm teacup,
watching the gentle swirl of steam rise—
There’s peace in that moment.
A reminder to slow down and settle in.
🌰 Recommended teas for Shimotsuki
As autumn gives way to winter,
here are some teas I love to drink:
Genmaicha – nutty and soothing, perfect for afternoon breaks
Tea, in this season, is not just a drink.
It’s a soft pause in the rhythm of your day.
🍂 A season for small kindnesses
Shimotsuki is a bridge—
from the colors of autumn to the quiet of winter.
In the chill of shorter days,
tea brings not just warmth to your hands,
but gentleness to your thoughts.
Let this month’s tea be a way to care for yourself,
one quiet cup at a time.