Hello everyone, this is Keko from the online team 😊
May is already halfway through, and spring’s bright energy is slowly giving way to the gentle warmth of early summer.
You can feel it in the color of the light, in the scent of the breeze—
this quiet shift is one of the most beautiful times in the tea-growing season.
🌿 When fresh tea rests
After the first flush of tea has been picked and celebrated,
some leaves take a different path.
They’re not rushed.
They’re not sent out immediately.
Instead, they are allowed to rest—quietly, patiently.
These teas spend time absorbing stillness,
and in return, they offer depth, softness, and calm.
🍵 Gentle aroma, rounded flavor
Unlike the bright freshness of just-picked tea,
these slowly matured teas carry a mellow character.
Their aroma is gentle,
their sweetness and umami more rounded.
A sip feels like a deep breath.
Time seems to slow just a little.
🌸 Tea is a reflection of the season
Spring brings new beginnings.
Early summer deepens them.
Tea, like us, changes with the seasons.
There are teas for bright mornings,
and others for quiet evenings.
Some teas are made to be tasted now,
while others are made to be savored later.
🌱 Until next time
In this quiet moment between seasons,
perhaps you’ll find a tea that brings you stillness.
I’ll be back again next month to share another story of tea and time 🌿