Life with tea
Embracing the Chill of Daikan: The Heart of Winter
Hello everyone, I’m Keko, one of the online staff members. 🌱 As we step into January 20, 2025, we arrive at Daikan (大寒), or "Greater Cold," a significant moment in...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Matcha and Choco...
Hello everyone ( ´∀`)This is Keko from the online staff! Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and I can’t help but feel excited as the city fills with sweet aromas and...
Tea Depends on Water: Wisdom from a Japanese Pr...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.Today, I’d like to introduce another thought-provoking Japanese saying connected to tea:"Cha wa mizu ga sen" (茶は水が詮)This translates to “Tea depends...
The Beauty of Ichigo Ichie: Cherishing Every Mo...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.Today, I’d like to reflect on a beautiful concept deeply rooted in Japanese tea culture: “ichigo ichie” (一期一会). This phrase translates...
Master the Art of Brewing: Why Measuring Tea Le...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members. If you’re like me and love savoring the perfect cup of Japanese tea, you may have noticed that the taste...
Understanding the Role of the Roji: A Path to P...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.Today, I’d like to introduce you to the concept of “roji” (露地), the garden path leading to a tea room. Also...
Matcha Premium Hatsu-Mukashi: Uji’s Finest Matc...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.Today, I’m excited to share a story about one of the most exceptional matcha teas in the world: Matcha Premium Hatsu-Mukashi.This...
Welcoming the New Year with Gratitude and a Cup...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.As the year comes to a close, there’s something deeply satisfying about cleaning up and preparing a fresh, new calendar.✨ It...