Life with tea
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...
The Perfect Water for Japanese Tea
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members. 😊 One of the most crucial factors in brewing the perfect cup of Japanese tea is water. Did you know...
Discover the World of Japanese Tea Competitions...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.Today, I’d like to introduce you to an intriguing aspect of Japanese tea culture that you may not be familiar with:...
the beginning
The beginning of the New Year (shogatsuko hajime). I'm sure you've heard of it somehow. Originally, December 8th of the lunar calendar was said to be the beginning of things....
This year has gone by so quickly.
Looking back, I don't remember much about spring and summer, and in the blink of an eye, it was December. Keko is feeling anxious. Due to my busy schedule, I...
Explore Japanese Tea Vessels: Hōhin and Yokote ...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.Today, I’d like to introduce you to the fascinating world of Japanese tea vessels, focusing on their various shapes and the...
The Spirit’s Fragrance: Lessons from a Japanese...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.Today, let’s explore another wonderful Japanese proverb that reflects the depth of tea culture in daily life:"Cha no hanaga yori ki...
What Does Bancha Mean? Discover Regional Variat...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members. In my previous post, I shared how the term “bancha” can mean different things depending on the region in Japan....