Life with tea

Savoring Gratitude, One Cup at a Time

Hello everyone, I'm Keko from the online team. As November arrives, I often find myself quietly rediscovering the feeling of gratitude—a gentle warmth that begins to stir somewhere inside as...

Finding Calm in a Cup of Tea

Hello everyone 😊I’m Keko, one of the online staff members at Nakamura Tokichi Honten. As the air grows colder and the days grow shorter,I find myself reaching for a warm...

Taiwan-Style Scallion Pancakes with Used Sencha...

Hello everyone, I’m Keko, one of the online staff members 😊 Have you ever brewed a pot of Japanese tea and looked at the leftover leaves,thinking, “They still smell so...

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...

Easy Matcha Risotto Recipe

Matcha Risotto Recipe — A Gentle, Flavorful Japanese TwistAs the air turns crisp and autumn deepens, it's time to warm up with a comforting dish. This matcha risotto blends the...

Fragrant Matcha Oil & Umami Pasta with Shirasu ...

Hello everyone 😊 This is Keko from the online team.Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that’s simple yet impressively aromatic: homemade Matcha Oil and a fragrant pasta dish using...

【Recipe】Matcha Amazake Hot Rum

Hello everyone 😊 This is Keko from the Online Team!Today, I’d love to share a warm winter drink that soothes both body and soul—a comforting matcha cocktail infused with fermented...

Gyokuro: A Tea You Experience, Not Just Drink

Hello everyone, this is Keko from the online team. One afternoon, I had a delightful conversation with a customer. They said softly:"I know Gyokuro is considered a fine tea… but...