Life with tea
What Japanese Tea Can Do: Discovering the World...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.This blog usually focuses on Uji tea, sharing ways to enjoy it at various times of the day, in different methods,...
Everyday Tea and Rice: The Meaning Behind ‘Nich...
Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.Today, I’d like to share a familiar Japanese phrase that has its roots in tea culture and daily life:"Nichijou-sahanji" (日常茶飯事)This phrase...
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...
