Life with tea

Discover the Rich Flavors of Sencha Tokichi: A ...

Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.As autumn deepens and the first hints of winter appear, we’re excited to introduce our seasonal tea, Sencha Tokichi. Grown in...

Exploring Matcha: The Art of Usucha and Koicha

Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.Today, I’d like to introduce you to two beautiful styles of enjoying matcha: usucha (thin tea) and koicha (thick tea). Both...

Celebrating 1 Year of Our Shijo Store

Hello everyone, this is Keko from the online team. We’re thrilled to celebrate the 1st anniversary of our Shijo store! To mark this special occasion, we’ve created a festive autumn...

The Timeless Beauty of Uji's Okina Kaki: A Tree...

Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.Today, I’d love to share with you a story about a very special tree that stands gracefully at our Uji flagship...

Nakamura Tokichi main store “Noren” story

Hello everyone. This is Midopa, an online staff member.   Today I would like to tell you a secret about the "Noren" of Nakamura Tokichi main store.   “Noren” changes...

Exploring Japanese Tea and Sweets with a Playfu...

Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members😊 Today, I'd like to share with you a few of our creations that celebrate the harmony between tea and sweets,...

The Allure of Tea Jars at the Entrance of Uji M...

Hello everyone, I'm Keko, one of the online staff members.As you step into the Uji Main Store, you are greeted by a captivating display of tea jars. These jars are...

What is Chakabuki?

Today, I'd love to share with you a fascinating and playful part of Japanese tea culture known as "Chakabuki" (茶かぶき). It's a traditional tea-tasting game that has its roots in...