Life with tea

Make This Year the Year of Gyokuro

Make this year the year of Gyokuro. Shaded like Matcha for rich Umami, it offers relaxation and health benefits. Brewing it in a Kyusu (Teapot) creates a mindful ritual of...

Simmered Daikon with Matcha Miso — A Warm Taste...

Simmered Daikon with Matcha Miso — A Warm Taste of Japanese Winter Hello everyone, I’m Keko, one of the online staff members 😊 As the air grows colder and evenings...

Matcha Cheese Fondue Recipe

Hello everyone, this is Keko from the online store team 😊 January brings crisp, cold days—the kind that make us long for warm meals shared around the table with family...

Matcha Zenzai & Matcha Milk Zenzai – A Cozy Jap...

Hello everyone, I’m Keko, part of the online store team. As the new year begins and the cold of January deepens, there’s nothing more comforting than gathering around the table...

Begin the Year with Matcha: A Mindful Japanese ...

Hello, I’m Keko from the online team at Nakamura Tokichi Honten. The beginning of a new year often comes with resolutions, fresh starts, and a desire to reset our rhythm.But...

Start Planning Now: Your Top Travel Destination...

As the New Year approaches, are you dreaming of your next adventure?  If a trip to Japan is in your plans, we invite you to look a little further beyond...

Protecting the Perfect Cup: How Nakamura Tokich...

Nakamura Tokichi Honten overcame 2025's extreme weather through 170 years of tradition. Using expert Gogumi (blending) and their five senses, they crafted the "perfect cup" from resilient tea leaves. Experience...

Matcha Desserts for Winter Parties: Tiramisu, M...

Hello everyone, this is Keko from the online store team 😊 December is a month of gatherings—family dinners, holiday parties, and quiet moments with friends.This year, why not bring a...