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The hidden link between Matcha and Samurai 🍵⚔️

The hidden link between Matcha and Samurai 🍵⚔️

Forget the image of a "polite tea party." For the Samurai of feudal Japan, drinking Matcha was a life-or-death routine. 1. Why drink it before battle?In an era where "tomorrow...

The hidden link between Matcha and Samurai 🍵⚔️

Forget the image of a "polite tea party." For the Samurai of feudal Japan, drinking Matcha was a life-or-death routine. 1. Why drink it before battle?In an era where "tomorrow...

Something special is brewing

Something special is brewing

I’ve been thinking of a new way to say "thank you" to everyone who purchases our Matcha. Instead of the usual Sencha gift, I’m experimenting with a traditional Japanese herb...

Something special is brewing

I’ve been thinking of a new way to say "thank you" to everyone who purchases our Matcha. Instead of the usual Sencha gift, I’m experimenting with a traditional Japanese herb...

self-introduction

self-introduction

have some difficult news to share. Due to persistent issues with the payment system, I’ve had to make the heart-wrenching decision to close my Etsy shop.I poured my heart and...

self-introduction

have some difficult news to share. Due to persistent issues with the payment system, I’ve had to make the heart-wrenching decision to close my Etsy shop.I poured my heart and...

Ginkaku-ji: Temple of Wabi-Sabi

Ginkaku-ji: Temple of Wabi-Sabi

The Essence of Wabi-Sabi and the Spirit of Zen The culture of Wabi-Sabi was not born from the world of grandeur and opulence built during the era of the grandfather...

Ginkaku-ji: Temple of Wabi-Sabi

The Essence of Wabi-Sabi and the Spirit of Zen The culture of Wabi-Sabi was not born from the world of grandeur and opulence built during the era of the grandfather...

The difference between thin tea and thick tea

The difference between thin tea and thick tea

When you hear the word "Usucha" (thin tea), you might think it's just a "weak" tea, but that’s not the case. The vibrant, frothy Matcha that most people imagine is...

The difference between thin tea and thick tea

When you hear the word "Usucha" (thin tea), you might think it's just a "weak" tea, but that’s not the case. The vibrant, frothy Matcha that most people imagine is...

Why "Brown" Means "Tea Color" in Japan

Why "Brown" Means "Tea Color" in Japan

In Japan, the word for the color brown is 'Chairo,' which literally translates to 'the color of tea.' While modern Japanese green tea is vibrant green, back in the day,...

Why "Brown" Means "Tea Color" in Japan

In Japan, the word for the color brown is 'Chairo,' which literally translates to 'the color of tea.' While modern Japanese green tea is vibrant green, back in the day,...