How to Care for Your Chawan: Before & After Making Matcha
Growing up, I was taught to clean everything we use for food and drinks with soap/detergent. In the tearoom,
Sharing the Story of Wakoucha
Dear Tea Lovers,
I wrapped up the first month of 2025 with another tea workshop at Nikkei Centre. This time,
Starting My Chanoyu Journey
Studying Chanoyu (茶の湯) or sadō/chadō (茶道) was not something I had planned or that I had always been interested
Travel Through Japan with Tea
Dear tea lovers,
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of visiting tea farms across Japan, meeting master artisans,
Timeline of the Japanese Tea History
Japanese tea culture has a rich and fascinating history that spans over a thousand years, shaping the way tea is
