Jan • 雪眞

My name is Jan, though in the tea room, I am known as 雪眞 (Sesshin). For me, tea is a shared language. It is a way to connect, reflect, and inhabit the present moment. Jan's Chanoma is a place to listen to the tea and find your own quiet rhythm.

Flavour Analysis - Not Your Usual Tea & Chocolate Pairing Event

I partnered up with my friend, a chocolate expert, to offer tea and craft chocolate pairings that are driven by the participants!

How to Care for Your Chawan: Before & After Making Matcha

A chawan (tea bowl) is more than just a vessel. It’s an essential part of the matcha experience. Proper preparation before use and careful cleaning afterward help maintain its beauty and longevity. Here are some tips on how to care for your chawan.

Sharing the Story of Wakoucha

I had been seeking out Wakoucha specifically in the past two years and was thrilled to be able to introduce three of them at this event, held as part of Nikkei Centre's cultural program.

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 in. But now, I'm entering my 4th year. Here's how I found my Way to chanoyu.

Travel Through Japan with Tea

To share my tea knowledge and journey, I invited others to travel through Japan with tea!

Timeline of the Japanese Tea History

In this visual timeline, explore the key moments that have influenced Japanese tea traditions and discover how this beloved beverage became an essential part of daily life.