Japanese Tea ceremony encapsulates different aspects of arts. The path to the wealth of knowledge and culture is, in fact, hidden in “temae”, the ritual-like practice of tea serving. This time, we are going to take a closer look at the aesthetics and simplicity of “tea ceremony”, which hold strong significance in our life. Embark on…

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Probably, we have all heard of the invitation “shall we have a tea break?” It’s a moment to soothe our body and soul. A moment to kick back and feel refreshed. A moment when you experience a bottleneck. We all have these moments when we feel like making a fresh start in our lives that the…

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No matter how busy you are, a tea break is always a blissed moment in life. To take such a special moment to new heights, you need extraordinary glasses to delight the tiny little space in front of you and pull out the true, real attraction of your teas. Refresh your daily tea serving with the…

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The world of Japanese tea is inherently a place like a tea house or a Japanese garden, as well as other handicrafts such as tea cups, kimono, and hanging scrolls. It is thus known as an "integrated art" form as it brings together a variety of beautiful objects to create a harmonious space for guests. It…

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The charm of Japanese tea is that you can savor both umami and bitterness with a fresh aftertaste. Other than before and after meals, tea is just right for when you want to switch your mood during breaks at work or studying. Adding some sweets will transform your ordinary break time into a heavenly moment. Sweets…

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Pesticide-free, organic green tea produced from hand-raised soil Irie's tea plantation sprawls out on the top of a mountain at an altitude of 450m on the prefectural border between the Fukuoka and Kumamoto prefectures. The deep green mountain that sprawls out before your eyes is a location that has prospered since ancient times as one of…

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The highest quality tea leaves from a legendary tea field overlooking a sea of clouds Naganori Mori’s tea fields are nestled in the valleys of Narao (Shizuoka, Japan). The altitude is high, at 650 meters above sea level. With the right conditions of climate and temperature, it is possible to see a dreamy landscape of a…

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The French name of this pound cake- “Quatre-Quarts”- comes from adding ¼ of the four base ingredients at a time. This delicious cake is gluten-free, so even those who are allergic to gluten will be able to enjoy it. Cooking time : 35min （excluding time for resting the dough） Ingredients （serving size : 1 pan）Loaf pan…

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With the arrival of hot summer weather, the idea of cool and refreshing tea becomes very tempting. We would like to introduce you to how easy it is to enjoy cold tea in the comfort of your own home. You will surely discover a new fascination with flavorful Japanese tea! While hot water brings out the…

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This chocolate cream dessert is made with milk chocolate and Matcha. (*Matcha is powdered green tea.)Please enjoy how the sweetness of chocolate pairs deliciously with the bittersweetness of Matcha. Cooking time: 30 minutes（excluding time for resting the dough） Ingredients（serving size : 1 pan）Baking pan (18 cm)・Milk chocolate 200g・Whipped cream:100ml・Unsalted butter 30g・Powdered green tea : as desired…

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This chocolate terrine is made with white chocolate and Matcha.This recipe brings out the authentic flavor of Matcha. Please enjoy the smooth and rich taste! Ingredients （serving size:1 loaf）・White chocolate:160g・Unsalted butter:80g・Matcha:10g・Eggs:3・Sugar:50 g・Cake flour:5g・Whipped cream:100ml Preparation・Lightly grease the loaf pan and line it with parchment paper・Sift the cake flour and Matcha together・Melt the unsalted butter in a…

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Ingredients・Matcha 4〜5g・Hot water (80℃/176℉) 50 ml・Heated milk (85℃/185℉) :150ml・Sugar as desired Instructions1. Sift Matcha through a fine strainer and into a tea bowl.2. Add the heated whipped cream, white chocolate and melted butter into a bowl. Using a rubber spatula, slowly mix until the white chocolate has melted. （*if you are unable to fully melt the…

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