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Matcha Tea
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Christmas offer from Keiko Uchida
As it is getting closer to the Christmas and I hope you all have a peaceful moment. We are having quite busy winter to negotiate with tea farmers and tea...
Christmas offer from Keiko Uchida
As it is getting closer to the Christmas and I hope you all have a peaceful moment. We are having quite busy winter to negotiate with tea farmers and tea...
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Festive offers!
I think we are all a bit shocked that it is suddenly so cold. There is a real feeling of winter in the air. It is nearly the end of...
Festive offers!
I think we are all a bit shocked that it is suddenly so cold. There is a real feeling of winter in the air. It is nearly the end of...
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Recipe: Matcha, Vanilla & Chocolate Swirl Cooki...
Some recipes feel extra special — and this is one of them. These beautiful Matcha, Vanilla & Chocolate Swirl Cookies were kindly shared with us by a fellow matcha lover...
Recipe: Matcha, Vanilla & Chocolate Swirl Cooki...
Some recipes feel extra special — and this is one of them. These beautiful Matcha, Vanilla & Chocolate Swirl Cookies were kindly shared with us by a fellow matcha lover...
Japanese Tea
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Recommendation of cold teas in hot days
Here are some of our recommendations for cold teas to enjoy during the hot summer days. Click here to learn how to make our cold teas.
Recommendation of cold teas in hot days
Here are some of our recommendations for cold teas to enjoy during the hot summer days. Click here to learn how to make our cold teas.
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The World of Tea Caddy
As I love visiting gardens and houses in the country in the UK, I’ve quite often seen antique tea caddies in country houses. It shows a refined kind of taste,...
The World of Tea Caddy
As I love visiting gardens and houses in the country in the UK, I’ve quite often seen antique tea caddies in country houses. It shows a refined kind of taste,...
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A cup of tea for cold February night
February is a dark and cold month, so my mind has turned to all those people enjoying time safe and warm at home in the evening. And that makes me...
A cup of tea for cold February night
February is a dark and cold month, so my mind has turned to all those people enjoying time safe and warm at home in the evening. And that makes me...
Japanese Ceramics
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Etsuke (ceramic painting) workshop & Gosu Japa...
As it starts getting dark by mid-afternoon, I’ve realised we are in mid-November already. But though the days are becoming shorter and chillier, we’ve got some great news to share!...
Etsuke (ceramic painting) workshop & Gosu Japa...
As it starts getting dark by mid-afternoon, I’ve realised we are in mid-November already. But though the days are becoming shorter and chillier, we’ve got some great news to share!...
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The Japanese Ceramics Exhibition
We are pleased to announce that we will be organising a Japanese ceramics exhibition at the TOTO Concept Showroom Gallery in Farringdon, from 10th to 18th July, 10:00 to 5:00,...
The Japanese Ceramics Exhibition
We are pleased to announce that we will be organising a Japanese ceramics exhibition at the TOTO Concept Showroom Gallery in Farringdon, from 10th to 18th July, 10:00 to 5:00,...
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Karatsu matcha tea bowl
We have just launched new matcha tea bowls from Karatsu. It is an affordable luxury matcha tea bowl with a Tomobako. It is good for yourself as well as for...
Karatsu matcha tea bowl
We have just launched new matcha tea bowls from Karatsu. It is an affordable luxury matcha tea bowl with a Tomobako. It is good for yourself as well as for...
Kimono
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I love Kimono
There are many different styles of kimono. Like dresses, some kimonos are suitable for formal occasions, and some for more casual occasions. An interesting thing about kimonos is that casual...
I love Kimono
There are many different styles of kimono. Like dresses, some kimonos are suitable for formal occasions, and some for more casual occasions. An interesting thing about kimonos is that casual...
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Beautiful Silk Kimonos and Haori Jackets
Written by Sophie, September 2021 As summer leaves and we transition into autumn it’s time to start pulling coats out of storage boxes and figuring out what to wear. I always...
Beautiful Silk Kimonos and Haori Jackets
Written by Sophie, September 2021 As summer leaves and we transition into autumn it’s time to start pulling coats out of storage boxes and figuring out what to wear. I always...
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I love Kimonos
As you may know, the Japanese tea ceremony is a comprehensive art, which can include ideas of gardening, interior decoration, calligraphy, arranging flowers, ceramics, fragrances, textiles, food and tea, and...
I love Kimonos
As you may know, the Japanese tea ceremony is a comprehensive art, which can include ideas of gardening, interior decoration, calligraphy, arranging flowers, ceramics, fragrances, textiles, food and tea, and...
Japan Trip
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Japanese Sakura season!
At this moment thousands of people in Japan are enjoying the Ohanami (Cherry blossom viewing). The Ohanami dates back to the Heian period (794 to 1185), when aristocrats sang songs...
Japanese Sakura season!
At this moment thousands of people in Japan are enjoying the Ohanami (Cherry blossom viewing). The Ohanami dates back to the Heian period (794 to 1185), when aristocrats sang songs...
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The trip to Japan and Japanese gardens
It is now the time to enjoy Spring and cherry blossoms in Japan. I was supposed to going there on Monday 16th March. However I’ve had to postpone my trip and...
The trip to Japan and Japanese gardens
It is now the time to enjoy Spring and cherry blossoms in Japan. I was supposed to going there on Monday 16th March. However I’ve had to postpone my trip and...
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Trip to Japan / bento & street food
We’ve just been on a sourcing trip to Japan. This time, it was to Fukuoka, in the south part of Japan, to Kobe, to Osaka in the western part, and...
Trip to Japan / bento & street food
We’ve just been on a sourcing trip to Japan. This time, it was to Fukuoka, in the south part of Japan, to Kobe, to Osaka in the western part, and...
Japanese Culture
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Green Friday offer and Torino ichi festival
This will be our first Christmas in the new Notting Hill store, and we are very excited to be welcoming everyone and introducing our new collections and gift items. We...
Green Friday offer and Torino ichi festival
This will be our first Christmas in the new Notting Hill store, and we are very excited to be welcoming everyone and introducing our new collections and gift items. We...
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Sumo In London
It is wonderful seeing the Sumo wrestlers in London, all over the news programmes right now. My grandfather was a huge fan of Sumo and I remember going with him...
Sumo In London
It is wonderful seeing the Sumo wrestlers in London, all over the news programmes right now. My grandfather was a huge fan of Sumo and I remember going with him...
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Meigetsuin and Tokeiji temples in Kamakura
Japan has a rainy season from mid-June to mid-July, and it is a spectacular place to go and enjoy the hydrangeas at the famous Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura.
Meigetsuin and Tokeiji temples in Kamakura
Japan has a rainy season from mid-June to mid-July, and it is a spectacular place to go and enjoy the hydrangeas at the famous Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura.
Japanese Food
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April is Uzuki
April is known as Uzuki in old traditional Japanese. Uzuki is associated with this time of year as the word is connected with Uno hana, the Deutzias flower, which has...
April is Uzuki
April is known as Uzuki in old traditional Japanese. Uzuki is associated with this time of year as the word is connected with Uno hana, the Deutzias flower, which has...
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Sakura mochi and organic matcha tea
The Sakura (cherry blossom) is not quite ready in Japan - nor in the UK. But Sakura mochi (cherry blossom rice cake sweets) are already in peak season in Japan!...
Sakura mochi and organic matcha tea
The Sakura (cherry blossom) is not quite ready in Japan - nor in the UK. But Sakura mochi (cherry blossom rice cake sweets) are already in peak season in Japan!...
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Limited edition - Premium Matcha Chocolate
We have a limited amount of Matcha Chocolate from Hoshino Seicha. This would make a wonderful present for Valentine’s Day - as well as delicious treat for yourself! The matcha...
Limited edition - Premium Matcha Chocolate
We have a limited amount of Matcha Chocolate from Hoshino Seicha. This would make a wonderful present for Valentine’s Day - as well as delicious treat for yourself! The matcha...
