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Matcha Tea
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Summer Tea Ceremony
Now it is August and lately we have been having wonderful hot days here in London. In the tea ceremony, we sometimes use the Natsu chawan (the summer tea bowl)...
Summer Tea Ceremony
Now it is August and lately we have been having wonderful hot days here in London. In the tea ceremony, we sometimes use the Natsu chawan (the summer tea bowl)...
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The Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshops
I have been running tea ceremony workshops at our Ladbroke Grove studio in London for over 7 years now. I’ve also been invited to present the tea ceremony in many...
The Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshops
I have been running tea ceremony workshops at our Ladbroke Grove studio in London for over 7 years now. I’ve also been invited to present the tea ceremony in many...
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Foamy or not Foamy Matcha?
When talking about making matcha tea, lots of people have asked me why they haven’t been able to create the sort of foam on the surface of the tea that...
Foamy or not Foamy Matcha?
When talking about making matcha tea, lots of people have asked me why they haven’t been able to create the sort of foam on the surface of the tea that...
Japanese Tea
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Sencha vs Gyokuro. The battle of the teas.
I drink quite a lot of tea every day - matcha and green tea as well as black tea. Here at home, and also when I make my regular visits...
Sencha vs Gyokuro. The battle of the teas.
I drink quite a lot of tea every day - matcha and green tea as well as black tea. Here at home, and also when I make my regular visits...
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Cold Gyokuro tea in summer
During the summer months, we would like to invite a few guests to join us in the early hours to an Asacha (a morning tea ceremony). We plan to start...
Cold Gyokuro tea in summer
During the summer months, we would like to invite a few guests to join us in the early hours to an Asacha (a morning tea ceremony). We plan to start...
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What is Gyokuro tea and how do you drink it?
Have you tried Gyokuro tea? It is the very highest quality sencha green tea. The way Gyokuro is grown is similar to the way matcha is produced. The leaves of...
What is Gyokuro tea and how do you drink it?
Have you tried Gyokuro tea? It is the very highest quality sencha green tea. The way Gyokuro is grown is similar to the way matcha is produced. The leaves of...
Japanese Ceramics
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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...
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Mashiko and Mingei
I’ve visited Mashiko and Kasama in November 2023 and I am also visiting them again in May to discuss about new pottery exhibition, which will be opened in public later....
Mashiko and Mingei
I’ve visited Mashiko and Kasama in November 2023 and I am also visiting them again in May to discuss about new pottery exhibition, which will be opened in public later....
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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Harvest moon
As it is getting quite chilly in the evenings, I’m already starting to wear my autumn clothes. This is quite opposite to my Japanese family and friends, who are complaining...
Harvest moon
As it is getting quite chilly in the evenings, I’m already starting to wear my autumn clothes. This is quite opposite to my Japanese family and friends, who are complaining...
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Ohanami and Bento Box
Ever since the 18th century, Japanese people have travelled out to many parks and gardens, taking with them bento boxes, so that they can eat under the cherry blossom; something...
Ohanami and Bento Box
Ever since the 18th century, Japanese people have travelled out to many parks and gardens, taking with them bento boxes, so that they can eat under the cherry blossom; something...
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Shogun
In the 16th century, Japanese high-ranking samurai were very enthusiastic about the tea ceremony, practicing it and collecting their own beautiful tea pots, tea bowls, lacquer and bamboo ware, calligraphy...
Shogun
In the 16th century, Japanese high-ranking samurai were very enthusiastic about the tea ceremony, practicing it and collecting their own beautiful tea pots, tea bowls, lacquer and bamboo ware, calligraphy...
Japanese Food
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Mental Health, Lunch Time, and Tea Time
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I wanted to talk about the benefits of tea time! Many people have some stress and anxiety in their life, whether caused by...
Mental Health, Lunch Time, and Tea Time
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I wanted to talk about the benefits of tea time! Many people have some stress and anxiety in their life, whether caused by...
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A recipe for Matcha Cake
Written by KeikoMatcha is not only for drinking tea. It’s also a great ingredient for making delicious cake and ice cream. Here I wanted to introduce you to a very...
A recipe for Matcha Cake
Written by KeikoMatcha is not only for drinking tea. It’s also a great ingredient for making delicious cake and ice cream. Here I wanted to introduce you to a very...
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Izakaya pub in Japan
At first it was quite a surprise to me that British people do not eat much when they go for a beer in a pub. In Japan, where pubs are...
Izakaya pub in Japan
At first it was quite a surprise to me that British people do not eat much when they go for a beer in a pub. In Japan, where pubs are...
