Category: Tea
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The Festival of Long Life: What Choyo no Sekku Can Teach Us About Slowing Down
Every September 9th, Japan quietly marks Choyo no Sekku — the…
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A Birthday Celebration with Matcha and Koicha
Yesterday, I welcomed a couple who had chosen to celebrate her…
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Kann man eine japanische Teezeremonie auch ohne Seiza erleben?
Eine japanische Teezeremonie muss nicht im Seiza stattfinden. Erfahre, wie Teezeremonie…
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Did You Know Tanabata Is More Than a Wish Festival?
When people think of Tanabata, they often imagine bamboo branches decorated…
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What Is Table Chado? A Gentle Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Table
When people hear the words “Japanese tea ceremony,” they often imagine…
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Creating a Seasonal World Around Matcha
Recently, I was invited to experience table coordination more closely, and…
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Five Days of Tea Practice in Saint-Hubert
Reflections from an Intensive Tea Ceremony Seminar in Belgium Recently, I…
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Ceremonial Grade Matcha — But Which Ceremony?
The other day, I overheard someone saying: “The matcha here is…
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Seasonality in Japanese Tea Culture — Learning to Notice Small Changes
When people think about Japanese tea ceremony, they often imagine strict…
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Matcha, Nerikiri, and a Quiet Afternoon in Neuss
Last Saturday, I welcomed a family of three from Brno, Czech…
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Matcha Workshop in Düsseldorf: A More Traditional Approach
This workshop is shaped by over three years of studying Japanese…