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Last summer Nao-san planned to enjoy 'nodate' (野点 'outdoor tea ceremony') in each of the 4 seasons, and finally that dream came to pass
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What the photos do not capture is how windy it was...sudden gusts threatened to carry the sweets away, and whisking matcha with a tree trunk as wind break was not the most elegant of experiences
“It’s not to say that if you’re not of the culture, you can’t have a great matcha product or be a part of the matcha conversation,” Park says in her TikTok video. “But it’s about the intention and respect. How far are you willing to go to make sure you understand, respect, and appreciate the culture, versus just appropriating it?”
Eater Houston · The Tea on All That Matcha Girl Drama in Houston
Gameboy Matcha – A fun subject, and delicious to boot.
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The chaos of blossom season is almost upon us, so I thought I'd share some information for guests who have already booked, or are thinking of booking tea ceremony during the busiest time of the year in Kyōto.
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It was a little wet for an outdoor tea ceremony, but blossoms are so fleeting you have to enjoy them while you can.
On a grey day the pink blossoms really sing
PLUMS, PICNICS & THE NARROW BRIDGE
Nao-san hosts a small tea ceremony for her weeping ume tree
secluded house-
enough plum blossoms
for brewing tea
かくれ家や茶をにる程は梅の花
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1813.
Trans. David Lanoue.
(some excellent camera work from Nao's husband
)
Finally rounding up my matcha advent calendar thread into one big blog post
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Non sei se me podedes axudar. Sigo dando pasiños cara unha dieta #vexetariana e levo unhas semanas probando bebidas vexetais. Non termino de atopar unha coa que o #matcha teña o protagonismo, son todas moi doces e alteran o sabor. Alguén de aquí ten algún consello?
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SHARED TEA CEREMONIES (2025)
adults: from 4000 yen PP
children 6-11: from 2500 yen PP
no children under 5 years old: https://tea-kyoto.com/children
45 minute sessions (10am to 5pm)
kimono dressing available
️get in touch concerning wheelchair access
online booking - https://tea-kyoto.com/reservation/flower
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National Foundation day was established in 1966, repackaging 'Kigensetsu' for a post war Japan.
Japan's new constitution was deliberately approved on February 11th (1946), once again using this symbolic date as a new start.
Wie oft trinken wir #Matcha?
- Jeden Tag
Wie oft macht ihr davon Fotos?
- Kaum
Oh ein Blumenstrauß von der Mama zur Gratulation zum Geburtstag!
Es muss sofort genutzt werden für Social Media! Das nennt man Ressourcenmanagement
Die Realität ist immer anders als im Post, aber manche Dinge sind einfach von alleine schön wie der morgendliche #Matcha
- Jeden Tag
Wie oft macht ihr davon Fotos?
- Kaum
Oh ein Blumenstrauß von der Mama zur Gratulation zum Geburtstag!
Es muss sofort genutzt werden für Social Media! Das nennt man Ressourcenmanagement
Die Realität ist immer anders als im Post, aber manche Dinge sind einfach von alleine schön wie der morgendliche #Matcha
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A few days in the year are dedicated to tea...
"Green Tea Day" (May 1st/2nd - est.1990)- 88th day of spring, first tea harvesting.
"Mugicha Day" (June 1st - est.1986)- beginning of the barley harvest.
"Genmaicha Day" (November 1st)- start of rice trading year (米穀年度).
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February 6th was chosen for "Matcha Day" as the date is a play on words...
When the numbers 
(February) and 
(6th) are put together they can be pronounced as 'Furo' (風炉).
Furo is portable stove used for tea ceremonies during the summer (from May-October).
February 6th is Matcha Day! (抹茶の日)
To celebrate the 120th anniversary of matcha production in Nishio (西尾市), Aichi Prefecture, the Nishio Tea Trade Association first established "Matcha Day" in 1992.
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Day 24: Washimine Ceremonial Matcha Tea
This was a very deep, rich matcha, with some hints of fruitiness in the aroma but it hits you with quite a bitter first impression, followed by a smooth, sweet finish.
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Day 23: Uji Tea Chanoka Silver
Sweet, fruity and really rich. A delightful matcha
