Journal

7tea+ A hidden tea shop gem in Kyoto
7tea+ A hidden tea shop gem in Kyoto
One of the particularities of 7tea+ is that it doesn’t only source Japanese tea, but also Chinese, Indonesian, Vietnamese tea etc … I was pleasantly surprised to meet someone so... Read more...
530 Years, 25 Generations: The Chasen Makers of Takayama
530 Years, 25 Generations: The Chasen Makers of Takayama
One of the workshops I have visited is Suikaen, currently run by 25th-generation craftsman Yasaburo Tanimura alongside with his son Keiichiro Tanimura. Traditionally, the family works closely with tea schools,... Read more...