Shifuku 仕服
In Chanoyu, the Japanese Tea Ceremony, valued and high status pieces such as the chaire (tea caddy) and prized chawan are displayed […]
Category: Tea Culture
Zaparzaj Tea Festival 2023
If there’s something about tea that always amazes me is its unmatched ability to connect people all over the world, crossing all […]
Japanese Tea Mascots
If you visit Japan, at some point you will definitely notice the love for “yuru-kyara” (ゆるキャラ), the cute funny characters that are […]
Summer Tea Fest 2023 in London
London Tea Friends x Summer Tea Fest 2023 was absolutely wonderful this year. We had a mild day and green grass for […]
Izushiyaki 出石焼
In Hyōgo prefecture there is small old town named Izushi. It has the old castle ruins, a shrine, a torii gate… and […]
Asahiyaki 朝日焼
Asahiyaki (朝日焼) is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Uji, Kyoto. Asahiyaki wares, have been produced for about 400 years, and […]
Bizenyaki 備前焼
Japan has many distinct pottery styles. Bizenyaki in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture is known as one of the 6 ancient kilns of […]
Shigarakiyaki 信楽焼
No tea can be enjoyed without a vessel. And Shigarakiyaki (信楽焼) in Shiga Prefecture is one of the oldest poetry styles in […]