When we go through problems that seem to keep changing (like Covid-19 variants), and constantly threatening us, what we can do is to learn to “embrace” the problems—that doesn’t mean feeling helpless and becoming a victim of the problem. And it is different from...
We celebrated our 17th anniversary with a survey. The response was filled with love from our amazing customers. Each response brought warm encouragements and praises, expressed in its very unique way. I shared them with my team and my daughter, Kana when she came home...
A warm cup of tea, especially made with quality, organic, and pure loose leaf tea, makes a quality time and a quality gift. Tea leaf packed in a resealable pouch is often more affordable than the tea packed in a box or tin. The affordability makes a great gift choice...
I made a couple of comfort foods, which can be a part of your holiday meal this winter! The first one is “Hearty Tangy Stuffed Acorn Squash.” In this recipe, green tea powder will be used like an “instant soup stock.” The other one is an easy...
One of the frequently asked questions is, “Can I cook with green tea powder?” Green tea is actually versatile to use in cooking. Like herbs and spices, once you know what type of foods and how much to use, it is easy to incorporate Green Tea goodness into...
I was raised in a city that is famous for its Japanese pottery, Seto ware. Seasonal “Seto ware festivals” were held twice a year and I was surrounded by pottery and porcelain at home. Thanks to my parents’ appreciation for Seto ware, I also developed...