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Seiji Ito’s Clay – A Tokoname Blue
First day in Japan and already a day ‘late’. A day late in meeting a man who has been crafting clay from Tokoname into tea vessels for decades. Upon arrival to Tokyo and dealing with the restless charm of jet-lag … Continue reading
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Tagged Akasaka, ceramics, Huls Gallery, japan, Jeff Fuchs, kyusu, Mount Fuji, Pu'erh, Seiji Ito, Sencha, Tea, tea culture, teapot, Tokoname, Tokyo
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The Tea Sessions – Part 2 – Gyokuro Trip, Umami Grip
Continuing my tea-fuelled series for Outpost Magazine, The Tea Sessions, as it takes a (brief) break from Puerh and into Japan’s fabled world of umami as it plays out in a stunning Gyokuro serving session in Kyōtanabe. Article here: Gyokuro Trip, … Continue reading
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Gyokuro Moments with Tea People – Japan
Some sage and simple wisdom as always from those who spend time at the source, at the cup, and in the tea houses. Travel through some of Japan’s tea zones has been an immersion into more informality than expected. Expected … Continue reading