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A beginner’s guide to starting a Japanese tea ritual with essential tools and brewing techniques.
Food & Cuisine · Japanese Tea Culture

Preparing for Your Tea Journey: 日本茶入門 – Learn the Basics of Japanese Tea

A Camellia sinensis leaf with three different types of tea in cups, alongside coffee beans, highlighting the contrast between tea and coffee.
Food & Cuisine · Japanese Tea Culture · Q&A Stories

Coffee vs. Tea: Which One Powers Your Day? | コーヒーとお茶、どっち派

A selection of Japanese teas: Sencha, Matcha, and Hojicha, representing morning, afternoon, and evening rituals.
Cultural Practices & Customs · Japanese Tea Culture

Morning to Night: Exploring the World of Japanese Teas | 日本茶の一日

A Kyoto ochaya serving aburi-mochi, with an elderly couple on a bamboo bench and a cozy tea setting featuring a kyūsu teapot, tea bowl, and wagashi.
Japanese Tea Culture · Transience | 一期一会

Shall We Have Tea? Exploring Japan’s Drink Culture | お茶する?日本の飲み物文化

A cozy Japanese kominka café (古民家カフェ)with a chabudai (ちゃぶ台: low table), zabuton (座布団: floor cushions), and an irori (囲炉裏: sunken hearth), evoking warmth and tradition.
Cultural Practices & Customs · Japanese Tea Culture

Introducing February Blog Series: A Taste of Japanese Tea | 日本茶文化への招待

Illustration of Dolce the Maltese gazing at wagashi and Baku meditating, symbolizing joy and mindfulness in Japanese tea culture.
Journey of a Little Seed · Reflection | 独座観念 · Updates and News

Meet Dolce and Baku: Guides to Joy, Dreams, and The Art of Japanese Living | ドルチェとバク: 新しい仲間たち

A tea farmer in Ayabe, Japan, tending to vibrant green tea fields, reflecting the dedication and tradition behind Japanese tea cultivation.
Cultural Practices & Customs · Japanese Tea Culture

From Inspiration to Purpose: My Journey to Sharing the Art of Tea | 日本茶の力

A cup of Japanese Sencha tea handpicked and brewed by a farmer in Ayabe, Kyoto, paired with a traditional sweet made of beans (ようかん: yokan).
Cultural Exchange & Connections · Japanese Tea Culture

A Cup of Tea, A Journey of Connection | 一杯のお茶

Festive New Year’s card with “Happy New Year” and “あけましておめでとうございます” greeting.
Cultural Exchange & Connections · Seasonal Themes · Transience | 一期一会

Welcome 2025 at Kiki’s T House: New Beginnings, Joyful Connections | 謹賀新年

Kiki ringing the Joya-no-Kane bell, reflecting on 2024 and welcoming 2025.
Reflection | 独座観念 · Seasonal Themes · Updates and News

Wrapping Up 2024 at Kiki’s T House: Gratitude, Milestones, and What’s Coming Next | ゆく年くる年

An empty studio with the front door open, symbolizing the end of a chapter and the beginning of new opportunities.
Personal Musings · Reflection | 独座観念 · Workshops & Meetups

Shaping the Future of Kiki’s T House: Milestones and New Beginnings | 新たな始まりと節目

A glimpse of the sea framed by an opening, symbolizing a journey toward cultural renaissance and exploration, as introduced in the blog post excerpt.
Business Growth & Entrepreneurship · Cultural Exchange & Connections · Cultural Practices & Customs

From Corporate Roots to Cultural and Environmental Renaissance: The Journey of Kiki’s T House | 新しい文化の息吹

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Hi Fam! How Are you Doin?

Dolce relaxing as we work on updates. We’ll be back soon!

It's Dolce here!

Our journey is just getting sweeter!

From Chicago’s lively streets to Japan’s peaceful corners, let’s explore the cozy world of 衣 (clothing), 食 (food), 住 (home) — and the environment (環境) that ties it all together. 🌿

As your loyal record keeper, I’ll be sniffing out discoveries, tracking our adventures, and sharing all the little updates and milestones along the way!

With Kiki’s tea wisdom and my endless curiosity, we’ll uncover simple joys, mindful living, and tasty adventures, one step at a time. 🐾

Woof Out,

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