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An Interview with my Japanese Tea Ceremony Sensei

Today, I am very honored to share with you an interview with my tea sensei and spiritual guide, Sochi Takahara. It is extremely rare that cameras and notebooks are allowed into the tea room. This interview took much convincing, and a combined hope that offering a glimpse into the tea room might be helpful in the lives of others.

InterviewsKristin PosnerJune 28, 2019green tea, japanese tea ceremony, tea, matcha, ritual, sanctuary, japanese culture, traditionsComment

7 Matcha Secrets & Tips from a Student of Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony

When I was growing up as a Japanese-American-Californian, matcha was not as popular as it is today. But when I stopped drinking coffee a few years ago, a matcha craze was beginning to brew. I rediscovered matcha (like many of you) in the form of matcha lattes…