Japanese Tea Ceremony– category –
The spirit of Japanese hospitality that frames a proper meal, and how it connects to the culture of sushi.
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Which School of Tea Follows the Sushi: Ogasawara and Sohen
The matcha served after sushi belongs to a school. From Sen no Rikyu to Sotan, then to Sohen-ryu and the Ogasawara school of tea our tea room follows. -
Why Sushi Ends with Hot Green Tea: Agari and Konacha
The hot tea that closes a sushi meal is usually konacha, not sencha. Here is why its heat and astringency clear the palate, plus how to enjoy it.
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