Menu and pictures from Hatoha Nihonbashi in Tokyo. The white specs from the roasting tea are the caffeine blooming from the leaves. The leaves next to the kyusu are from Yame. The sweet next to the matcha is the nerikiri. The fancy cup had gyokuro.
Forwarded from Ministry of good ideas
Good Idea: Drink tea with strangers
https://peacefulrevolutionary.substack.com/p/a-guide-for-prospective-tea-monks
Imagine brewing a blend of kindness and comfort, served in a humble teacup. Inspired by Becky Chambers, tea monks roam cities and squares, offering not just tea but a listening ear to anyone in need of warmth and conversation. It's a peaceful rebellion, turning tea into a catalyst for connection and goodwill.
You can join in and make every cup of tea a step toward a kinder world, by sharing it with someone you dont know (as well)
https://peacefulrevolutionary.substack.com/p/a-guide-for-prospective-tea-monks
Imagine brewing a blend of kindness and comfort, served in a humble teacup. Inspired by Becky Chambers, tea monks roam cities and squares, offering not just tea but a listening ear to anyone in need of warmth and conversation. It's a peaceful rebellion, turning tea into a catalyst for connection and goodwill.
You can join in and make every cup of tea a step toward a kinder world, by sharing it with someone you dont know (as well)
Substack
A Guide For Prospective Tea Monks
Inspired by Becky Chamber's Monk & Robot Series