When I go on a picnic, I bring hot chai in a stainless-steel water bottle.

You can find this blend of “ready-to-brew” spices and fine black teas at Crayon house in Omotesando.

This is certified organic tea blend of black teas, cardamon, cinnamon, ginger,  clove,  black pepper.

This “ready-to-brew” blends allow you to create your own distinctive cup of chai by being able to add your favorite milk or non-dairy alternative and choice of sweetener.

It’s easy and authentic. It will warm up your weekend!

Do you know what is “Sukiya Zukuri (数寄屋造り)” ? It is one of the Japanese traditional architectural style. “Sukiya” is not sukiyaki, it is built in the style of a tea-ceremony house. “Suki (数寄)” originally means delight in poems(waka), tea-ceremony, flower arrangement and those elegant pursuits. It means the house built accordance with their taste synonym for tea-ceremony house.

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We stayed at Sukiya Zukuri hotel called “Seki-tei (石亭)” in Atami, Shizuoka prefecture. It is high class Onsen (hot spring bath) hotel. What a peaceful and beautiful place it is…

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We stayed at independent spacious room with nice view. In the garden, there are many trees and stone lanterns.

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Lounging in the extra touch outdoor bath, you will feel cosmos in the silence.

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Ticking down slowly…