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Nio Teas’ Oishi Ceremonial Matcha Saemidori | Review & Art Pairing

Nio Teas’ Oishi Ceremonial Matcha Saemidori is from Kagoshima, on Japan’s Kyushu Island, and crafted by Mr. Oishi & the Oishi family. As the name suggests, it is made from the Saemidori cultivar, one of Japan’s most celebrated varieties, and is from Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyushu Island, one of Japan’s most fertile tea-growing regions. The…
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Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print | Exhibition Round-Up

Around mid July, I had the chance to visit York Art Gallery and their Latest exhibition titled, Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print, an exhibition that explores the history and development of Japanese woodblock printing, revealing its origins and techniques alongside the influence of nature, society and cultural change on this art form.…
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Haru Matcha – Kasumi | Review & Art Pairing

I make no secret of the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed Haru Matcha’s Hana Matcha, so when they asked me if I wanted to try their Kasumi Matcha, I of course said yes and eagerly awaited its arrival at my door. I couldn’t wait to jump straight into trying it and experimenting with it, in…
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Idle Hour’s – Matcha Yamane-en Senzoku (Ceremonial Grade) – Review & Art Pairing

A little earlier in the year, Idle Hour, a new Matcha company, very kindly gifted me a tin of their Yamane-en Senzoku Matcha to try along with a beautiful chawan, & while they did not ask me to post about either & just wanted to hear my feedback, I felt it important to share my…
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Wes Anderson: The Archives @ The Design Museum | Exhibition Round Up

When I heard that The Design Museum in London was going to be opening a revised version of the Wes Anderson: Archives exhibition after its run at the Cinematheque in Paris, that I had seen highlights of all over my social media pages, I knew I had to go. I have been a fan of…