Teaching beginners the basic temae procedure. Precision and grace take years.

The beauty of imperfect pottery in tea ceremony. Wabi-sabi in practice.

Blind taste test with friends. They couldn't believe this was homemade.

Incense ceremony (kōdō) introduction. The forgotten fragrance art of Japan.

Bamboo whisk (chasen) crafting demonstration. One artisan, one piece of bamboo, 80 tines.

The architecture of a tea house. Every measurement follows tradition.

Forest bathing walk near Arashiyama. The bamboo grove in morning mist.

The seven principles of tea: Harmony, respect, purity, tranquility, and more.

Cooking for a crowd: My strategy for feeding 20 people without losing my mind.

Market haul today. When ingredients are this fresh, simple cooking is best.