Tote bag — Cat Japanese Leaf Tea What struck us most was

What struck us most was their warmth — every person we met was kind

tradition and craftsmanship of Japanese tea culture

There were once more than fifty such families in Takayama

The quality of a Takayama chasen is undeniable: lightweight

ours are handcrafted in the traditional style using bamboo and time-honoured techniques

Tote bag — Cat Japanese Leaf Tea What struck us most wasMATSU tote bags featuring our original illustrations inspired by shinshi () divine messengers found at Japanese Shint shrines that serve as mediators between people and the gods. We wanted our tea to become a quiet mediator as well: between yourself and a moment of calm, or between friends sharing tea together. Inspired by this idea, we created illustrations based on animals traditionally associated with shinshi. These illustrations are usually found