How do you truly understand a masterpiece of craftsmanship? By using it. This café, run by Japan’s oldest maker of handmade tea caddies, offers a rare chance to experience how beautiful, functional objects can enrich our daily lives.
Connect with 150 Years of Craftsmanship
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- Use beautiful, handcrafted tea caddies and utensils from a legendary maker.
- Experience the philosophy of finding beauty in everyday functional objects.
- Enjoy specialty coffee and tea in a stylishly renovated historic building.
A Living Showroom of Master Craft
Here, you can actually use their beautiful tea caddies and tea utensils while enjoying specialty coffee and tea. It’s an intellectual experience that connects product, history, and daily ritual.
The Beauty of an Aging Masterpiece
The iconic copper, brass, and tin tea caddies are designed to age beautifully; the color will darken and mature over years of use, recording the owner’s personal history. The staff can explain this wabi-sabi concept of finding beauty in imperfection and age.
Your Guide to a Memorable Experience
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Order a pot of tea to experience using their signature tea caddy and teapot firsthand.
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Try the unexpected but delicious “cheesecake” pairing, a collaboration with a local master cheesemaker.
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After your coffee, browse the small gallery space to see the full range of their products and learn about their history.
