Journal

Notes from the bar.

Origin stories, the quiet craft of whisking, and small guides to the menu. Slow reading for slow drinking.

1 June 2026 · drinks

Five ways to drink Strawberry Matcha

It went viral in March. Here is what is actually in it, plus four off-menu variations the bar will happily make.

12 May 2026 · craft

There is no machine in the bar. Just a bamboo chasen, hot water held at 80°C, and the time to use them properly.

22 April 2026 · origin

The first flush arrives once a year. We buy small, drink it fast, and try to be honest about what changes when it does.