One tall cherry tree stands in the garden. Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous silence here.
The gate to the tea house. The mud wall is made with old roof tiles piled up.
The guests wash their hands here before entering the house.
The white confection is "manju". Sweet red bean paste is enclosed in a wheat dough and steamed. Both sides are baked. The fresh green tea has a good harmony of bitterness and sweetness.
Hello RTC, So often delicate and beautiful surroundings are enhanced by such delicate and balanced refreshments. I love the wall made from old roof tiles--what a great idea to make an attractive wall instead of dumping the old tiles, which are beautiful in themselves, in a landfill. Still, it is too bad that so many traditionally-roofed buildings are disappearing.
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The Japanese style design is very elegant
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, peaceful place. I am such a fan of red bean paste. I would greatly enjoy the manju
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC,
ReplyDeleteRemembering my visit to Happoen Gardens in July of 2007. A tea master did whisk the authentic Japanese green tea with a fine bamboo whisk. We each got two sweets before drinking it. No photos were allowed at that time but I sitll have the special memory.
Hugs,
Mariette
Very beautiful.
ReplyDelete甜甜的紅豆沙饅頭配綠茶確實很搭 ☕
ReplyDeleteWhat a peaceful and beautiful environment. I would love to visit there.
ReplyDeleteA place where you can breathe peace. Green tea and that sweet one that I would like to try.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I'm going out this afternoon to see the flowering fruit trees at a nearby botanical garden.
ReplyDelete我喜歡"manju".呀！
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a nice place you visited. I don't like green tea very much but I am sure you enjoyed drinking it!!! Have a good day!! ~Becky
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty photos today - that waterfall looks so peaceful. There's something about the sound of water flowing that is calming. The tea house sounds delightful. Green tea is one of my favorites. ; )
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying these May days.
~Sheri
How lovely to stand there and looks at the wonderful scenery and listen to the water.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful views, the whole area is very quaint and interesting. And this last photo - I'd love to try it, I've never eaten anything like it...
Regards.
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ReplyDeleteIt looks so peaceful there, very nice photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Everything looks so calm and peaceful. I like the cherry tree.
ReplyDeleteBello y pacifico lugar. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThe mud wall is impressive. The tea house looks great. Have a nice day!
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ReplyDeleteIt looks very serene. The mud and tile wall is very good.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try manju! And these are great photos. I want to visit a peaceful place like that.
ReplyDeletePasaba a desearte un buen fin de semana.
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent place. I love the large blossom tree, alone, wtching as the green tea is prepared and presented beautifully. Thank you for this lovely post.
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