Frost descent

October 23rd is "Frost descent".

Frosty weather means that dew also falls as frost.

As autumn deepens, the mornings and evenings become increasingly cold.

During this frosty season, we combine a "native" black tea made in Gokase, Miyazaki Prefecture, with osmanthus and persimmon leaves.

The gorgeous fragrance has a hint of sweetness, and when you pour hot water into it, the osmanthus flowers sparkle and dance, bringing to mind a seasonal scene.

Osmanthus trees are often seen lining roads and are said to be one of Japan's three most fragrant trees. Many people are probably familiar with its sweet fragrance that wafts through the air as they walk down the street.

A tree native to China, it is written as "桂花 / Keihana." In ancient China, it was often associated with the moon in mythology.

For example, there was a notion that "there is a katsura tree in the middle of the moon," and people admired the flowers seen in the middle of the moon as a feature of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The time spent drinking tea with the osmanthus flowers reflected in the moonlight floating in it will surely be a precious one.

Please enjoy your tea time by brewing it more slowly than usual.