I love matcha, and matcha isn't the easiest to find in Korea. But I found a really lovely matcha cafe in Seoul. So of course I spent the whole afternoon there.
Coco’s matcha 코코즈마차
Tag: matcha
Byōdō-in/ Byodoin Temple/ 平等院
I visited the temple on the back of the 10 yen coin.
Itohkyuemon 株式会社伊藤久右衛門
Possibly the best shop for matcha souvenirs and snacks in Uji.
Tsuen Tea 通圓
I visited the oldest tea house in Japan for lunch.
Kew and Leaves 큐앤리브즈
A tea shop owned by a tea master who has hosted a couple tea classes: blending and matcha.
Ōkōchi Sansō villa and garden 大河内山荘
The beautiful villa of Ōkōchi Sansō, a famous Japanese actor.
Santa Monica Crepes
Crepes are common in Harujuku. There's several little shops, usually with long lines and usually right next to one another selling crepes. After visiting the owl village I decided to stop by the Santa Monica Crepe section and get in line for a crepe. I picked out their Matcha Cheesecake special with Matcha whipped cream. [...]