Tea
Harvest
Orthodox & wild
April 20-24, 2026
Tea fields are flush with tender new growth. The harvest is near.
Through the lens of tea, a culture is revealed — from the orthodox and revered to the wild and inventive. We’ll explore the heritage and ceremony of Japanese green tea as we learn the finer points of whisking and brewing. At a small estate of heirloom zairai tea trees, we’ll try our hand at picking and roasting the season’s first leaves.
TEA HARVEST
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A true season of ease, perfectly poised between spring and summer. Everywhere, new growth surges — tea leaves, wild herbs, tender shoots.
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We’ll gather in Mirukashi and begin with a few Japanese cuisine fundamentals including how to make dashi. Then we’ll head out to collect a bouquet of wild shoots and tender greens before returning to the kitchen to prepare a seasonal lunch full of fresh, vibrant flavors.
Foraging & Cooking
day 1
day 2 Morning
We’ll visit a master tea maker dedicated to preserving the ancient method of processing leaves in a wood-fired iron kettle. He’ll guide us through harvesting, demonstrate his hand-rolling technique, and lead us in a tasting of teas from his extraordinary collection.
Fire Roasted Tea
DAy 3 Morning
Atelier Visit
Day 2 afternoon
come to mirukashi
Make your way to Karatsu, nestled in the northwest corner of Kyushu—just over an hour by train from Fukuoka’s airport or shinkansen station. We’ll gather at the Mirukashi Salon, perched on a quiet hilltop, and begin with a lively welcome dinner full of fresh, seasonal flavor.
Getting Here
The shape of our days
We’ll visit Hanako in her studio, where she’ll share her philosophy of form, function, and the quiet poetry of everyday objects. Watch as she brings vessels to life with her signature throwing techniques. Together, we’ll create a piece for you to bring home — a tactile memory of Mirukashi.
We'll spend the afternoon in Ureshino, considered the birthplace of Japanese tea. There we'll enjoy a contemporary tea ceremony on an exclusive tea estate amidst manicured fields. Then we'll return to Karatsu for a private dinner at an intimate countryside restaurant.
Back in Mirukashi for a second cooking session, we’ll craft bite-sized temarizushi to pair with seasonal accompaniments. We'll pack our meal alongside sweets and drinks and prepare for a day outdoors, surrounded by the lushness of spring at its peak.
Tea Experience
In the Kitchen
day 3 Afternoon
day 4 Morning
DAy 5
We’ll picnic above terraced rice fields that spill into the sea. After lunch, we’ll perch above an island-studded bay for a tea service in the open air — matcha whisked and shared with sweets. Then it’s back to your hotel to freshen up before our final farewell dinner in Mirukashi.
Outdoor Dining
Day 4 Afternoon
Carrying it Home
Wake up to one last seaside sunrise. Today you leave not just with memories, but with new eyes — a new rhythm, a new way of meeting life. Because the real souvenir isn’t something you pack — it’s the quiet shift within you that lingers, long after you’ve left.
Seaside Hotel
Where You'll Stay
Let the waves lull you to sleep each night in this 4-star oceanside sanctuary. Watch the sunrise from your room, stroll the shoreline beside a forest of ancient pines, or unwind in the onsen, sauna, or rooftop thermal pool. This is your place to rest, reflect, and feel restored.
When You Say Yes
Salon sessions are $3,550 USD per person. To reserve your place, a non-refundable deposit of $1,800 is required. The balance is due 60 days before your session begins.
The Details
Four nights of quiet comfort in a private room, all meals and drinks lovingly prepared, and transportation during the salon experience. (Travel to and from Karatsu is not included.)
What's included
Plans shift. If you need to reschedule, I understand. While deposits are non-refundable, with at least 60 days’ notice, I’ll gladly apply your deposit to a future salon session.
Life Happens
Small gatherings. Lasting impressions.
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With just 7 seats per session, space is limited by design — for a deeply personal experience.
If this speaks to you, I invite you to reserve your place.
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