The Tea Horse

10/15/2026

10/09/2026

🍵🌸 A Heartfelt Thank You from The Tea Horse! 🌸🍵

What a wonderful day at the University of Central Arkansas International Tea Event!

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the University of Central Arkansas for inviting The Tea Horse to share the beauty and traditions of Japanese tea culture with students, faculty, and guests.

It was a pleasure introducing visitors to the art of Chadō (The Way of Tea), sharing matcha and traditional Japanese sweets, and exploring the four principles of tea: Wa (Harmony), Kei (Respect), Sei (Purity), and Jaku (Tranquility).

A special thank you to our students (Violet, Keira, and Rachel) and volunteers (Elbert) who dedicated their time, energy, and care to making this event possible. Your commitment to learning and sharing Japanese cultural traditions means so much.

And to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, enjoyed a bowl of tea, or simply took a moment to observe — thank you! We hope you left with a little more curiosity about Japanese culture and an appreciation for the beauty found in a simple bowl of tea.

We look forward to sharing many more moments of ichigo ichie (一期一会) — one time, one meeting.

With gratitude,

The Tea Horse Tea School 🐎🍵

10/09/2026

09/15/2026

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Artisan Wisdom: A Bridge between Tradition and Science

08/24/2026

In our latest article, bamboo artisan Yamagishi Yoshihiro shares how bamboo has shaped daily life in Japan for thousands of years.

Japan’s bamboo culture is connected to the spiritual concept of ‘mottainai’. This philosophy goes beyond simply avoiding waste; it involves making the most of the value of this precious material right to the very end. The regenerative and durable nature of bamboo makes it the ideal material for many indispensable household items.

Yamagishi is the fourth-generation president of Taketora, a bamboo materials company founded in 1894. His motto is ‘NO BAMBOO NO LIFE’.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4bUo6qP

Visit the temporary display at the Shop to explore a selection of hand-woven bamboo baskets by Taketora until 25 August: https://bit.ly/4h5B6gy