A Gentle Tea Habit

Happy New Year!

Before anything else, I want to say thank you—from the bottom of my heart.

Last year was a big one for me, both for the shop and in my personal life. My mother passed away suddenly, and during that time I received so many messages, cards, flowers, and warm hugs from you.

I truly wanted to thank each of you personally, but to be honest, I didn’t have the capacity then.

As time has slowly passed, I’ve finally reached a place where I can put these feelings into words. Thank you so much.

I often found myself wondering if there is any other relationship quite like this—between a small tea shop owner and her customers. Your kindness has stayed with me, quietly and deeply.

There are still moments of sadness, but little by little, I’m finding my way back to everyday life. And with that, I felt ready to try something new.

That’s how this blog, "My Cup of Tea", came to be.

My mother loved writing. She kept a blog for fourteen years, joyfully recording the small moments of her days. As I slowly reread her words, I began to feel a quiet wish of my own to share, with you, the simple habit of enjoying good tea, and to take back a slower, more mindful rhythm in daily life.

I don’t know if I’ll be able to write for fourteen years. But I do know I can start, gently, and see where it leads.

So let me ask you—are you starting something new this year?

Recently, more people have been choosing tea as part of a new lifestyle. For health, for a change of pace, or simply as an alternative to coffee. The reasons are different for everyone.

When people hear “tea,” it can sometimes sound complicated—like there are rules you need to follow. But what we value at CHA CHA TEA is much simpler than that.

Your favourite cup,
A tea that matches your mood,
And a few quiet minutes to pause.

That’s enough.

Through "My Cup of Tea", I’ll be sharing:"* Small tea tips and everyday knowledge
* Easy ways to enjoy tea in daily life
* A cup of tea that suits the moment

Nothing complicated. Just something you can enjoy, casually.

There’s no right answer.
You don’t have to drink tea every day, and you don’t need to be an expert.

If you ever think,
“Today, this sounds good,”
then that’s your *My Cup of Tea".

This year too, I hope you’ll enjoy moments of tea together with CHA CHA TEA.

Thank you for being here. ☕️