A Dish Filled with Gratitude

When I visit my favorite restaurant, I don’t just go for the taste—though it’s always incredible.
What touches me most is how I can feel the heart of the cook in every dish. The care, the gratitude, the quiet intention behind every ingredient... it’s like a little message on a plate:
“I want you to enjoy this.”

You can tell the chef isn’t just cooking—he’s honoring the people who grew the vegetables, caught the fish, harvested the rice.
There’s appreciation layered into every bite.

That’s the kind of feeling I want to carry into what I do, too.
Whether it’s tea or something else, I hope my customers can feel that quiet care—something simple, warm, and respectful.

Because sharing something good isn’t just about what’s on the plate.
It’s about the spirit that goes with it.

Yuko