Matsuo san set his sights on a new endeavor to produce an exclusive line of organic, hand picked, wood-fueled iron-kettle roasted teas. 

Wara is fashioned into amulets to honor the gods who control the whims of nature and hold the reins that steer towards or away from such abundance.

On a clear April day, Miho and I meandered around Mirukashi to see what wild plants we could find to brew into a hyper-local blend of tea.