Written on November 25, 2024
(updated on November 21, 2025)
Sharing tea with others is one of the things we look forward to most over the holidays. Below, get
inspired with our favorite ways to enjoy tea cozy moments with delicious matcha, sencha, hojicha,
and more during the coldest time of year.
Instead of coffee or a mug of hot chocolate, try serving matcha this season. Its crisp astringency
and complex richness pairs well with all sorts of holiday desserts from sweet breads and cakes to
puddings.
Latte on a lazy morning
On a snow day, hunker down in the morning with a creamy matcha latte.
Vegetal and crisp, yet surprisingly full-flavored and cozy: sencha and gyokuro are staples this
time of year. They shine whether paired with hearty meals, or served with cookies at teatime.
Make sure to leave room on your list for roasted hojicha, one of the comfiest teas when it’s cold
outside
Lunch with sencha and gyokuro to share
A light body sencha or gyokuro blend pairs well with lunch, whether it’s a big banquet or
sandwiches on a Sunday. Brew a big batch for the occasion with this recipe.
Under the golden leaves of ginkgo trees on Teramachi Street, we wait for a taxi with the chairman and the president of Ippodo. We are heading to Kitano Tenmangu, one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto, for the annual Kenchasai ceremony—a thanksgiving celebration for the tea harvest, held every year at the end of November.
For peaceful fall afternoons, we think Hojicha is one of the best cozy companions. Its roasted fragrance when brewed piping hot makes it a mug of pure comfort.
Many assume tea is a morning or afternoon beverage, primarily brewed hot, for cozy relaxation. And while that’s a beautiful, classic way to enjoy tea, we believe there are many more facets to be explored.
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