Over the last few months, I had the opportunity to help in the production process of some friends’ project. They had met to play music and ended up creating an EP exploring themes of grief, lost loves, and hope.
To celebrate the release of this album, they organized a listening party with a tea ceremony; I provided the speakers. As we were guided through each song, we were served a beverage to complement the lyrical theme.
| Beverage | Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| I. Autumn Bloom | Sugimoto Sakura Sencha Green Tea with Sakura Blossoms |
Light, grassy taste complemented by subtle sweetness and fragrance of young spring blossoms |
| II. Golden Fields | Boricha Roasted Barley |
Smoky aroma, nutty and slightly roasted flavor with warm, caramel undertones and a dry finish |
| III. Heavy Stone | Reserve Shizuku Gyokuro Yabikita and Sae Midori cultivars grown in Yame, Fukuoka |
Natural rainforest aroma accompanied by an intense umami flavor and a thick mouthfeel |
| IV. Down South | Sparkling Maesil-Ju 10-month fermented Korean green plum with soju and sparkling water |
Bright and fruity aroma accompanied by tart, woody flavors and warm, deep undertones |
You can listen to this album on Spotify and YouTube. Thanks P+B for inviting me to be a part of this!
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