This article is a little different from the usual masks and yokai. But when someone works seriously, with the same care for Japan, she deserves a proper place here.
chanokazé is Elodie Morabito's Japanese tea shop. She is a Nihoncha Adviser, trained in Urasenke, and specialises in teas from Shizuoka. The tea is not produced in Brittany: it comes from Japan, sourced from Japanese producers and sold from Brittany with real selection work and clear guidance.
I will say it plainly: Elodie is part of my everyday life. I see the work behind the shop, the producer research, the brewing tests, the photos, the parcels and the decisions around each harvest. If this article helps people looking for real Japanese tea in France find her work, good.
Why chanokazé is different from supermarket tea
Japanese tea is not one vague family. Sencha, matcha, gyokuro and hojicha are not chosen for the same reasons, brewed in the same way or experienced with the same taste. Temperature, water, dose and teaware change everything.
That is where chanokazé matters. Elodie does not just sell a nice box. She explains the origin, the preparation, the water temperature, the right tool and the taste profile. For someone discovering Japanese tea, it avoids a lot of disappointment. For someone already drinking it, it helps go deeper.
Who is Elodie, the founder of chanokazé?
Elodie lived in Japan and trained around Japanese tea. Her speciality is Shizuoka, one of Japan's major tea regions. She also studied within Urasenke, one of the major schools of tea ceremony.
What matters most is her way of sharing knowledge. chanokazé is not built on a vague exotic image of Japan, but on a real path, direct producer relationships and a practical understanding of tasting.
What can you find in the chanokazé shop?
The shop brings together Japanese teas and the tools needed to prepare them properly. If you want to start without getting lost, discovery packs are the easiest entry point. If you want better preparation, look at kyusu teapots and chawan bowls.
For a first order, I would not necessarily start with the rarest or most expensive tea. Start with your real use: daily cup, quiet tasting, whisked matcha or a slower session with leaves.
Useful chanokazé links
| Need | Link |
|---|---|
| Discover the shop | chanokazé shop |
| Start with Japanese tea | Beginner guide |
| Sencha | Sencha selection |
| Matcha | Matcha selection |
| Gyokuro | Gyokuro selection |
| Teaware | Kyusu teapots |
| Workshops | Workshops and training |
The link with Dai Yokai
Dai Yokai and chanokazé are two separate projects, but they naturally cross paths: the same daily workshop life, the same attention to objects, the same love for Japan, each in its own field. I work on handmade Japanese masks. Elodie works on tea, producers and transmission.
If you are here for yokai, rituals or Japanese objects with character, you can keep browsing the Dai Yokai journal. But for tea, the right door is chanokazé.
FAQ
Is chanokazé tea produced in Brittany?
No. chanokazé sells Japanese tea, mainly connected to Shizuoka and sourced from Japanese producers. The shop is based in Brittany, but the tea comes from Japan.
Why is Shizuoka important for Japanese tea?
Shizuoka is one of Japan's major tea regions, known for its producers, terroirs and the diversity of Japanese green teas.
What does Nihoncha Adviser mean?
It is a Japanese tea certification covering tea families, preparation, origin, tasting and how to explain tea to the public.
What should I start with at chanokazé?
A discovery pack, an accessible sencha or a matcha depending on your use. The beginner guide helps you choose without buying at random.
Does chanokazé offer workshops?
Yes. chanokazé offers workshops and training around Japanese tea preparation and tasting.