About Us

 

z:en is a contemporary reimagining of bo hojicha - a roasted stem tea born in Kanazawa, Japan.

The name carries layered meanings:
the quiet stillness of Zen, the sense of connection in an en (circle), and the lyrical beauty found in the Japanese language itself.

It is minimal and calm - yet quietly assured.
A subtle offering of Japanese aesthetics to modern life.

 

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We use not tea leaves, but stems.
When steeped, they release a gentle aroma and a rounded, clear flavor - free from bitterness.
That quiet moment invites the mind to soften, even for just a while.

We believe that calmness is not an absence, but a strength - and something deeply needed in today’s world.

z:en is a small ritual to return to that state.
A pause.
A breath.
A circle of calm.

 

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z:en

Japanese calm for modern life.