Perpetuate a century-old family tradition

Reina left Japan more than twenty years ago to pursue her dream and see the world for the first time. Now, she feels closer to her family than ever.

By sharing her passion for tea and Japanese culture throughout her journey as an entrepreneur, she has had the opportunity to connect with people, teach them what she knows, but most importantly, to grow closer to her family and her roots.

After embarking on this adventure, she discovered that her great-great-grandfather (her grandfather's father) had already been exporting tea from Shizuoka outside of Japan more than a century ago. It was the first Japanese green tea known to the world.

Her great-grandfather inherited the plantation in Shizuoka, which he then passed down to her grandfather, who eventually married her grandmother, the daughter of a tea shop owner in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with whom he had worked for a time.

It was only after launching her business and delving into her roots that Reina discovered that all members of her family had already been following the same path as her, sharing their culture and passion for tea both in Japan and around the world.

She also remembers her grandmother traveling abroad to lead tea ceremonies, and she saw several photos of her mother leading tea ceremonies during her studies in the United States, where her parents met.

Since settling in Montreal, Reina has met a large number of people, including other entrepreneurs, had several opportunities, and faced various challenges. Her experiences have had a huge impact on her and transformed her career and life.

"I feel fortunate to be able to follow in the footsteps of my ancestors. My mission is different from other entrepreneurs, and I love it," says Reina.

Her business is more than just a company. It's her way of sharing her ancestors' products and knowledge with the world.