Japanese Tea?

Our neighbors have been inviting us over for "Japanese tea." The kids really like going over there. They have a big yard and lots to look at.

 This day we had some tea and goodies inside. The tea is basically a green tea, but they have a special way of making it.

 Then we got to see them at work on their pottery.

 And play with some

 And tour some of their "studio." The kilns:

 Balcony looking at our house (the white one on the left):

 Another day we went over there we ate outside

 drinking tea from the traditional bowl

 Their friend who was my age came over and made the tea

 Then she showed me how to make a bowl. How fun (even though I was NOT good at it!)

Then Noah wanted to try...=)

They know all the good bakeries. These are the types of cakes they have or bring over to us. So yummy!