Second Sunday of May is Mother’s day in many countries.

First flush of Hachiju-Hachiya is recommended as a candidate of the best gifts for mother.
In Japan, first tea produced at Hachiju-Hachiya, 1st May in this year, is believed to bring longevity and prosperity for us. As you know, tea has various benefits for our health.

In addition, Baumkuchen is also considered to be a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Japan, due to the similarity of ring pattern with annual growth ring of trees.

Thus Baumkchen containing the powder of Hachiju-Hachiya tea is symbolic for longevity and prosperity in double meanings.

So I presented the Baumkuchen for mother with Hachiju-Hachiya tea.

*Additional information of the Baumkuchen*
I bought the Baumkuchen in a fancy tea shop, “Gashouan” in Shizuoka city.

The shop displays explanation for Hachiju-Hachiya and mother’s day.

It was recommended to present the Green Tea Baumkuchen as a gift for mother.

The Baumkuchen was made in the shop.

Inside layout of the shop is excellent. Aracha firing fill the inside with a sweet and fresh green aroma of tea.

The shop serves matcha pasta in lunch time.

If you visit Shizuoka city, it is recommended to enjoy lunch, teas and pastries in this shop.