I’m on my third read through of The Summer Hikaru Died while I very impatiently wait for the release of the fourth volume, and this time around I’ve been really leaning towards Japanese green teas while reading – such as this one with its more toasty profile of mixed grains and nuts, though still with an edge of something more green and seaweed-like. This manga takes place in a small rural village in Japan so, in addition to those more roasty and cozy flavours being comforting in some of the more suspenseful moments of this slow-burn eldritch horror, this style of tea pairing has done such a good job evoking the setting of the story and make this reread so much more immersive!!
Tea Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7kHMY2OSFB/
Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1qtONRHabI
