Jade Leaf Tea House
The Jade Leaf Teahouse is a modest yet reputable establishment located on the outskirts of Sora No Machi . It is known for its tranquil atmosphere and quality tea, making it a respectable place for honourable samurai to visit. However, its strategic location near the less affluent areas of the town makes it a convenient meeting spot for Ronin seeking work.
The teahouse is a two-story wooden building with a tiled roof, nestled among cherry blossom trees. The interior is simple but elegant, with tatami mats, low wooden tables, and shoji screens. The walls are adorned with tasteful calligraphy and paintings of bamboo and jade leaves, symbolizing resilience and purity. The air is filled with the soothing aroma of fresh tea and the soft murmur of patrons engaged in quiet conversation.
The Jade Leaf Teahouse is frequented by merchants, artisans, ronin, and Samurai who come to enjoy a peaceful moment over a cup of tea. People are kept somewhat segregated by class, to allow decorum, but the place is designed so that they can interact and meet across castes.
The teahouse is secretly owned and managed a ronin named Asami. She is discreet and well-connected, often serving as an intermediary between those seeking work and those needing discreet services.
When Shiba Kiyoshi needs to hire ronin, he visits the Jade Leaf Teahouse under the pretense of enjoying a quiet cup of tea. He knows to approach Asami with a subtle inquiry, and she discreetly arranges introductions with suitable candidates. Asami’s reputation ensures that the ronin she connects with Kiyoshi are competent and reliable, though she makes it clear that she does not guarantee their honour.
The Jade Leaf Teahouse manages to strike a balance between respectability and practicality, making it an ideal place for a samurai like Shiba Kiyoshi to conduct necessary, if somewhat unsavory, business. The presence of ronin adds an undercurrent of tension, but the overall atmosphere remains one of quiet elegance, allowing Kiyoshi to maintain his dignity while securing the services he needs.
The teahouse is a two-story wooden building with a tiled roof, nestled among cherry blossom trees. The interior is simple but elegant, with tatami mats, low wooden tables, and shoji screens. The walls are adorned with tasteful calligraphy and paintings of bamboo and jade leaves, symbolizing resilience and purity. The air is filled with the soothing aroma of fresh tea and the soft murmur of patrons engaged in quiet conversation.
Clientele:
The Jade Leaf Teahouse is frequented by merchants, artisans, ronin, and Samurai who come to enjoy a peaceful moment over a cup of tea. People are kept somewhat segregated by class, to allow decorum, but the place is designed so that they can interact and meet across castes.
Owner:
The teahouse is secretly owned and managed a ronin named Asami. She is discreet and well-connected, often serving as an intermediary between those seeking work and those needing discreet services.
Hiring Ronin:
When Shiba Kiyoshi needs to hire ronin, he visits the Jade Leaf Teahouse under the pretense of enjoying a quiet cup of tea. He knows to approach Asami with a subtle inquiry, and she discreetly arranges introductions with suitable candidates. Asami’s reputation ensures that the ronin she connects with Kiyoshi are competent and reliable, though she makes it clear that she does not guarantee their honour.
Atmosphere:
The Jade Leaf Teahouse manages to strike a balance between respectability and practicality, making it an ideal place for a samurai like Shiba Kiyoshi to conduct necessary, if somewhat unsavory, business. The presence of ronin adds an undercurrent of tension, but the overall atmosphere remains one of quiet elegance, allowing Kiyoshi to maintain his dignity while securing the services he needs.
Founding Date
1052
Type
Cafe / Tearoom
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