As someone working in the international long-distance tourism industry, I need a variety of small items at home that can create a sense of ritual for going to work.
Starting with a cup of tea or pour-over coffee for breakfast, my go-to choice is the Muji stoneware coffee filter (11.3cm in diameter). The grey-beige color easily complements other white tableware, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The ceramic filter is easy to clean, has a smooth texture, and is compatible with many different sized cups and dishes. Nature has become the most convenient choice in daily life.
(Source: Muji website)
When working from home, since there are no colleagues to chat with or change your mood in a physical space, you can try to create different atmospheres yourself! I like to choose coffee cups or tableware that I buy from different countries when I travel, whether it's for a cup of hand-drip coffee for breakfast or a refreshing tea in the afternoon. Using different tea or coffee cups every day gives me a different mood.
For everyday use, I love using the Japan 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Mini Blue Bottle Mug (approx. 250ml / 70 × H66・W107 mm including handle), which I bought from Blue Bottle Coffee in Tokyo. Handcrafted by artisans in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, its warm ceramic feel and simple blue bottle design evoke memories of my travels whenever I use it, instantly transforming the mundane feeling of working or staying at home. The classic 350ml version is more commonly found in the store.
(Source: Blue Bottle Coffee website)
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