i just took a yuzi (yuzu in japanese) bath. as far as i understand it is made essentially from dried citrus. the tradition is apparently to take a yuzi bath on the day of the winter solstice.

i comes in a neat little pouch that you have to shake and immerse in water. it could easily be mistaken for a big tea bag and i had to ask s. if it was something that was meant to be eaten or not when i opened her package.

she also sent me the world's most delicious green tea (or, well, as far i know!). i'm already afraid to run out, but i'll share it with you if you are nice and decide to stop by for tea on a sunday afternoon.

lovely, my skin smells like winter solstice.