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Sukiya - japanese tea house & shiatsu

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Sukiya - japanese tea house & shiatsu

Our Japanese tearoom is a place where time slows down, allowing you to meet yourself in your own silence.

With love and respect for tea, we created this space to offer you a unique sense of
calm and harmony in every sip of tea.

11/04/2026

Five hours in Prague between trains… what to do?
Of course — tea 😁🍵

So Jožin joined me, and we went to visit a Czech classic…

One of the first of its kind,
that inspired so many others...

Founded in 1993 by a group of tea enthusiasts,
at a time when everything was opening up again…
they simply wanted to create a different kind of place —
and somehow, they really did ✨

The interior feels older,
but full of atmosphere…
it feels like you can find everything here —
from tea to all the tools you could ever need to prepare it.

We sat by the door, and I could just watch people coming in…
and it slowly became clear —
this is a place for everyone.

Young, old, men, women, teenagers…
elegant, simple…
just anyone ✨

And since we were already nearby…
I was curious about .cz
So we stopped there too —
and it was really lovely.

Jakub immediately started preparing tea…
you could listen to him for hours,
like a walking tea encyclopedia 😄🍵

And then — quickly back to the train…
five hours passed way too fast.
After a night on the train,

I woke up back in the Netherlands…
and of course — rain ☔️
as always 😄

Until the next tea wandering… 🍵✨

27/03/2026

Tea… and a lot of walking 😁

After Konomi,
we continued our tea day in Bratislava.

Next stop —
I didn’t realise they are no longer a classic teahouse,
but more a tea shop, sometimes offering tastings.

The welcome felt a bit reserved at first,
but in the end we were treated with great care
and beautifully prepared tea.

They even won over my coffee-loving mum 😄

On the way, we made a few spontaneous stops.

A place called
from bryndza bread to salmon, and even matcha.

A small bakery with Bratislava rolls and šišky… mmm

And of course, we had to stop for coffee too.

Mum happy with her coffee,
me with a matcha latte 🍵

On the way back, we passed
I thought it was still a teahouse,
but it didn’t survive covid.
A bit sad, but still a beautiful tea selection.

We ended the day at .tea
A place you have to experience.
Demons at the door, smoked tea,
a mysterious atmosphere and beautiful details.

A full tea day in Bratislava.

No expectations —
and a very pleasant surprise.

There are truly good teahouses in Slovakia 🤍

16/03/2026

Konomi Organic Tea House

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, has several interesting tea houses and tea shops.
Among all of them, the Japanese tea houses naturally caught my attention the most. The one that stood out to me was , a Japanese tea house in Bratislava.

I must say this place truly exceeded my expectations.
The interior is modern, clean, and thoughtfully designed down to the smallest detail.
The staff — kind and welcoming young women — prepared two beautiful and truly wonderful teas for me.

I was so impressed by their professionalism, kindness and generosity that I decided to dedicate a separate reel to this tea house, so I could show you their space and the preparation of tea in a calm and unhurried way.

And of course… I couldn’t leave without taking a few little treasures home with me — some special teas I had never tasted before. I’m already looking forward to exploring more next time.

Enjoy it here online…
and perhaps one day it might inspire you to visit Slovakia — and maybe Bratislava too 😊

11/03/2026

Slovak tea scene.
From Prague I continued my journey to Slovakia —
to visit my parents, learn a little, and while I was there I decided to take a closer look at the Slovak tea scene.

I didn’t expect there to be a teahouse in Trnava, my hometown.
But thanks to my friend Silvia, ,
who shares many of my interests — including tea — I discovered

So that’s where I started.
A creative interior, a very good selection of teas, and a truly kind owner who clearly loves tea and pays attention to the details.
Each tea even comes with a small note explaining how to brew it — a beautiful touch, especially for beginners.

After tea we visited a small Japanese exhibition at the .
Silvia spotted calligraphy on the poster, so of course we had to go.
We enjoyed it and laughed a lot — which is probably not exactly what museums expect, but we couldn’t help it.

Silvia was especially fascinated by the barefoot sandals from old samurai armour.
When I said I thought you’re probably not supposed to touch anything in a museum, she asked:
“Have they thrown you out of a museum before?”
Now I understand why the exhibits are behind glass.

Of course we couldn’t miss the oldest teahouse in Slovakia — .dobrych.ludi in Nitra.

Many years ago, this is where our dream of having our own teahouse was born.

So I was a little curious if, after all this time, they had kept their high standard.
I have to say I was impressed again.
After all these years we were welcomed by someone with deep knowledge of tea.

The selection is incredible — practically anything you can think of.

We enjoyed beautiful teas and also their lovely Tibetan tea corner, where we spent some quiet time.

A beautiful teahouse, and the bonsai… truly stunning.

04/03/2026

We went to the Czech Republic for the Prague Tea Festival and, while we were there, we visited a few teahouses along the way.

On Friday we started in Kutná Hora at — a must for us. From there we continued to Prague and tried .
Three times, actually. We never managed to get a seat, but the shop itself is beautiful.

After that we moved on to a nearby Tibetan teahouse, . We sat at an empty table for almost an hour and eventually left without tea.
So we finished the day with dinner with Areek from — a very pleasant ending to a not-so-successful tea day. Good friends make all the difference 😊

On Saturday we spent the whole day at the Prague Tea Festival, until we were completely exhausted.
And still, we couldn’t resist going to in Čáslav. Finally — tea.
Beautifully prepared, truly satisfying. A lovely teahouse, and the sweetes cats 🐈‍⬛

On Sunday my dear husband Ondrik headed back to the Netherlands, and we visited two more teahouses. One is probably better left unmentioned.
The other, , was a good stop.

On Monday I turned east — to Slovakia, my homeland — to see how our tea scene is doing these days. Let’s see what I find.

12/01/2026

一期一会 — ichigo ichie
one meeting, one moment

A fifth-generation tea farmer from Kyoto is coming to Sukiya.

He reached out because the way tea is held here
feels close to how it is lived on his family’s land.
For him, matcha is not a drink.
It is a year-round relationship with soil, weather, plants, and people —
a practice carried through generations.

In Zoetermeer, we will come together
to experience matcha as a whole —
leaf, water, hands, and heart —
not as a product,
but as a way of being with tea.

We will sit together.
We will taste.
We will listen.

📍 Sukiya — Japanese Teahouse, Zoetermeer
in collaboration with Dejimaen Tea Farm, Kyoto

🗓 January 24 & 25 · 14:00 – 16:00
💶 €50 per person · Limited places

For reservations or questions:
linda.sukiya@gmail.com

01/01/2026

With the winter solstice comes a feeling of closing one chapter.

The days pause for a moment, the light is born again – and I look back at this year in Sukiya.

A year ago, when we opened Sukiya, I honestly didn’t know how things would unfold.
I didn’t know who would come, what kind of energy the place would attract, or what Sukiya would slowly become. There are still many unanswered questions, and many plans that did not happen — yet.

What I see now is this: Sukiya is not just a teahouse.
It has become a place where people sit down and actually meet — with tea, with themselves, and with each other. Sometimes in silence, sometimes in laughter, sometimes in tears.

I am deeply grateful to everyone who has come —
for tea, out of curiosity, for a talk, for a pause in the day.
To those who came once and to those who keep returning.
To everyone who was open to new tastes, new experiences, and who trusted us with their stories.
Thank you for your presence, your kindness, your creativity, and your honesty.
It means a lot to me.

I’m looking forward to the new year — not with big expectations, but with openness.
Let’s see where the path leads. 🌿

07/12/2025

As the year comes to its quiet close,
I feel deeply grateful for each person who stepped into Sukiya this year.
For every cup of tea we shared,
every story, every moment of presence.

We often move with the rhythm of calendars,
but nature moves differently —
and so on the longest night, we gather not to rush ahead,
but to pause, breathe, and welcome the returning light together.

This small meeting is my way of saying thank you —
for your trust, your warmth, and the gentle community
that has grown around this tea space.

On the 21st of December we will prepare warm yuzu tea,
kabocha pumpkin soup,
and a quiet place to rest, reflect, and open the door
to a new cycle with softness.

I look forward to welcoming you on the 21st.
Let us close this year together,
with warmth and presence.

To join, please email:
linda.sukiya@gmail.com
(or send a DM)

07/11/2025

On Sunday we shared something truly special — Tea & Zen Music.
Together with Actief and Shinko Suzuki, a Zen monk who lives both in Japan and here in Leiden.

The weather tried to test us, but blankets, a heater and a bit of sunshine saved the day. ☀️
It all came together so naturally — tea and flute, both born from Zen, breathing in the same rhythm.

I thought I’d be nervous serving tea for so many people,
but once Shinko started to play, everything just flowed.
I let go — and made tea in that quiet wave of music.

Everyone was amazing. It felt like we had done this a thousand times before.
A real symphony. 💚

Deep thanks to my husband — without him this would still be just a dream —
and to our dear friend Cemile, to Mark and his wife, Shinko,
and everyone who shared their Sunday afternoon with us. 🌸

Adres

Zoetermeer

Openingstijden

Woensdag	11:00 - 17:00
Zaterdag	11:00 - 17:00

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