2011/06/28

Lucky stalk

This doesn’t happen a lot, but, have you seen a tea stalk floating vertically in your teacup when you have Japanese green tea? In Japan, it is believed to be a lucky sign. If you see it in your morning cup, you will have a good day.

Can you see "a tea stalk"?


But, there is one condition. Don’t tell it to anybody that you see it. Otherwise, your luck will be gone. Be careful!

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