Mica Shibata
Tea Queen | Author | Tea Designer | Founder of Magical Tea Party
Certified Holistic Life Coach by Alan Cohen
Certified ACIM Teacher by Alan Cohen
CEO of fromU Inc. | Founder of Lunarbow Tea House
Hello, I’m Mica Shibata from Japan.
Tea has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.
For me, tea is more than just a drink.
It is a moment to pause, relax, and come back to ourselves.
It can also create a gentle space where people can connect with one another.
Before entering the world of tea, I worked in interior design for 17 years.
In 2011, I began teaching black tea and herbal tea. I studied tea in the UK and later expanded my work into herbal tea blending, creating original blends for individuals, companies, and brands.
Over the years, I have created hundreds of herbal tea blends and shared the joy of tea through classes, workshops, events, and department stores in Japan and abroad.
Tea and the Heart
My work began with tea, but over time, another important element was added:
the heart.
I studied holistic life coaching with Alan Cohen, an internationally known author and spiritual teacher, and became a certified Holistic Life Coach and ACIM Teacher.
Through this journey, I began to understand something I had already experienced many times in my own life:
When we relax, we can hear our true voice more clearly.
And tea can help us do that.
Holding a warm cup.
Enjoying the aroma.
Taking a sip.
These simple moments bring us back to the present.
This idea became the foundation of my work today.
Magical Tea Party
I am the founder of Magical Tea Party, a unique experience that combines tea time with self-reflection and holistic life coaching.
It is a place where people can relax, listen to themselves, share what is in their hearts, and connect with others in a safe and welcoming atmosphere.
Magical Tea Parties are now held in different parts of Japan and internationally.
I also train Teady facilitators, who bring Magical Tea Parties to their own communities.
[Learn more about Magical Tea Party →]
Author
I am the author of three books published in Japan by Yama-kei Publishers:
English titles are provided as translations for reference. The books are currently available in Japanese.
『お悩み別 こころとからだを癒すレシピ ハーブティーブレンド100』
100 Herbal Tea Blends for the Mind and Body
2018
『カップ一杯の魔法』
A Cup of Magic
2022
『ココロ・カラダととのう ハーブティー365日』
365 Days of Herbal Tea
2026
Through my books, I share practical ways to enjoy herbal tea as well as the deeper possibilities of tea time in everyday life.
My Vision
Today, everything I do connects to one vision:
Tea Party for Peace
I believe peace does not always have to begin with something big.
It can begin with a cup of tea.
When we pause and relax,
we come back to ourselves.
When we find a little peace within ourselves,
we can meet the person in front of us with a little more kindness.
And that kindness can travel from one person to another.
My vision is to see tea time like this happening all around the world.
Tea time makes the world a little kinder.
This is the heart of Tea Party for Peace.
[Discover Tea Party for Peace →]
Let’s Have Tea Together.
You don’t have to know anything special about tea.
Just make a cup,
sit down,
and enjoy the moment.
Perhaps peace can begin there.
Let’s have tea together.
