Steaming Genmaicha Tea at Dawn in Manta

Soft, diffused morning light washes over a white ceramic cup filled with genmaicha tea, where tiny toasted rice grains float near the surface. Steam rises in gentle, translucent wisps against the cool, gray air of a monsoon dawn. The cup rests on a rectangular bamboo tray alongside a folded linen napkin and a small ceramic spoon. Water droplets rest on the smooth wooden table surface, reflecting the overcast sky outside. The muted greens of the tea contrast with the warm beige of the rice grains. A faint condensation line marks the lower third of the cup. The composition emphasizes the quiet stillness of the early morning service area.