Steaming Genmaicha Tea on Marble Table

A ceramic cup filled with pale amber genmaicha tea sits on a cool, veined marble surface, steam rising in thin, translucent ribbons. North window light strikes the cup from the left, highlighting the rough texture of the handmade clay and the floating roasted rice grains within the liquid. The marble table reflects the soft, diffused glow, against the deep, quiet shadows pooling along the nearby walls. In this late afternoon light, the air appears still, showing the humble, tactile nature of the cup against the smooth stone. One grain of rice rests on the rim, catching the light.