Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2014

They say a mother’s love is instinctual, unconditional and forever. Mother’s Day may have become a bit cliché due to its commercialism, but it’s still a great chance to remind mom how much we love her. While flowers inevitably end up in the bin after a few days, Lupicia’s Totte Oki Tea Time Set (¥3,720) offers the perfect way to show your appreciation—as well as share in some of the spoils (it’s okay, mom will love us anyway). Offering the aroma of fresh roses without the unfortunate after-effect of having to watch them wilt away, the set includes not only darjeeling tea with real rose petals but also two other types of tea, cookies and a mini-bouquet.