Reviews Posted by Bret Wiley

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[Pre-order] Farmers' Shincha (160g/5.64oz)   Out of Stock
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3762 06/02/2008
This is a really fresh, light, very clean tasting Shincha. Very refreshing and savory. Since I lack the vocabulary to describe this tea in any kind a professional manner, I'll go with the predictable "spring time in a cup"
[Recommended] MATSUBA Yunomi (Teacup:pair:100ml each)
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6807 08/19/2007
Very nice. When I ordered these I was afraid they might be to small. But theyre actually just right. Perfection in craftsmanship. I wish there was a kyusu that matched these.Or better yet a kyusu and a yazamushi or whatever theyre called. (watercooling pitcher)
Houjicha (Bancha) (200g/7.05oz)
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8463 06/18/2007
I've tried so many different kinds of Houjicha from different companys. And I have to say that I liked all of them. Hibiki-an's is a very affordable, delicious tea. They're teas are always fresh. Although I tend to like Houjicha teas that contain a higher proportion of ...(more)
Sencha Superior (200g/7.05oz)
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8053 03/06/2007
Another stellar tea from hikibi-an. I had never ordered this tea before but it is exactly what I was looking for. Im going to be ordering this one again and again.
[Try once] Sencha Fukamushi Superior (200g/7.05oz)
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7634 02/27/2007
This tea is exellent. And you cant get green tea any fresher than Hibiki-an.
HOHRYU Kyusu (handcrafted: 360ml)   Out of Stock
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6619 02/26/2007
This teapot is truely a work of art. You cant really tell by the pics just how well crafted this teapot is. Absolutely beautifull.
Kyusu (Teapot: 360ml)
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9613 02/03/2007
A very well made teapot thats well worth the money. After making due with western style teapots for years I now see what Ive been missing. It makes brewing these teas very easy.