Reviews Posted by Cliff Long

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Earthenware Kyusu (Teapot: 360ml)
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6463 08/19/2015
I have been using this latest acquisition from Hibiki-an for about a week now, and all I can say is that it is absolutely wonderful and produces a beautiful pot of tea. Very quickly it has become my favorite teapot. Its "wabi -sabi" character is also delightfu...(more)
Organic Houjicha (200g/7.05oz)
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6446 08/05/2015
This is an excellent organic houjicha, and far superior to any others I have tried. The flavor is full and round and has an elegant nuttiness and sweetness to it. I have been a customer of Hibiki-an for some years now, and tremendously enjoy their organic teas. This hou...(more)
[Limited] KOHZANJI Yunomi (handcrafted Teacup: 130ml)   Out of Stock
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2478 06/22/2015
This beautiful Kohzanji yunomi has recently arrived and I am currently having tea in it as I write (Hibiki-an tea of course!). This truly is one of those rare items that has to be experienced up close in order to appreciate the skill and craftsmanship that went into its...(more)
[Limited] Farmers' Shincha (160g/5.64oz)   Out of Stock
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4217 06/10/2015
I posted my first review of Farmer's Shinncha back in 2012 and now three years later just want to mention one more time that this is still a great seasonal offering. Personally, I particularly love the minimally processed character of the tea, and if you love good Japan...(more)
[Limited] Farmers' Shincha (160g/5.64oz)   Out of Stock
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4526 05/23/2012
Just received my order of Farmers Shincha for this year and am very happy with it. A good, full, excellent, robust Shincha! I have always enjoyed minimally processed teas and absolutely love the rustic, earthy style of this particular offering. The 2012 Farmers Shinc...(more)
Organic Matcha (40g/1.41oz in canister)
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11936 05/04/2012
Purchased this tea along with the Beedoro Macha starter set, and as with all the other Hibiki-an products I have tried, I was not disappointed. An absolutely EXCELLENT organic macha. I would have to say this is the best organic macha I have ever had. Although I have ...(more)
BEEDORO Matcha Starter Set
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7056 05/04/2012
Received the Beedoro Macha Starter Kit this morning, and I could not be happier. All of the included implements are remarkably high quality. The 120 bristle chasen and the chashaku are very well made and the Beedoro chawan is absolutely beautiful. All in all, a truly...(more)
Organic Sencha Superior (200g/7.05oz)
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8553 04/28/2012
A very fine and pleasant organic sencha. I go out of my way to find good organic teas, and in my opinion Hibiki-an supplies some of the best. This tea really must be very close to the style of tea that was drunk in Japan before the use of modern agricultural methods. ...(more)
Organic Genmaicha Matcha-iri (200g/7.05oz)
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9461 02/18/2012
Genmaicha has been a personal favorite everyday tea of mine for many years. I have tried a number of different brands from various suppliers, but this genmaicha from Hibiki-an with the added matcha is the best I have ever had. I am a strong believer in organic farming...(more)