The Gyokuro Pinnacle from Hibiki-an is very good. I've had other high quality gyokuro before and this is one of my favorites. I was a little wary at first because it did have a significant amount of stems in it but the taste was great. It is mellow and sweet and is e...(more)

I just made my first bowl of house matcha and it turned out great. I think it is a good matcha to learn with. I need to work on my whisking technique to develop more of a froth so this matcha is perfect for me. It has a deep emerald green color and smooth flavor. I ...(more)

I just received my matcha bowl and was very pleased with the quality. It is the perfect size and shape for me. It is also a great value for the money. I made my first bowl of matcha in it today and it felt very nice in my hands. The rough irregular texture adds inte...(more)

The water cooler works pretty well except that the spout is pretty wide which means if you don't pour the water quickly it will drip on your table. Also, the quality is not nearly as good as the teapots sold but I also don't think that is as important as the quality of...(more)