Since summer is almost over, I feel it's time to review one of my favourite summertime teas. It gets so hot sometimes that hot tea just won't do. That's when I turn to fukamashi. I find it brews the nicest with cold water and it refreshes the palette on a hot day. T...(more)

I didn't buy this bowl because it was affordable. I bought it because I liked the look and style of it. It has an earthy, raw, and rough appearance, and I love it for those qualities. It is rock-solid and has a primitive feel to it. There's nothing like feeling as thoug...(more)

I have to admit I wasn't really attracted to these cups when I purchased them. I just wanted a nice set to travel with that was in an affordable range. I felt the leaves on the cups, coupled with the colour of the basic kyusu and yuzamashi I got from this site for the s...(more)

This is the first time I've ever tried karigane. I must say it took me by surprise. I wasn't expecting such a high quality flavour. It is very refreshing and clear with a lingering sweetness that quenches your thirst; yet it leaves you wanting more because it tastes so ...(more)

This was the first set I bought on this site and I never reviewed it. As other reviewers mentioned, this set is beautiful in its simplicity and there is something to be adored about the notch in the bottom of the cups. It makes this set unique and it becomes bold as muc...(more)

I love this little scoop. The picture doesn't do it justice. It is very light and the colour is rich. I have quite the collection of scoops and this one is my favourite so far. I ordered another one to use at work and will wait patiently for it. It is very comfortable t...(more)

I just received these cups today and am very satisfied. The colour doesn't match the photos as much as I thought it would. It appears milkier, but it wasn't really the colour that caught my attention when I purchased these cups. They hold so much character, more than wh...(more)