Reviews Posted by jason parrish

Products Rating Read Date Added
Gyokuro Pinnacle (40g/1.41oz)
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8060 01/11/2007
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)
House Matcha (80g/2.82oz)
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8221 12/24/2006
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)
Matcha Chawan (Matcha Bowl)
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10308 12/24/2006
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)
Yuzamashi (Water Cooler: 300ml)
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7416 12/12/2006
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)