This is by far my favorite shincha that I have tried this year (I have had several from different vendors). The leaves are long and a beautiful dark green with some breakage. The tea is very forgiving to brew, does not become bitter easily, and holds up to high temper...(more)

This is the creamiest houjicha I have tasted--and I have tried 4 different varieties not including Hibiki-an. It also holds up well for a second brewing--almost as rich and creamy as the first--which is uncommon for other houjicha that I have tried in the past. My tea...(more)

I have tried the Organic Matcha and the Super Premium. First I must say that the Organic is a lovely tea, very easy to drink, with delicious woody green overtones. Having tried the Organic and another brand, I was blown away by the Super Premium. This tea is clearly a...(more)

This cup has clearly been crafted with great love and care. The attention to symmetry and detail leaves an impression of perfection, while upon closer examination the cup has a wonderful hand-made feel. It is warm to the touch, both comfortable in the hand and to the ...(more)

This pot is the easiest most fantastic iced tea maker, and there is nothing better than iced japanese green tea. It is so easy to put in 15g tea and 1000ml water in the evening, wait overnight, and you get a great low-caffeine, delicious iced tea brew. Thanks so much ...(more)

The leaves have a wonderful floral scent, and the tea is mild, sweet, and easy to drink with a nice aftertaste. I prefer to brew this tea strong, with a lot of leaves (8g to 200 ml, 12g to 300 ml) but it can just as nicely be brewed a bit lighter, while retaining its s...(more)

Delightful, grassy, herbaceous taste with a lot of body and terrific mouthfeel/ aftertaste. Really refreshing--I bought to try and have become addicted. This tea is lovely (8 grams to 280cc water for 1 min, then 1 min 1/2, then 2 min. I'm sure you can shorten brew ti...(more)