I’ve been pondering on this matcha bowl for several days now. It’s very well done piece of skilled artistry. I have a traditional Raku bowl, this one is a ‘sophisticated’ Raku bowl, which means it veers in a more artistic direction rather than staying within the traditi...(more)

This was my first time trying Hibiki-An's competition matcha and it did not disappoint. The scent of the matcha is hard to describe but pleasantly different. The powder is deep green. The flavor is full and sweet with no bitterness whatsoever. The flavor lingers for a s...(more)

This is some awesome matcha. I'm a pinnacle gal but super premium is quite delicious. I also found that it can be used in cooking. It maintains its beautiful color very well. I prefer to use a higher quality matcha for cooking. Hibiki-An's Super Premium did not disappoi...(more)

These plums are delicious and have minimal ingredients. I relish each one. Previous to this the only plum I knew of was the Umeboshi, which is quite salty. These are sweet and just a bit tart and have a lot of flavor. They soft, plump, and squishy. I do have one word of...(more)

After my initial experience tasting the Kuradashi Pinnacle Matcha I just had to ensure that I had enough to last me a very long time. I store mine in a Vacuum Sealed bag in the refrigerator until I'm ready to use it. I then take it out of the refrigerator and let it sit...(more)

I forgot to add my picture...here's what mine looks like. So elegant! This bowl is absolutely amazing. The way it was made with the five different carvings and then the milky glaze poured over it was very creative and the effect is very beautiful. The addition of the...(more)

I saw this Camellia bowl and knew it had to be mine  This bowl is very light weight and feels very good in the hands. Literally speaking, it is like a work of art. Each element (flower or leaf) is meticulously drawn in gold and then carefully filled in. The colors are ...(more)

I had read so much about the Kuradashi Matcha and was so excited to finally be able to order it. While I mainly enjoy Usucha, I tried it as Koicha today and was stunned by how sweet the Koicha was. Usually, there is a bit of bitterness and it can get to feel like it's '...(more)

I waited all year to try the Kuradashi Gyokuro Pinnacle for the first time and to be honest, I was frustrated. My first attempt produced a very strong brew that was too strong for my liking (I used 5 g in my Shoami Hohin at 50C). I wrote to Hibiki-An for help. I appreci...(more)

NINSEI HANA SAKURA is a beautifully made matcha bowl. I have a lot of bowls in a wide range of prices and at $106 this is a lot of bowl for the money. The bowl itself is a beautiful creamy white, lightweight, and with a gorgeous crackled glaze. It’s slightly pinched...(more)