Technical information on this Competition Grade Matcha Pinnacle is splendidly given by Hibiki. Adding my personal words is void: I schould communicate a feeling as intense as subtle: habit suggests hyperboles, but my mind realizes their triviality and impotence. I i...(more)

Robust and massive in its delicacy. Far beyond every my expectation. Worthy of Competition Grade appellative. Really a result which Hibiki and his Farmer may be proud of.

3g and 60ml: a very, very good matcha. But 5g and 60ml: an unexpected explosion of flavour; superb!!!

Kuradashi Gyokuro Premium has been the first Hibiki's tea I have ever tested. It seemed to me like discovering a new world of sensations which opened my mind to a universe of refined and deep culture. My affection for this tea dates back to November 2009. Kuradashi Gyou...(more)

I have just finished testing your Kuradashi Matcha Pinnacle, Gyokuro Pinnacle, Gyokuro Premium, and Sencha. As usual, your references are the most appropriate to describe them, and I cannot but adhere to your words and add some naive ones of mine. Sometimes, vintage w...(more)

Till now I have been concerned with high grade teas like Gyokuro, Sencha and Matcha, and have experienced their Kuradashi and Competition Grade versions. Only recently I have agreed with Hibiki's suggestion to try Houjicha Super Premium. When spirit and mind need conc...(more)

I have no technical word of mine to describe this tea. Drinking it, my mind agrees with the description given by Hibiki, while my heart suggests its own humble impression: sublime! I should like every sip to remain in my mouth, and the nuances of its aroma and flavour t...(more)

I have never seen a reproduction with such a high level of likeness with the original, especially in form, colour, texture and,above all, spirit. It is not a copy, it is a real new creation where the most subtle intuitions of form and space, which make the original...(more)

As usual the comment given by Hibiki is strictly faithful to the true; I merely add that the pictures cannot communicate the outstanding beauty of these cups. Glancing at them once opened the beautiful box one would swear that not the clay but either diaphanous mot...(more)

With the bowl before my eyes I realize how well thought and corresponding to the truth is its description given in this site. Exploring it by our fingers we can perceive the work of the hands of Mr Shohraku trying to give the clay form and life. Touching and g...(more)