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	[This Month's Tea] Tasting Sets

	[Recommended] Konacha is Now Available!

	[New / Now Available] Sencha Superior - Astringent

Seasonal Topics & Items


	Shincha News Flash! (Around March 31)

	[Limited] Yunomi and Tea Accessories (Spring and Summer)

	[Limited] Snacks and Candy (Spring)

	[Mother's Day Gifts] How About Hibiki-an's Gifts?

	(Notice 1) Price Reduction

	(Notice 2) Delivery Discount

	(Notice 3) Update of International Delivery Status

Dear Sir and Madam,

We at Hibiki-an THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your continued patronage and support. We are pleased to offer useful information for your healthy life and continued enjoyment of Japanese green tea. In this issue, we talk about 'Tasting Sets (This Month's Tea)'.

		[This Month's Tea] Tasting Sets

We would like you to rediscover the value of our Tasting Set items for monthly recommendation. Our tasting sets feature our most popular items and are all excellent values. They are ideal for those who would like to try a taste test to learn which is their favorite tea, or who would like to enjoy less quantity of some kinds of tea. These tea set items are especially perfect for those who are new to green tea to learn the differences between each type of tea.

Superior Tea Tasting Set (3 x each 100g/3.53oz): US$37.50
This is our most popular tea tasting set. We chose and combined three of our most popular teas: Gyokuro Superior, Sencha Superior, and Sencha Fukamushi Superior...


			Karigane Tea Tasting Set (3 x each 100g/3.53oz): US$33.00 Karigane is made from the stems of Gyokuro and high grade Sencha. We combined three valuable Karigane items: Gyokuro Karigane Superior, Sencha Karigane , and Houjicha Karigane...


			Genmai-Houji Tasting Set (4 x each 100g/3.53oz): US$35.00 Genmaicha and Houjicha contain less caffeine than other Japanese teas. And they are suitable for everyday because of the affordable prices. We chose and combined four of our most unique and delightful teas to make this special set: Genmaicha, Genmaicha Matcha-iri, Houjicha, and Houjicha Karigane...


			Organic Tea Tasting Set (3 x each 100g/3.53oz): US$33.50 We chose and combined three of our most popular and healthy organic green teas: Organic Sencha Superior, Organic Genmaicha Matcha-iri, and Organic Houjicha...


			Teabag Tasting Set -Forest (3 x 14bags x 5g/0.18oz): US$31.50 We chose and combined three of our most popular and basic Teabag teas: Teabag Gyokuro, Teabag Sencha, and Teabag Houjicha...


			Teabag Tasting Set -River (3 x 14bags x 5g/0.18oz): US$29.50 We chose and combined three of our most popular Teabag teas: Teabag Organic Sencha, Teabag Genmaicha Matcha-iri, and Teabag Houjicha...


What is Tasting Set? page: click here

		[Limited] Konacha is Now Available!

Konacha is made from the specks and tiny tea leaves of Gyokuro or Sencha tea leaves. Konacha is less expensive than tea leaves because Konacha is a natural byproduct of traditional tea processing, like Karigane. Especially Konacha, sorted from high grade tea leaves, has a better flavor than tea leaves of a similarly low price.
All items below are limited edition of 600 packages each ONLY AVAILABLE this spring season.

[Limited] Gyokuro Konacha Super Premium (100g/3.53oz): US$17.00 (Now Available)
Gyokuro Konacha Super Premium is an excellent value. Because it is made from the specks and tiny tea leaves of only the highest quality Gyokuro, such as Gyokuro Pinnacle, Super Premium, Kuradashi Gyokuro Pinnacle, and Super Premium, you can have the finest quality for a fraction of the cost...


			[Limited] Gyokuro Konacha (200g/7.05oz): US$24.00 (Now Available) Made from premium Gyokuro specks and tiny tea leaves, Gyokuro Konacha has a unique and delicately sweet flavor. Gyokuro Konacha is an excellent value. Because it is made from the specks and tiny tea leaves of only high quality Gyokuro...


			[Limited] Sencha Konacha (200g/7.05oz): US$17.00 (Now Available) Made from premium Sencha specks and tiny tea leaves, Sencha Konacha has a unique and delicately sweet flavor. Sencha Konacha is an excellent value. Because it is made from the specks and tiny tea leaves of only high quality Sencha...


A Tip for Brewing Konacha: click here Konacha specks are more easily brewed for shorter time than regular Gyokuro or Sencha tea leaves. The brewing time is half of regular Gyokuro or Sencha tea leaves...

What is Konacha?: click here

		[New / Now Available] Sencha Superior - Astringent: US$23.00

Sencha Superior - Astringent is an excellent balance of quality and value. The characteristics of Sencha Superior - Astringent include a gentle bitter taste, a rich mellow taste, and a refreshing aroma. The harmony is generous and the accented bitterness is fine... (more info; click here)


Sencha Superior - Astringent: US$23.00 shopping page: click here

Are you enjoying your green moments? Hibiki-an encourages those who love to drink green tea. If you have any requests or questions regarding our teas or services, please don't hesitate to contact us. We sincerely hope that you enjoy genuine Hibiki-an Japanese green tea direct to you from Kyoto, Japan.

Sincerely yours,

Atsushi Yasui

Seasonal Topics & Items

		Shincha News Flash!

We have been following the green tea sprouts from early spring when the tea trees put out their first new buds to the harvest of Shincha, the first tea of the year. Now, we bring you the latest breaking news and information from Hibiki-an's tea farm in Ujitawara in Kyoto!

Around March 31:

Cherry blossoms around the mountain ravines in Ujitawara are in full bloom. This is as of March 30.

This year’s full bloom is the secondly earliest on record.

Can you hear UGUISU bush warbler's carol?

Electric fans are strategically placed around the tea trees to stir the air to avoid spring frost.

Electric fans activate when the temperature gets too cold.

Tea sprouts as of March 30.

The cherry blossoms here in Ujitawara is at their best right now. It is the secondly earliest on record. It is also a week earlier than usual and some days earlier than last year. At the birthplace of Uji tea, the Obuku area nestled in mountain ravines, the cherry blossoms will be at their peak next week. Among all the cherry blossom trees in Kyoto, those which grow in the Obuku valley always bloom last.

At this time, it is possible for the cold weather to return, but it rarely frosts. A frost in spring is devastating because it completely ruins any tea sprouts. Small tea sprouts not yet open can't easily be damaged by spring frost but tea sprouts fully opened can be damaged completely. It can frost on a dry fine morning after a clear and sunny day due to radiative cooling. If there is a frost after the tea sprouts grow and fully open, the damage would be immense. Such immense damage by late spring frost happens once every few decades.

Electric fans are strategically placed around the tea trees to stir the air during the month of April to avoid spring frost. Late frosts may occur on cold nights when there is radiational cooling with no cloud cover and no wind at midnight. Electric fans activate when the temperature gets too cold. It is also important to check if all electric fans work normally, and to repair any malfunctions in March. We must pay attention to the lowest temperature of each day until the end of April.

During the past 7 days, the lowest temperature of each day was 1C (34F) to 7C (45F) and the highest temperature was 12C (54F) to 20C (68F). Cold in early spring like the previous period is called HANA BINE in Japan, which means chill in cherry-blossom time.
We think that this year's harvest will start April 27th or 5th which is a few or some days earlier than usual. It depends on the weather from now on.

Shincha teas:

Shincha (the first tea of the year) is harvested starting at the beginning of May in Kyoto. We are planning to sell some limited edition Shincha teas only available this Shincha harvest season. Celebrate our first tea harvest of the year with Hibiki-an's Shincha and enjoy the remarkable fresh flavor, which can only be experienced once every year! Please wait and see!

What is Shincha?: click here

		[New & Limited] Yunomi and Tea Accessories (Spring and Summer)

We have arranged for 18 Yunomi teacups, 1 Tea Set and 2 Tea Accessories, which are all limited edition only available this spring and summer season. They are all designed with modern, sophisticated style, while others use traditional techniques for a more traditional design. They will all expand in application depending on your idea. Please take a look.

Highly Recommended Featured item

[Highly Recommended] TETSUSAN SENBORI Yunomi - pair (handcrafted Teacup): US$75.00
[Highly Recommended] TETSUSAN SENBORI Yunomi (handcrafted Teacup 180ml): US$42.00

This tea cup is made from clay that contains iron and is the potteries' original blend mainly collected in Shigaraki. This tea cup is made using the KOBIKI technique. KOBIKI is a technique featuring a white glaze called SHIROGESHOH which is applied to the clay after molding and then firing it. The soft and gentle texture is brought out by firing it twice. Considering the fact that it is fired twice and carved by hand, this teacup is very carefully made. It is simple yet fits wonderfully in the hand. The slightly rounded shape makes this multi-use cup comfortable to use every day... (more info: click here)

GOHONDE, a traditional glazing technique that creates colorful patches of orange on the surface.

At first glance, it looks simple, but the surface has lines carved out vertically called SHINOGI.

SENBORI means carving in line.


Teapots & Cups / Supplies shopping category: click here
Matcha Bowls / Accessories shopping category: click here

		[Limited] Snacks and Candy (Spring)

We at Hibiki-an added 10 Japanese confectioneries which are all only available in spring.
Our carefully selected items for spring confections amuse your mouth very much, and perfectly match with Japanese green tea. HABUTAE KUZUMOCHI of traditional rice cake has soft texture as silk. HOSHIUME is premium dried UME plum having unique flavor and texture.
When you take a bite of TANSAN SENBEI, KAWARA SENBEI and EBI SENBEI, the toasted and sweet flavor spreads in your mouth. SAKURA Cherry MONAKA has the gentle and sweet taste and sourness of SAKURA Cherry AN bean jam.
MATCHA Cookies has an elegant mellow and smooth flavor of high quality Matcha.Houjicha EMAKI has a very light and crispy texture and roasted flavor of high quality Houjicha. BANPEIYU Hard Jelly offers a fresh citrus aroma, like that of YUZU.
We are certain that they will all completely please your taste bud. Please take a look!

Spring Confections

[Limited] SAKURA Cherry MONAKA (Japanese wafer): US$24.50

[Limited] HABUTAE KUZUMOCHI (traditional rice cake): US$19.00

[Limited] HOSHIUME (premium dried UME plum): US$19.50

[Limited] TANSAN SENBEI (traditional Japanese cracker): US$22.00

[Limited] KAWARA SENBEI (traditional Japanese cracker): US$18.00

[Limited] EBI SENBEI (baked shrimp crackers): US$12.50

[Limited] MISO Meringue (Japanese-style meringue confection): US$12.50

[Limited] Houjicha EMAKI (modern Japanese confection): US$12.50

[Limited] Matcha Cookies (premium Japanese confection): US$12.50

[Limited] BANPEIYU Japanese Hard Jelly (premium citrus flavor: US$12.50

Continued Sales

[Limited] RUBIA (premium plum glace): US$23.00

Highly Recommended Featured item

[Try Once! Highly Recommended] Houjicha EMAKI (modern Japanese confection): US$12.50

The harmony between the crisp, rolled crepe and exquisite Houjicha cream is a superb delight. Houjicha, which is produced in Uji, Kyoto is included in this special Houjicha cream.Houjicha EMAKI is delicately made to bring out the refreshing and roasted flavor of Houjicha and its light brown color. It gives a burst of Houjicha flavor when eaten and makes your mouth full of joy. Houjicha EMAKI pair very well with all kinds of Japanese tea. We are certain that you will be pleased to have modern Houjicha sweets with roasted Houjicha flavor and quite unique and delicate texture for your enjoyment.... (more info: click here)

moderate saltiness, and crispy texture are the main features.

You will find that it is rather difficult to stop!

Baked instead of fried, it's a healthy snack.

Japanese Snacks / Candy Shopping category: click here

		[Mother's Day Gifts] How About Hibiki-an's Gifts?

Have you chosen a Mother's Day gift? In Japan, green tea is often presented as a gift because it symbolizes a wish of good health and longevity. This tradition of giving green tea as a gift is as popular today as it has been throughout history. We give the gift of green tea for good health and long life of friends, family, and loved ones. A gift of genuine Japanese tea would make a perfect gift this Mother's Day.

			Hibiki-an's Gifts We have chosen and combined some of our most popular items which would make perfect gifts for friends, family, and professional colleagues, or any special or romantic occasion such as holidays, birthdays, Valentine's Day, weddings, or the purchase of a new home...

			[Recommended] HIBIKI-AN Gift Card / Wish List HIBIKI-AN Gift Card (email delivery): Once you place an order, the Gift Card email including the claim code will be sent to your recipient directly. The recipient can spend their Gift Card right away... Wish List: You can share your Wish List with your family and friends by email, Facebook or Twitter. Of course, it is useful just to keep track of items you are interested in or want to order in the future...

			FUROSHIKI Gift / FUROSHIKI Wrapping Fabric items FUROSHIKI Wrapping Fabric items are suitable to wrap tea or snacks / candy purchased on our website for gift. It can also be used as a decorative wall hanging, table cloth, scarf, and so on. FUROSHIKI Gift Items, which are carefully wrapped with the FUROSHIKI Japanese wrapping fabric, are available too...

			[Gift Idea] Tea Ware, Hibiki-an's Teabag, or Japanese Snacks/Candy Japanese tea combined with traditional tea ware or with Japanese Snacks/Candy makes a wonderful gift. Atmospheric handcrafted tea ware enhances the green moment. Traditional Japanese Snacks/Candy pair beautifully with any kind of Japanese tea. Like the French "Amuse-Bouche" their purpose is to amuse the mouth or palate, in this case, while drinking green tea...

			Hibiki-an regular item Shopping Category Would you prefer regular items, Gyokuro, Sencha, Matcha, Organic, Teabag, Tea ware, and so on? If so, would you visit each shipping category?...

Celebration Gifts in Japan page: click here

(Notice 1) Price Reduction

We marked down all Items on our website by 7.5% to 12% though all costs such as fuel, materials, logistics, wages, fertilizer etc. have rapidly been rising. We would like to pass along the benefits of our efforts and the recent currency exchange fluctuations to our customers.

This price reduction should also help our customers in countries where the currency has weakened against the US dollar recently. Our mission is always to give our customers the best experience. (visit our website; click here)

(Notice 2) Delivery Discount

For a limited time until April 25th JST, orders of under US$150 get Express International delivery for only US$6.5 (~~US$11.50~~). Available for countries where only DHL Express International delivery is offered, such as the US, Northern / Eastern Europe, and some other countries. (more info; click here)

(Notice 3) Update of International Delivery Status

Here is an update of the International Delivery Status. To learn more, please visit the links below.

Update of Delivery Status: click here
Taxation and Handling of DHL: click here

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[This Month's Tea] Tasting Sets

[Limited] Konacha is Now Available!

[New / Now Available] Sencha Superior - Astringent: US$23.00

Seasonal Topics & Items

Shincha News Flash!

Around March 31:

Shincha teas:

[New & Limited] Yunomi and Tea Accessories (Spring and Summer)

Tea Set

Yunomi - Large / Multi-cup

Yunomi - Traditional Style

Tea Accessories

Highly Recommended Featured item

[Limited] Snacks and Candy (Spring)

Spring Confections

Continued Sales

Highly Recommended Featured item

[Mother's Day Gifts] How About Hibiki-an's Gifts?

(Notice 1) Price Reduction

(Notice 2) Delivery Discount

(Notice 3) Update of International Delivery Status

Account info

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