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| Dear Sir and Madam, |
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| 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 'Special Karigane Tea (Limited: Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium)'. |
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[Limited] Special Karigane Tea (Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium)
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| Karigane is an excellent value because it is a by-product of green tea production. Karigane is made from the stems and veins of high quality tea leaves.
Even in Kyoto, known around the world as the center of Japanese green tea culture and production, it is difficult to find top grade Gyokuro Karigane. During tea production, green tea leaf stems (which make up 5 to 10% of the harvested tea) are separated from the tea leaves. These green tea stems are used to make Karigane. Only small quantities of our top grade Gyokuro (such as our Pinnacle grade Gyokuro) is grown each year. So we can produce only a limited amount of Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium.
Fortunately we are able to offer Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium, but only as a limited edition of 450 packages and available only in early spring season. |
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| Tea leaves and stems for our Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium under the traditional "Honzu" canopy just before harvest. |
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| Tea leaves just after picked |
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| One of several processing steps |
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| The brewed infusion color of Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium is the same as Kuradashi Gyokuro Pinnacle. The aroma is quite elegant and gentle.
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| Selected stems and veins from Gyokuro Pinnacle and Kuradashi Gyokuro Pinnacle.
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Tea leaves and stems for our Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium are shaded
from sunlight under the traditional "Honzu" canopy structure
made with reeds and straw. Tea leaves are carefully picked by skilled hands.
Picked fresh tea leaves are processed just a few hours after harvest. All
processing machines are traditional style, and tea leaves are processed
with great care in the traditional way. They are finished and become Aracha
just a few hours later. |
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[Limited] Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium (40g/1.41oz): US$18.00
(Now Available: limited edition of 450 packages ONLY AVAILABLE in early spring this year)
Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium is an excellent value. Because it is made from the stems and veins of the only highest-quality Gyokuro, such as Gyokuro Pinnacle and Kuradashi Gyokuro Pinnacle, you can have the quality of Premium for a fraction of the cost... |
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This Month's Tea - Karigane |
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| We would like you to rediscover the value of our Karigane teas for monthly recommendation. Karigane is less expensive than tea leaves because it is a by-product. It is made from the stems of Gyokuro and high grade Sencha. You are sure to delight in the excellent value of Karigane. At the same time we arranged a special Karigane tea, Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium. It is the limited edition of 450 packages only available this early spring season. |
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Special Karigane (Limited) |
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[Limited] Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium (40g/1.41oz): US$18.00
(Now Available: limited edition of 450 packages ONLY AVAILABLE in early spring this year)
Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium is an excellent value. Because it is made from the stems and veins of the only highest-quality Gyokuro, such as Gyokuro Pinnacle and Kuradashi Gyokuro Pinnacle, you can have the quality of Premium for a fraction of the cost... |
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Regular Karigane and Other |
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Gyokuro Karigane Premium (100g/3.53oz): US$22.00
Gyokuro Karigane Premium which is made from the stems of highest grade Gyokuro is very valuable and precious. You can enjoy the excellent flavor of high grade Gyokuro at an affordable price... |
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Sencha Karigane (200g/7.05oz): US$23.00
Sencha Karigane Premium which is made from the stems of high grade Sencha is valuable and precious. Karigane contains much Theanine which is the source of its sweet and mellow taste... |
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Houjicha Karigane (200g/7.05oz): US$19.00
Houjicha Karigane is made from the stems of high grade tea leaves and roasted in the same way as standard Houjicha. The flavor is deeply sweet and roasted, which is quite unique among Japanese tea... |
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| 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. |
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| Sincerely yours, |
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| Atsushi Yasui |
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Special Houjicha Teas: Limited / Now Available! |
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We would like you to rediscover the value of our Houjicha items for monthly recommendation. You are sure to delight in the unique sweet and roasted flavor of Houjicha. The flavor is very smooth and the aroma lingers nicely for a while.
At the same time we arranged two special Houjicha items, Houjicha Super Premium and Houjicha Karigane Super Premium. Each item is the limited edition of 450 packages only available this winter season.
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[Limited] Houjicha Super Premium (100g/3.53oz): US$16.00
(Now Available: limited edition of 450 packages ONLY AVAILABLE this winter season)
To make this Houjicha Super Premium, we use only young sprouts. And a small amount of stems from the highest grade Matcha are added in order to create the unique noble aroma... |
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[Limited] Houjicha Karigane Super Premium (100g/3.53oz): US$16.00
(Now Available: limited edition of 450 packages ONLY AVAILABLE this winter season)
The stems contained in this tea are usually used for Sencha Karigane, not Houjicha Karigane. Stems from the highest grade Matcha are added in order to create the unique noble aroma... |
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Houjicha (200g/7.06oz): US$18.00
Houjicha, also called Bancha, is made by roasting Sencha tea leaves over high heat. It is a brown tea with a toasted nutty flavor, and is low in caffeine... |
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Houjicha Karigane (200g/7.05oz): US$19.00
Houjicha Karigane is made from the stems of high grade tea leaves and roasted in the same way as standard Houjicha. The flavor is deeply sweet and roasted, which is quite unique among Japanese tea... |
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Organic Houjicha (200g/7.05oz): US$21.00
This Organic Houjicha is certified by Japanese administration. This, also called Bancha, is made by roasting Organic Sencha tea leaves over high heat. It is a brown tea with a toasted nutty flavor, and is low in caffeine...
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Teabag Houjicha (28bags x 5g/0.18oz): US$18.00
Each specially-designed nylon bag is filled with whole-leaf Houjicha, so you can enjoy the rich flavor of Houjicha in no time at all! Houjicha, also called Bancha, is made by roasting fresh green tea leaves over high heat. It is a brown tea with a toasted nutty flavor...
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RAKU YAKI - Avantgarde to Tradition: (One-of-a-kind / Now Available!)
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We, Hibiki-an have collaborated with Kyoshitsu Sasaki at Kirai Kiln which produces avantgarde and traditional Raku-yaki. Raku-yaki is regarded as the most prestigious and highest ranked earthenware in the tea ceremony. From the ultimate style of Matcha bowl that Sen no Rikyu, influenced by the spirit of ZEN, has pursued all his life, to avant-garde Matcha bowls that showcase the new possibilities of RAKU YAKI, we have prepared six masterpieces. We also continue to sell the seven traditional styles of RAKU YAKI Matcha bowl that are already on sale.
Whether it is the avant-garde RAKU YAKI that may become the standard 100 years from now, or the ultimate RAKU YAKI that Rikyu pursued all his life, both are masterpieces that will revolutionize your green moment.
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| RAKU YAKI Bowls - Avantgarde to Tradition (One-of-a-kind) |
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[KIRAI] KASEYU KURO CHAWAN - Rikyu GONOMI (handcrafted): US$2,680.00
(One-of-a-kind / Now Available)
This KASEYU KURO CHAWAN - Rikyu GONOMI is a genuine Matcha bowl, following the traditional Raku-yaki method. Formed by a traditional method, which does not use a potter's wheel, the bowl is simple yet exquisitely asymmetrical upon closer inspection.... |
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[KIRAI] ORIBE CHAWAN (handcrafted Matcha Bowl): US$1,980.00
(One-of-a-kind / Now Available)
This ORIBE CHAWAN is Raku-Yaki, yet avant-garde, with free inspiration and a relaxed mood. ORIBE means Furuta Oribe(1563-1615), a Japanese general of the Warring States period. He is famous as one of the disciples of Sen no Rikyu... |
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[KIRAI] RANSAI CHAWAN (handcrafted Matcha Bowl): US$1,980.00
(One-of-a-kind / Now Available)
RANSAI means indigo blue color. This unique noble blue color is completely original to the artisan, Kyoshitu Sasaki. While based on RAKU-yaki's traditional style, this masterpiece is the result of his constant research and challenge, and is filled with.... |
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| Traditional RAKU YAKI Bowls (Continued Sales) |
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| RAKU YAKI - Avantgarde to Tradition shopping category: click here |
| RAKU YAKI - Avantgarde to Tradition page: click here |
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[New & Limited] Teapots / Cups, Matcha Bowls / Accessories |
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| We have arranged for 19 limited edition tea ware items, and 16 limited edition new Matcha Bowls / Accessories. The 35 limited
edition items are all available only this autumn and winter season. |
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| Teapots / Cups shopping category: click here |
| Matcha Bowls / Accessories shopping category: click here |
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[Limited] Snacks and Candy (Winter) |
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We at Hibiki-an added nine Japanese modern confectioneries which are all
only available in autumn. Our carefully selected items for autumn confections
amuse our mouth very much, and perfectly match with Japanese green tea.
MOCHI and MAME are unique texture, traditonal and modern snacks are so
crispy. YUZU Peel also provide their original flavor.
We are certain that they will all completely please your taste bud. Please take a look! |
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Highly Recommended Featured item |
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SHOGA SENBEI are traditional Japanese crackers made from select ginger. The refreshing taste of ginger and the moderate sweetness of sugar are harmoniously blended to create a delicious taste. These crackers look thick, yet they are very light and crunchy, and once you start eating them, you can't stop.
These SHOGA SENBEI are famous as a specialty of SAIZYOU-INARI in Okayama Prefecture. SAIZYOU-INARI is a Japanese temple with more than 1200 years of history. SAIZYOU means the best. The temple has long prayed for people's peace of mind or inner peace, based on the teaching that peacefulness is the highest form of happiness. SHOGA SENBEI are sold along the path leading to the temple, and are loved by visitors and locals alike. They are thought to bring good fortune.
The package features cute illustrations of ginger roots and the symbol of SAIZYOU-INARI, the TORII gate. The great design and excellent taste make it an ideal gift. Drinking our tea while eating SHOGA SENBEI will make your tea time more relaxing and simply wonderful. We hope you'll try it!..... (more info: click here)
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| It is an easy-to-eat size. |
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| The flavor of ginger and sweetness are in harmony. |
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| It goes well with a variety of Japanese teas. |
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| Japanese Snacks / Candy Shopping category: click here |
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(Notice 1) Delivery Discount
Orders of under US$150 get Express International delivery (both of DHL and Postal) for only US$8.50 ( US$11.50).
This delivery discount is only for a limited time until April 30th.
(more info; click here)
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(Notice 2) Update of International Delivery Status
Here is an update of the International Delivery Status. To learn more, please visit the links below.
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(Notice 3) Price revision for Tea Wares
Due to recent increases in raw materials, fuel and labor costs etc., we have revised the prices of some of our Tea Wares. We appreciate your understanding and hope you will continue to enjoy our genuine Japanese tea.
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