Reviews Posted by Russell Karbach

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[Recommended] Sencha Fukamushi Premium (100g/3.53oz)
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7024 08/09/2010
I love the smell of Fukamushi in the morning (I couldn't resist) I enjoy Sencha and Gyokuro but Fukamushi is my favorite..it's like the best of both worlds to me. The Premium is wonderfully mellow with an excellent finish . ..lighter than the Super Premium ( which is...(more)
Whiskey Barrel Ash Glaze Yunomi (handcrafted: pair)
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5028 05/16/2009
I have just received my two Yunomi by Hozan Tanii-san.I am very pleased.The subtle greenish off white glaze with just a hint of redish-rose in spots with the greenish black "monolith vertical shapes on the outside a excellent. I have some other Japanese Yunomi ...(more)
AKA RAKU (handcrafted Matcha Bowl)
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6829 06/06/2008
I have owned my AKA-RAKU chawan for two or three months and I think it "really owns me".. Through the use of my AKA-RAKU I am very pleased to say I am beginig to understand wabi-sabi.In the mornings as I drink Hibiki-ans Matcha Supreme, the faint lines of ma...(more)