I just received my order and had to make my Gyokuro Konacha Super Premium. Even though it's described as a 'natural by-product' of the tea processing, these tiny leaves and specks made one-heck-of-a DELICIOUS cup of tea!! At first it was a little bitter even though I ha...(more)

When I saw these yunomi by Mr. Eizan Okuda I knew I would not be disappointed. I’m a fan of Mr. Okuda’s work so I knew these yunomi would be EXQUISITE! They may not look like much in the pictures but there is a lot of work, skill, and detailing behind each yunomi. I pur...(more)

These are great little teacups. They are just the right size, very light and well balanced. Slightly flared at the rim makes them feel really good when drinking. The design is a simple (but not boring) pine needle design with blue and green accents on a white teacup. I ...(more)

The AKA MAKUGUSURI CHAWAN is beyond words. Visually, it is STRIKING and definitely substantial. It takes command of the spotlight next to my other matcha chawans. Although Aka raku is called ‘red’, this one is not a red in the sense of a brick in color. The aka on this ...(more)

I totally ADORE Hibiki-An's Gyokuro Karigane Super Premium. It has a beautiful sweetness and subtle notes of green and a hint of citrus. It has a pale golden color. My picture shows a little bit of 'sediment' even after using a strainer but it's totally undetectable whe...(more)

I almost didn't buy this beauty because I thought it was too 'masculine'. Is it? Not in the least! I needed to get out of my comfort zone of flowery things. This cup is awesome. It is a lovely buttery color with lots of cracks and iron splotches. It really does help mak...(more)

Beautifully rendered persimmons grace this multi-use cup/bowl. The gold accents add a bit of a sparkle. I love the dark, wavy rims. Well shaped and balanced, nice vibrant colors and those beautiful patches of orange and orange circles add an interesting touch. An amazin...(more)

This cup is even more beautiful in person as you can see some of the details that are elusive in a picture. It's a great multi-use cup, beautifully shaped and painted with vibrant colors. It's just the right weight. Can also be used as a small matcha bowl if you have th...(more)

This is a great little water cooler that makes a nice match to my teapot. I have creatively found another use for it. In addition to cooling water, I use it as a 'holding pot' for my tea. I am a solo tea drinker so I only steep half of the amount of tea. What I end up d...(more)

This was my first purchase of the Matcha Pinnacle and it really left me speechless. The deep green color, the delightful fragrance, and that sweet taste made a nectar that was intoxicatingly delicious with absolutely no bitterness. I crave more. The 'stuff' we buy here ...(more)