This was my first purchase of Houjicha Karigane Super Premium and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. My first impression of the aroma was somewhat coffee-like. My first sips lead to pure enjoyment. It was nutty and sweet and just a bit smoky. Low caffeine is a pl...(more)

I just enjoyed a cup of Houjicha Karigane Super Premium in these beautiful little cups and I have to say it was a very enjoyable experience. The teacup is thin and light and it felt like silk against my lips. The style is graceful and simple. The lines are clean. The fl...(more)

I chose this teapot with help from the lovely customer service at Hibiki-An. I have to say that I love it. Aside from a few tiny leaves getting through from my blended sencha, the built in strainer works beautifully. It holds about seven ounces with leaves. Just enough ...(more)

This is a very well made and elegant tea scoop. I had to learn how to use it because I was used to an American teaspoon. Once you know what the conversion is, it's a lot of fun and much easier to use than a regular 'tea' spoon. I found that one scoop equaled about one t...(more)

These are some pretty nice wooden coasters. They are pretty large but not heavy and accommodate a wide range of sized cups. There is a textured 'square' in the middle that prevents cups from sliding around. I really like them glad that I purchased them.

When I first saw this matcha bowl on the website I instantly fell in love with all of the details and designs. When I actually received the bowl I was very surprised at how small and intricate the designs actually are. This takes great skill and patience. The bowl is a ...(more)

I love this cup. It's a beautiful shade of pink. The flowers are very well rendered and painted beautifully with many different colors and the gold accents are well placed to add dimension and interest. The interior is painted white and you can see the brush strokes. Th...(more)

This cup is a beautiful work of artistry. Its darkened red color contrasts with the beautiful Iris with it's beautiful shades of purple, yellow, green, gold, and many other shades. This cup feels a bit substantial and it has a slightly thicker construction with a thicke...(more)

I purchased this pair of cups because they are flower themed and because the two in the pair are not identical. Both are beautifully crafted and painted with vibrant colors. The flowers use many different shadings of colors to add depth and dimensionality. The gold acce...(more)

This is an awesome little matcha bowl. There are so many little nuances in the color that one can get lost just gazing at it. Not only is it beautiful to look at, it's a pleasure to drink matcha out of it. It's very smooth and just the right thickness. It feels great ho...(more)