This tea brews a darker cup, but is soothing and mellow. There's a kind of smokiness that isn't overwhelming, but feels comforting. Would recommend for an afternoon break.

I have come to appreciate this tea as the perfect tea for autumn afternoons (I once thought it was for the spring; I was mistaken!). The toasted aroma and bright notes make it very comforting and soothing for those chilly days. But I do enjoy it on any cloudy, cool day....(more)

Bright and refreshing, the perfect tea for a spring afternoon. I can get Japanese tea here in the states, but ordering directly from the farm makes me feel more connected to the source. Highly recommend if you love green tea.

Superb Japanese green tea - the aroma and color make me think of spring. Refreshing! I've recently started brewing in a kyusu and I love the results.

For years I searched for a genmaicha that would remind me of my business trips to Japan some 20 years ago. I was deeply disappointed until I found Hibiki-an. If you are reading this review and have never tried this type of tea, I highly recommend it for its toasted and ...(more)