Reviews Posted by Caroline
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[Limited] TANSAI MISHIMA (handcrafted Teacup: 200ml)
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 02/23/2023 Read: 400
I was totally awe struck by the beauty and elegance of this teacup. For the first couple of hours of its arrival. I could only look with admiration. It was enough. Then this morning I brewed my first pot of sencha fukamushi premium and that's when its beauty really shin...(more)
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[Limited] AKI no KAZE (handcrafted Teacup: 175ml)
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 01/13/2021 Read: 1143
I was so thrilled to receive this lovely yunomi! It is more beautiful than I imagined. I love the way it feels in my hand. It certainly evokes grace and gentility. The details are exquisite and Mr Yamomoto has absolutely demonstrated his fine artistry! Every time I look...(more)
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This unglazed kyusu is so beautiful and elegant! It has a fine ceramic filter ,pours beautifully and makes a delicious pot of Hibiki An tea. It is a birthday gift to myself...I ordered on Monday and received on Thursday in New York through DHL Express. As always, thank ...(more)
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I am totally mesmerized by this beautiful Sakura pewter sami. It must be the prettiest piece of tea ware that I own...and super functional as well. It is wider than my Hagoita sami, which makes it perfect for my Darjeeling tea leaves, which are much larger than other te...(more)
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This matcha container is a gem. Since I normally do not use a lot of leaves for my tea, I find this size perfect for storing tea for daily use...it is airtight and convenient to use and does not take much space in my pantry. I love it so much that I have replaced most o...(more)
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Simply Superb..I could not find a better word for this fine sencha. It is the most fragrant, mellow and flavorful sencha I have ever tasted...it may be the very first hand picked sencha I've ever had. I feel so blessed to have the privilege to enjoy such fine sencha fro...(more)
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D: [Limited] HANA MUTSUMI - KAKI YU (handcraftedTeacup: 180m
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 12/19/2016 Read: 2251
I am extremely delighted with the HANA MUTSUMI yunomi. I purchased the pair which includes the KAKI YU as well as the GOHONDE. They are both lovely and well crafted but I especially love the KAKI YU for its rich intensity of color and feel...so smooth and well crafted. ...(more)
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D: AKEBONO Hohin Set (handcrafted Tea Set)
Rating: of 5 Stars!
Date Added: 11/18/2016 Read: 3027
This hohin set is magical! I use it for Hibiki-an's highest grade teas...it is an experience like no other tea ware. Many reviewers have already described accurately and beautifully this amazing AKEBONO Hohin Set, but I'll just add one more thought...the colors are a...(more)
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I love my HOHRYU kyusu! When I first opened my box and held the kyusu, I felt like I was holding an ancient and precious treasure. It took me a couple of days of merely admiring and touching it before I dared to use it. Now that I got over my intimidation, I enjoy so mu...(more)
This beautiful kyusu is dedicated to the highest grade Hibiki-An teas and it performs masterfully. The 300ml volume is perfect for me and I love the simplicity and elegance. The wide and flat bottom is perfect for allowing high grade leaves to spread out and infuse prop...(more)