The beauty here lies in the simplicity: noble mellow aroma, refined sweetness with layers of umami, yielding a tender-kissed mouthfeel.

Just look at it besides other hibiki bought natsume: Auspiciousness is present.

My words alone aren’t sufficient to review this product. A wise sage once said, “The first cup kisses away my thirst, and my loneliness is quelled by the second. The third gives insight worthy of ancient scrolls, and the fourth exiles my troubles. My body beco...(more)

A most ideal pair for longer-term storage, as the seal is very tight! Both are black, with red or green accents to distinguish between the two. The price is fair for the quality!

Perfect size for storing Sencha In my mini-fridge away from other food products. They are small, but sophisticated and very refined. The designer of these tins must have great furyu indeed, Arigatou!

This petite but hardy sami is handy to use and pretty to look at. Aesthetically, not even the tea scoops sold at Hibiki-an are inferior. All are good! (Picture includes a sakura bark Sami for comparison)

Beyond just matcha, I have found that this container is so compact and airtight as to be useful in transporting other teas as well! The perfect supplement to my cupboard when at home, and to my bag when traveling. Thank you! :)

What happens when you marry this "crystal-blue-flower" chawan with the green-gold majesty of high-quality matcha? You get an emerald bouquet, which, when taken, invigorates and serenades the soul. Such is the intimacy of my green moment.

This Natsume is just as described above. It is an elegant example of the beauty that can only be found in Japanese-made lacquer craft. A functional work of art, this will surely be cherished for a lifetime. It isn't easy to find such a gem of a Natsume online, thank...(more)

The aroma: grassy and lingering in the nose, with a hint of morning's dew. The liquor: fine green, bright and clear. The flavour: Fiery and deep, tantalizingly smooth. Not too intense, nor too weak, balanced quite well indeed! The Mouthfeel: medium-bodied and...(more)