In contrast to the more robust regular Houjicha, this Super Premium version has a smooth, mellow and sweet flavour. Very pleasant roasted aroma. Well worth a try.

Perfect size, high quality porcelain and, as other reviewers have commented, the pictures do not do justice to the bright vibrancy of the white colour. I am very pleased with my purchase.

I decided to try Hibiki-an's Houjicha as an affordable tea to drink at night due to the low caffeine content. It turned out to be a very pleasant surprise and is now one of my personal favourites. Delightful roasted aroma with a smooth after-taste.

I previously owned the 80 bristle Bamboo Whisk (Chasen) and was very happy with that purchase. However, I decided to replace my well worn original purchase with the 120 bristle version and am very glad that I did. The increase in cost (minimal as it is) is most definite...(more)

I regularly order Sencha Superior (another excellent purchase), but thought this month I would try the Karigane as well. Not being sure what to expect, I can confirm that Sencha Karigane is a most pleasant surprise! I am very pleased with the taste, aroma & appearan...(more)

Despite ordering close to Christmas and its associated postal difficulties, my Hohryu arrived in England in under a week. It was securely packaged for international mail & was very nicely presented in a wooden box. This is a delightful teapot which I highly reco...(more)