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Teapot Tokoname Gyokko Hirakyusu Soil Ceramic mesh 190
¥7,200If you want to bring out the tea components and enjoy your Japanese teas at most, we recommend this small flat kyusu. The wide base prevents tea leaves from piling up and helps them unfold evenly in hot water. The unglazed surface absorbs more catechins than glazed and brings out the natural taste, color, and aroma of your Japanese teas. Enjoy the teapot’s naturally occurring off-color elegance!
The detail finish and the color may not be the exact same as pictures.
Matcha Sae -Ceremonial (Gyokuro Powder) – Shibushi, Kagoshima – 3 Packs
¥6,980Bright green gyokuro powder x 3 packs. Saemidori cultivar enhances its color and taste with shade cultivation. The aroma is elegant and the taste is less bitter and rich umami. Please enjoy the flavor you can’t experience in others.
Teapot Tokoname Takasuke Ivory Ceramic mesh 310
¥6,500This is the biggest size kyusu of the ivory series of products certified by Nihoncha (Japanese Tea) Instructor Association, receiving high marks for its weight, balance, and ease of use. The design of the 800 – 1,000 ceramic filter was uniquely developed by this pottery. The ivory color gets darker and glossy as you use by absorbing tea components. Candidate teapot for your lifelong tea time friend.
The detail finish and the color may not be the exact same as pictures.
Teapot Tokoname Takasuke Black Ceramic mesh 320
¥6,360This black and stylish design kyusu is a different color of ivory kyusu certified by Nihoncha (Japanese Tea) Instructor Association. Same design as the biggest ivory kyusu. Easy to use and can brew up to 3 cups. Good for both daily use and for your special teas at special occasions. Covered reddish brown pottery with red makeup liquid soil and smoking made this black surface.
The detail finish and the color may not be the exact same as pictures.
Teapot Tokoname Takasuke Red Ceramic mesh 290
¥5,500If you want a red kyusu with the same outstanding design of ivory kyusu certified by Nihoncha (Japanese Tea) Instructor Association, this is the one for you. Same capacity as the ivory kyusu middle size. Takasuke’s fine ceramic filter allows you to enjoy the wide range of Japanese teas, including Deep Steamed Sencha and Konacha. Covered reddish brown pottery with red makeup liquid soil.
The detail finish and the color may not be the exact same as pictures.
Teapot Tokoname Takasuke Ivory Ceramic mesh 290
¥5,390This ivory series of products are certified by Nihoncha (Japanese Tea) Instructor Association, receiving high marks for its weight, balance, and ease of use. The design of the 800 – 1,000 ceramic filter was uniquely developed by this pottery. The ivory color gets darker and glossy as you use by absorbing tea components. Candidate teapot for your lifelong tea time friend.
The detail finish and the color may not be the exact same as pictures.
Benifuki Green Tea Powder – Yakushima Island – 3 Packs
¥5,310 Sold By: SONO Special3 packs of Benifuki green tea powder from Yakushima, a world heritage island.
Benifuki has rich methylated catechin, and one clinical trial implies it improves allergy symptoms. According to the trial, taking benifuki and ginger seems to work on allergy better than taking benifuki only.
Benifuki cultivar was developed for black tea and half-fermented tea from tea seeds from India. Methylated catechin has disappeared in the fermented process, so recommend to take it as green tea or half-fermented tea.
This cultivar has strong bitter and astringent taste.
Matcha Hime -Ceremonial (Gyokuro Powder) – Shibushi, Kagoshima – 3 packs
¥5,300Yabukita gyokuro powder x 3 packs. Do you know stems and vain have more amino acids than leaves? This matcha is grinded gyokuro that has vain. Yabukita cultivar is the most popular cultivar and excellent in the balance of sweetness, umami, and astringency.
Matcha Ceremonial – Flight of 3 Gyokuro Powder
¥5,255Flight of 3 matcha ceremonial – gyokuro powder products.
These matcha products are grinded gyokuro with mills.
Therefore the tea leaves contain veins that have more amino acids.
Please compare the taste of 3 different matcha and find your favorite taste and color.
Matcha Sae -Ceremonial (Gyokuro Powder) – Shibushi, Kagoshima – 2 Packs
¥4,750Bright green gyokuro powder x 2 packs. Saemidori cultivar enhances its color and taste with shade cultivation. The aroma is elegant and the taste is less bitter and rich umami. Please enjoy the flavor you can’t experience in others.
Miyazaki Sabo – Kamairicha – Yabukita – 3 Packs
¥4,6503 packs of Kamairicha – Yabukita.
Kamairicha Yabukita is used only first harvest leaves from trees which provide the best taste and fragrance on our farm. Slowly processed young buds with lower temperatures and bring out the fresh leaf flavor and sweetness. Received the Emperor’s Trophy, Minister of Agriculture Forestry Award.
Miyazaki Sabo – Flight of Kamairicha – Miyazaki Cultivars
¥4,400This set includes 6 different kamairicha (roasted tamaryokucha) products with different cultivars developed in local Miyazaki prefecture.
For those who want to explore your favorite cultivars for kamairicha, we recommend this 6 single cultivars kamairicha set.
Nagomiyutaka Handpicked (0.423 oz / 12g) x 1 pack
Sakimidori Handpicked (0.423 oz / 12g) x 1 pack
Takachiho (0.705 oz / 20g) x 1 pack
Minekaori (0.705 oz / 20g) x 1 pack
Yamanami (0.705 oz / 20g) x 1 pack
Miyamakaori (0.705 oz / 20g) x 1 pack
The local research institute developed cultivars that enhance the taste and aroma specially for kamairicha.
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You may not know which one meets your palate without trying.