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Matcha tea bowl decorated with hand-painted cherry blossom and a floating raft from Katō Josui
Handmade and hand-painted teacup from the Hijirigama Hōgaku Kōbō kiln
Yamanaka Nuri lacquer canister from Fukui prefecture
Matcha tea bowl decorated with butterflies by Yamaoka Zenkō
Handmade and hand-painted matcha tea bowl decorated with cherry blossom
Matcha tea bowl from the Ikkyū Kiln decorated with hand-painted cherry blossom
Matcha tea bowl decorated with peach blossom and traditional "hina" dolls
Handmade and hand-painted matcha tea bowl with Mount Fuji and cherry blossom
Handmade Tokoname side-handled teapot from Yamada Yūtarō
Handmade Tokoname side-handled teapot from Yamada Yūtarō
Handmade Tokoname side-handled teapot from Yamada Yūtarō
Luster glazed Tokoname teapot by Tsuzuki Yutaka
Square-shape metal tray for presenting tea leaves.
Entry grade usucha (thin matcha), also perfect for flavoring soft drinks
Entry grade usucha (thin matcha), also perfect for flavoring soft drinks
Me******, 2025-03-27 11:05 JST, MEXICO
Nice color. Not the smoothest powder but definitely not gritty (compared to other matchas I have tried). As an usucha it has a very appealing nutty and cocoa-like smell, mild bitterness, slight toasty notes, very slight nutty notes and a long but muted aftertaste; it was also a bit creamy. As a latte it is on the mellow side, with enhanced nuttiness, slight umami and no bitterness; it stands up well to syrups while remaining on the mellow side. Considering its price, I think it is not a bad option for making lattes. If you want it for usucha, I would recommend choosing something higher in the lineup. All in all, I think what this matcha offers is on par with its price; as long as you have that in mind, I think you will enjoy it.
Japanese organic oolong tea with a floral fragrance and smoked aroma
New year's green tea blended with brown rice, black beans, kombu seaweed
Sweet and mellow green tea from the Wazuka tea fields
Oolong tea from the Phoenix Mountains, China
Oolong tea from the Phoenix Mountains, China
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How can I use my points?
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Registered and logged in users can redeem their points at the ‘Address’ or ‘Cart’ page before confirming their purchase. Your points can be redeemed for the Net Sum (Subtotal) of your Cart, but cannot be used for shipping or other additional costs.
New points are given based on the final purchase value. (If you redeem previously earned points, the total purchase value will be that much less.)
Points cannot be exchanged for cash or handed over to others.
How long are my points valid?
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How can I check my points?
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