I was at Isetan earlier with
sakura_no_kage for more MARUO SEICHA OOISHI.
The nice Japanese lady was out for lunch, but the Boss himself was there and he recognised me! -_-
Tempted us to get $100, and we can get a nice teapot worth $25 for free.
We combined our purchases, almost $100 and we managed to secure at least one.
On our way out, the boss threw in another 2 bags of Hobucha for us.
Considered getting another tedukuricha (yuki), that screaming $150/bag..
But I am left with at least 1/2 a bag at home.
The nice boss made us both a cup nevertheless, green and fresh. *Bliss*
Now, I just made a cup, quality has deteriorated by quite a bit compared to what I had earlier.
Even the old maccha & genmaicha tasted weird.
Reminder ..
Open one bag at a time if you can't finish them fast enough.
Put them in the fridge to maintain quality.