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About Ippodo Tea
We are a family-run Japanese tea company founded in 1717, in the heart of Kyoto. For generations, we have upheld a tradition of aromatic, well-balanced teas by carefully selecting, blending, and crafting each of our 30+ blends.
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Browse all recipesMatcha Latte
Combine matcha's natural sweetness and crisp green bite with the creamy texture of milk.
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Iced Sencha
For a fast, fragrant pitcher of iced tea, brew a strong batch of sencha using boiling hot water, and then pour over ice, diluting its strength and balancing its flavor.
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Cold Brew Gyokuro
Cold brew with just ice and clean water to bring out gyokuro's full lushness, natural sweetness, and umami.
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Ippodo Tea is sold worldwide through our online shops. You can also find our tea in our several store locations, from our original shop in Kyoto to our outpost in Tokyo.
Kyoto Main Store
Ippodo's main store in Kyoto is located on Teramachi Street, which runs north and south along the eastern side of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
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Browse all articlesHow to Make Foamy, Creamy Matcha
Making matcha with a bright green, smooth layer of foam on top is not just about aesthetics (though we have to admit it does look great on the timeline).
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How to Choose a Chawan
The chawan – matcha bowl – has been the standard way to enjoy matcha since it was first brought to Japan over 400 years ago.
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Get Ready: Shincha 2024
Crafted from tea leaves that were growing in a field only a few days prior, Ippodo’s Shincha is delivered right after harvest. There is only once chance per year to experience its fresh, fleeting character.
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