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Shincha 2022

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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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Matcha

Mellow umami and a vivid color.

Gyokuro

Deep umami and a sweet dew aroma.

Sencha

Japan's most popular green tea.

Bancha

Light, fragrant, and refreshing.

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Brew, prepare, and serve delicious tea.

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Our Shops

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 Tokyo store, and our storefront in New York City.

Kyoto Tokyo New York

Kyoto Main Store

Address
52 Tokiwagi-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0915
+81-75-211-4018

Hours
Store: 10:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Kaboku Tearoom: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Last call at 4:30 pm)

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.

Tokyo Marunouchi Store

Address
Kokusai Bldg. 1F 3-1-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo 100-0005
+81-3-6212-0202

Hours
Store: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Kaboku Tearoom: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Last call at 6:30 pm)

Our Tokyo Marunouchi Store opened in December, 2010, as the first standalone Ippodo location outside of the main Kyoto store.

Ippodo Tea New York

Address
125 East 39th Street, New York, NY 10016, U.S.A.

Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

You'll find our New York store tucked away on a side street of Manhattan—a little piece of Kyoto right in the heart of NYC.

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2022 Warehouse Upgrade

Starting Monday, April 11th, we will undergo a warehouse upgrade. We anticipate the upgrade will be completed by Wednesday, April 20th. Orders placed after 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST on Monday will be shipped after the upgrade has completed, after Wednesday, April 20th.

Seasonal

Enjoying Tea Under Cherry Tree Blossoms

With the springtime comes the beloved blossoming of cherry tree flowers in Japan. In Kyoto, where Ippodo Tea was founded, after the bonds of winter loosen, these flowers transform the city into a pink wonderland.

Seasonal

Get Ready: Shincha 2022

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.