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Ippodo Tea’s Guide to the Holidays

Ippodo Tea’s Guide to the Holidays

Written on November 25, 2024 (updated on November 27, 2024)

Sharing tea with others is one of the things we look forward to most over the holidays. Below, get inspired with our favorite ways to enjoy tea cozy moments with delicious matcha, sencha, hojicha, and more during the coldest time of year.

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Matcha at the Holidays

Instead of coffee or a mug of hot chocolate, try serving matcha this season. Its crisp astringency and complex richness pairs well with all sorts of holiday desserts from sweet breads and cakes to puddings.


Ippodo Tea - Latte on a lazy morning
Ippodo Tea - After-dinner espresso matcha

Recommended Matchas


Kanza

A matcha for special occasions.

Ikuyo - 100g

Our pick for matcha lattes.

Ummon - 40g

This matcha is a treat to be savored.

Tea Strainer (Chakoshi)

Sift before whisking for a smooth taste.

Matcha Whisk - Chasen #2

Our pick for matcha lattes.

Tea Bowl with Spout - Black (Mino-yaki)

Handmade in Japan, with a spout for easy pouring.


Ippodo Tea - Green Teas at the Holidays

Green Teas at the Holidays

Vegetal and crisp, yet surprisingly full-flavored and cozy: sencha and gyokuro are staples this time of year. They shine whether paired with hearty meals, or served with cookies at teatime.

Make sure to leave room on your list for roasted hojicha, one of the comfiest teas when it’s cold outside


Recipe for Sharing (Gyokuro or Sencha)
Ippodo Tea - How to Make Foamy, Creamy Matcha with a chasen (sifting the matcha powder)
Ippodo Tea - How to Make Foamy, Creamy Matcha- Get your ratio right.

Recommended Gifts


Nichigetsu - 160g Can

Classic green tea. Cozy on a cold morning.

Tenka-ichi - 50g

Choose gyokuro, for a lush, smooth brew. An indulgence.

Hojicha - 100g

Sift before whisking for a smooth taste.

Obukucha (Genmaicha) - 100g

Genmaicha with a soft taste.

Gyokuro Teabags - 25 Bags

Light & Calm

Sencha Teabags - 25 Bags

Light & Crisp

Hojicha Teabags - 25 Bags

Light & Roasted

Porcelain Kyusu (Kiyomizu-yaki) - Large 13oz

Handmade in Kyoto for Ippodo Tea.

Porcelain Tea Set (Hasami-yaki)

A small kyusu ideal for tea lovers.

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Thank you!
We hope the season brings you plenty of chances to relax and soothe yourself with aromatic Japanese green teas.


Read next: How to Make a Matcha Latte.

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