Ippodo Tea’s Guide to the Holidays
Sharing tea with others is one of the things we look forward to most over the holidays.
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Get Ready: Shincha 2025
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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Featuring Obukucha, Our New Year’s Genmaicha
There is a long tradition of drinking Obukucha in January in Japan to bring good fortune in the coming year.
Tea & Chocolate
At Ippodo we often suggest chocolates to pair with teas like matcha, sencha, gyokuro, and bancha. And, occasionally we will feature a tea with a chocolate dessert in a special menu in our tearooms.
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.
