Our standard recipe for brewing loose-leaf gyokuro. Brew a cup when you feel you need a change of pace.
Ippoen - 50g
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Ippoen is a tea ripe with luscious, clear, and elegant umami. Its finish is long and beautiful.
Shelf lifeConsume quickly
Serving size10 g / 0.35 oz (~2 Tbsp.)
Size 3.9" × 1" × 7.9"
Net weight1.8 oz (50 g)
Rich in umami, smooth in texture, and virtually void of astringency, Ippoen is a top-class gyokuro that is a favorite among our patrons. We recommend enjoying Ippoen’s full-bodied, but elegant character slowly at contemplative tea sessions. We also recommend this tea as cold brew, to taste the full potential of its deep umami and sweetness.
Ways to Prepare
Cold brew with just ice and clean water to bring out gyokuro's full lushness, natural sweetness, and umami.
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Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 based on 20 reviews
E. C.
Aug 03, 2024
Super Tea
Absolutely love this smooth, delicious gyokuro.
Highly recommend for superior quality and taste
M. L.
Aug 01, 2024
Excellent tea, great flavor
Great green tea for summer, with lots of umami, and a soft feel. Delicious on a summer morning.
J. A.
Jul 01, 2024
Fantastic quality and superb taste. Shipping was also fast.
C.
Jun 08, 2024
Wonderful tea, and arrived incredibly fast! Tea is clean, crisp, no bitterness. Will definitely buy again.
M.
Mar 07, 2024
Good but not worth the extra money
This tea is high quality but no better than the less expensive grades of Gyokuro. I have tried Rimpo (least expensive), Kanro (middle) and Ippoen (most expensive). I like the Rimpo best. The Kanro and Ippoen taste essentially identical to me. Go with the Rimpo and save your money.
W. F.
Dec 05, 2023
Beautiful tea
C. B.
Aug 10, 2023
Something to treasure
I was very pleased by the aroma that greeted me when I first opened the bag. I made sure my water temp and timing was just right ... the result was an amazing cup of tea! The light green color, aroma and taste was perfect. I am very happy with my purchase. This tea is truly something to treasure!
A. S.
May 06, 2023
Delicious!
Love the fresh umami taste! Especially love it cold brewed!
S.
Dec 02, 2022
A great gyokuro for special occasions, great with the cold brew method as well as the regular hot way.
M. P.
Dec 01, 2022
Nectar of the Gods
This is the tea I most enjoy. I first had it when I visited the Ippodo shop in NYC. Now, I drink it several times per week, choosing Ippodo Kanro or Genmaicha at other times. No other tea company I can find seems to have perfected the art of selecting, packaging, and delivering their tea to the degree that Ippodo has done so. Colleagues of mine in Japan even visited the Kyoto location for me and sent a very special package including the Ippodo Kyushu, which is simply perfect. Thank you.
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