Green and brown box containing two tea canisters one colorful and one red and white label
Green and brown box containing two tea canisters one colorful and one red and white label White plate of dark green most popular loose leaf Ippodo Tea Hosen Sencha Japanese tea leaves on white table Stainless steel tablespoon measure of genmaicha green tea mixed with roasted rice scooped from red and white bag of Obukucha Can of Ippodo Tea Obukucha beside porcelain teacup of brewed Good Fortune tea and plate of loose green tea and roasted rice Ippodo Tea Co. tea canister with green tea leaves on a white plate and white background Box half green and half brown tree bark design with black Japanese text 'Omeicha Ippodo'
Holiday Gift

Holiday Reserve Set

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Share the beauty of two classic Ippodo green teas: the premium seasonal genmaicha Obukucha and our flagship sencha blend, Hosen.

Shelf life:Consume quickly 
Serving size:10g / 0.35 oz (~2 Tbsp.) 
Size:6.7" × 3.3" × 5.8"
Net weight:4.2 oz (Obukucha)
2.1 oz (Hojicha)

This season is a time to go back to our roots. In this set you’ll experience the complexity and sophistication of green tea through two of our most timeless blends.

The set includes one can each of Hosen Sencha and Obukucha. Packaged in a paper box, it also makes for a thoughtful gift.

The Hosen blend is our first recommendation for those new to Ippodo’s premium sencha green teas. On the palate, its umami and sweetness feel plentiful, but not overbearing. In the finish, a light astringency and bitterness, like a cucumber peel, balances out the experience. Finally, its aroma is fresh, green, and invigorating. A treat worth savoring and sharing in the festive season.

We release this Obukucha exclusively around the holiday season, as a tea to drink in celebration of the arrival of a new year. At lunch, bring out the good stuff with a pot of premium genmaicha, Obukucha, limited to production in the winter. This universal favorite has been enjoyed over the holidays for over a millennium in Japan, and its smooth taste and toasty fragrance pair well with hearty holiday meals.

Ways to Prepare

Our standard recipe for brewing loose-leaf hojicha. The light flavors of bancha teas work well for any occasion.

1. Measure the leaves
4 tbsp. (10 g / 0.35 oz)
Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
Silver tablespoon filled with dried rolled Ippodo Hojicha premium roasted Japanese green tea leaves
Silver tablespoon filled with dried rolled Ippodo Hojicha premium roasted Japanese green tea leaves
Standard Hojicha Brew
1. Measure the leaves
4 tbsp. (10 g / 0.35 oz)
Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
2. Add hot water
240 mL (8 oz) 100°C (212°F)
Pour boiling water to cover tea leaves.
Pouring hot water from silver kettle into white Hakuji ceramic Ippodo Tea Co. Japanese kyusu teapot
Pouring hot water from silver kettle into white Hakuji ceramic Ippodo Tea Co. Japanese kyusu teapot
Standard Hojicha Brew
2. Add hot water
240 mL (8 oz) 100°C (212°F)
Pour boiling water to cover tea leaves.
3. Brew
30 seconds
Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
Ippodo Tea Co. white Hakuji ceramic kyusu teapot set beside orange clock timer on white table
Ippodo Tea Co. white Hakuji ceramic kyusu teapot set beside orange clock timer on white table
Standard Hojicha Brew
3. Brew
30 seconds
Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
4. Serve
Pour out every last drop.
Enjoy in your favorite teacup or mug.
Pouring amber Hojicha roasted green tea from white Hakuji ceramic (kyusu) teapot into white porcelain Japanese teacup
Pouring amber Hojicha roasted green tea from white Hakuji ceramic (kyusu) teapot into white porcelain Japanese teacup
Standard Hojicha Brew
4. Serve
Pour out every last drop.
Enjoy in your favorite teacup or mug.

Our standard recipe for brewing loose-leaf sencha for an easy, every-day drinking experience.

1. Measure the leaves
2 tbsp. (10 g / 0.35 oz)
Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
Silver tablespoon filled with dried rolled Ippodo Sencha premium Japanese green tea leaves with
Silver tablespoon filled with dried rolled Ippodo Sencha premium Japanese green tea leaves with
Standard Sencha Brew
1. Measure the leaves
2 tbsp. (10 g / 0.35 oz)
Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
2. Add hot water
210 mL (7 oz) 80°C (176°F)
Cool boiling water to 80°C by transferring once.
Silver kettle beside a porcelain teacup and porcelain kyusu with an arrow instructing to transfer tea from teacup to teapot
Silver kettle beside a porcelain teacup and porcelain kyusu with an arrow instructing to transfer tea from teacup to teapot
Standard Sencha Brew
2. Add hot water
210 mL (7 oz) 80°C (176°F)
Cool boiling water to 80°C by transferring once.
3. Brew
60 seconds
Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
Small white porcelain Japanese kyusu teapot with blue logo on lid sitting beside orange stop watch timer on white table
Small white porcelain Japanese kyusu teapot with blue logo on lid sitting beside orange stop watch timer on white table
Standard Sencha Brew
3. Brew
60 seconds
Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
4. Serve
Pour out every last drop.
Enjoy in your favorite teacup or mug.
Pouring light green tea from white porcelain Hasami-yaki kyusu teapot with blue logo into white porcelain Japanese teacup
Pouring light green tea from white porcelain Hasami-yaki kyusu teapot with blue logo into white porcelain Japanese teacup
Standard Sencha Brew
4. Serve
Pour out every last drop.
Enjoy in your favorite teacup or mug.