White simple traditional packaging bag with Japanese characters for Ippodo Tea Co. Rimpo gyokuro green tea
White simple traditional packaging bag with Japanese characters for Ippodo Tea Co. Rimpo gyokuro green tea White plate of dark green loose leaf Ippodo Tea Rimpo gyokuro tea leaves on white table Brewing instructions printed on back of white traditional packaging bag for Ippodo Tea Co. Rimpo gyokuro Small white porcelain teacup of light yellow Rimpo gyokuro green tea beside small white two-cup Japanese kyusu teapot
Medium & Satisfying

Rimpo (50g Bag)

Gyokuro
(11)
$25
Country flag for United States Dollar USD
Estimated restock
  • ~ Saturday, February 28
Notify me

You will receive an email as soon as Rimpo (50g Bag) is back in stock.

Rimpo has a just-right medium finish, with typical gyokuro umami. A good gyokuro for those who would like an enriching tea to sip every day.

Shelf life:Consume quickly 
Serving size:10g / 0.35 oz (~2 Tbsp.) 
Size:3.9" × 1" × 7.9"
Net weight:1.8 oz (50g)

Rimpo is a gyokuro fit for everyday, relaxed drinking. With a medium-bodied character, a satisfying amount of umami, and a sweet aroma, Rimpo is our recommendation for daily teatime, serving guests, morning tea, and other typical situations.

Ways to Prepare

A classic brew of gyokuro is lush and dense with umami in every drop. Sip slowly, savoring the experience through the finish.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/standard-gyokuro-brew

A classic brew of gyokuro is lush and dense with umami in every drop. Sip slowly, savoring the experience through the finish.

1. Measure the leaves
2 tbsp. (10g / 0.35 oz)
Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
Silver tablespoon filled with dried rolled Ippodo Gyokuro premium Japanese green tea leaves with
2. Add hot water
80 mL (3 oz) 60°C (140°F)
Cool boiling water to 60°C by transferring 3 times.
Three porcelain teacups beside a small porcelain kyusu with arrows instructing to transfer tea from one vessel to the next
3. Brew
90 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
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
A boiling-hot brew brings out a vivid fragrance from gyokuro leaves. In the cup, this recipe has more a little crisp, refreshing astringency, on top of gyokuro's dew-like sweetness.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/piping-hot-gyokuro

A boiling-hot brew brings out a vivid fragrance from gyokuro leaves. In the cup, this recipe has more a little crisp, refreshing astringency, on top of gyokuro's dew-like sweetness.

1. Measure the leaves
2 tbsp. (10g / 0.35 oz)
Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
Silver tablespoon filled with dried rolled Ippodo Gyokuro premium Japanese green tea leaves with
2. Add boiling water
210 mL (7 oz) 100°C (212°F)
Pour boiling water to cover tea leaves.
Pouring hot water from silver kettle into ivory Tokoname-yaki ceramic kyusu teapot
3. Brew
30 seconds
Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
Ivory Tokoname-yaki ceramic kyusu teapot set beside orange clock timer on white table
4. Serve
Pour out every last drop.
Enjoy in your favorite teacup or mug.
Pouring green tea from ivory Tokoname-yaki ceramic kyusu teapot into small white porcelain Japanese teacup
For a fast, fragrant pitcher of iced tea, brew a strong batch of gyokuro using boiling hot water, and then pour over ice, diluting its strength and balancing its flavor.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/iced-gyokuro

For a fast, fragrant pitcher of iced tea, brew a strong batch of gyokuro using boiling hot water, and then pour over ice, diluting its strength and balancing its flavor.

1. Measure the leaves
2 tbsp. (10g / 0.35 oz)
Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
Silver tablespoon filled with dried rolled Ippodo Gyokuro premium Japanese green tea leaves with
2. Add boiling water
210 mL (7 oz) 100°C (212°F)
Pour boiling water to cover tea leaves.
Pouring water from glass carafe into white porcelain Hasami-yaki teapot containing Gyokuro green tea leaves and ice cubes
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
4. Serve over plenty of ice
Pour out every last drop.
Enjoy in your favorite glass, teacup or mug.
Pouring green tea from ivory Tokoname-yaki ceramic kyusu teapot over ice in small glass
Prepare large amounts of tea with your everyday kyusu.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/recipe-for-sharing-gyokuro-sencha

Prepare large amounts of tea with your everyday kyusu.

1. Measure the leaves
2 tbsp. (10g / 0.35 oz)
Add tea leaves to a kyusu or teapot.
Silver tablespoon filled with dried rolled Ippodo premium Japanese green tea leaves with
2. Add boiling water
240 mL (8 oz) 100°C (212°F)
Pour boiling water to cover tea leaves.
Pouring hot steamy water from stainless steel tea kettle into brown clay side-handle Japanese Yakishime Kyusu on wood table
3. Brew
30 seconds
Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
Pouring hot steamy water from stainless steel tea kettle into brown clay side-handle Japanese Yakishime Kyusu on wooden table
4. Repeat and serve
Pour out every last drop into a pitcher. Repeat steps 2-4 (with zero seconds brew time) until the pitcher is full.
Serve to your guests.
Pouring green tea from above from brown Yakishime clay kyusu teapot into large glass carafe with white Ippodo Tea engravings
Pre-order - $25
Bag 0
1
Chat
Customer Reviews
4.55 out of 5 based on 11 reviews
Show more