White packaging with indigo violet faux-painted details of Kaboku Sencha prized Japanese green tea 80g bag by Ippodo Tea Co.
White packaging with indigo violet faux-painted details of Kaboku Sencha prized Japanese green tea 80g bag by Ippodo Tea Co. - thumbnail 1 White plate of dark green dried premium loose leaf Japanese Kaboku Sencha tea leaves by Ippodo Tea Co. on white table - thumbnail 2 Teacup of brewed light green sencha tea alongside plate of dark tea leaves and purple packaging for Ippodo Kaboku Sencha - thumbnail 3 Brown clay Yakishime Kyusu teapot with Ippodo Tea emblem on lid beside white porcelain teacup of light green Japanese tea - thumbnail 4 Brewing instructions printed on back of white and indigo bag of Japanese Kaboku Sencha green tea - thumbnail 5
Rich & Robust

Kaboku (80g Bag)

Sencha
(40)
$46

Kaboku has a deep, rich character with full umami and a long aftertaste. Recommended for fans of hearty sencha.

Shelf lifeConsume quickly 
Serving size10g / 0.35 oz (~2 Tbsp.) 
Size4.7" × 2.4" × 8.5"
Net weight2.8 oz (80g)

With a full-bodied sweetness that softly lingers on the tongue, and a flowery fragrance that permeates the air, Kaboku is a sencha for those who appreciate a high-class, robust sencha. We also recommend this tea as cold brew, to taste the full potential of its deep umami and sweetness.

Ways to Prepare

Our classic recipe for sencha brews a concentrated, full-bodied cup, with a beautiful balance of umami, astringency, and fragrance.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/standard-sencha-brew

Our classic recipe for sencha brews a concentrated, full-bodied cup, with a beautiful balance of umami, astringency, and fragrance.

  1. 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 Sencha premium Japanese green tea leaves with "x2" written beside - Standard Sencha Brew
  2. 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 - Standard Sencha Brew
  3. 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 - Standard Sencha Brew
  4. 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 - Standard Sencha Brew
Cold brew with just ice and clean water to bring out sencha's full lushness, natural sweetness, and umami.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/cold-brew-sencha

Cold brew with just ice and clean water to bring out sencha's full lushness, natural sweetness, and umami.

  1. 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 Sencha premium Japanese green tea leaves with "x2" written beside - Cold Brew Sencha
  2. 2. Add ice water
    210 mL (7 oz) Chilled water
    Pour chilled water to cover tea leaves.
    Pouring water from glass carafe into white porcelain Hasami-yaki teapot containing Gyokuro green tea leaves and ice cubes - Cold Brew Sencha
  3. 3. Brew
    15 minutes
    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 - Cold Brew Sencha
  4. 4. Serve
    Pour out every last drop
    Enjoy in your favorite glass, teacup, or mug.
    Pouring light green tea from white porcelain Hasami-yaki kyusu teapot with blue logo into white porcelain Japanese teacup - Cold Brew Sencha
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