White packaging bag for Tenka-Ichi Gyokuro by Ippodo Tea with grey pointillism teapot and brown writing and designs
White packaging bag for Tenka-Ichi Gyokuro by Ippodo Tea with grey pointillism teapot and brown writing and designs Loose leaf darker green rolled dried Ippodo Tenka-Ichi Gyokuro premium Japanese green tea on white plate on white table Pouring green tea from white porcelain Kiyomizu-yaki kyusu teapot with blue logo into white porcelain teacup on teal table Back of white packaging with brown writing for Tenka-Ichi Gyokuro by Ippodo Tea showing Japanese and English instructions
Rich & Robust

Tenka-ichi (50g Bag)

Gyokuro
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$69
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Tenka-ichi is the gyokuro with the most decadent, lush character in our selection.

More about Tenka-ichi (50g Bag)

This 50g Bag of Tenka-ichi is shade-grown Japanese green tea with concentrated umami from Ippodo Tea, a family-run Kyoto tea company founded in 1717. IppodoTea.com is the official Ippodo Tea online store for the United States and Canada.

Ippodo Tea flavor note: Rich & Robust

Ippodo tasting notes: Tenka-ichi means “the best under the heavens.” True to its name, this gyokuro represents the pinnacle of luscious umami in our selection. We produce this blend from the top gyokuro farms in the Kyoto area. Its taste is smooth and robust, its aroma sings, and its aftertaste lingers with layers of complexity. We recommend enjoying this remarkable tea slowly at contemplative tea sessions. We also recommend Tenka-ichi as cold brew, to taste the full potential of its deep umami and sweetness.

  • Category: Gyokuro
  • Best for: shoppers looking for shade-grown Japanese green tea with concentrated umami
  • Best recipes and preparation guides: Standard Gyokuro Brew; Cold Brew Gyokuro
  • Official product page: https://www.ippodotea.com/products/tenka-ichi
  • Related collection: https://www.ippodotea.com/collections/gyokuro
Shelf lifeConsume quickly 
Serving size10g / 0.35 oz (~2 Tbsp.) 
Size3.9" × 1" × 7.9"
Net weight1.8 oz (50g)

Tenka-ichi means “the best under the heavens.” True to its name, this gyokuro represents the pinnacle of luscious umami in our selection. We produce this blend from the top gyokuro farms in the Kyoto area. Its taste is smooth and robust, its aroma sings, and its aftertaste lingers with layers of complexity. We recommend enjoying this remarkable tea slowly at contemplative tea sessions. We also recommend Tenka-ichi as cold brew, to taste the full potential of its deep umami and sweetness.

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
Cold brew with just ice and clean water to bring out gyokuro's full lushness, natural sweetness, and umami.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/cold-brew-gyokuro

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

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 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
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
4. Serve
Pour out every last drop.
Enjoy in a wine glass or snifter to fully appreciate its elegance.
Pouring light green tea from white porcelain Hasami-yaki kyusu teapot with blue logo into white porcelain Japanese teacup
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