Ippodo Tea - Proposing the Deep and Rich World of Japanese Tea Through Approximately 30 Varieties | JAXURY AWARD 2026 | KODANSHA
JAXURY AWARD 2026

TEA

Ippodo Tea

A highly fragrant sencha with an elegant balance of sweetness and astringency. It reveals diverse expressions depending on the water temperature and steeping time. Sencha Kumpu Small Tin Box 90g ¥2,700.

Proposing the Deep and Rich World of Japanese Tea Through Approximately 30 Varieties

With roots dating back to "Omiya," opened by an Omi merchant in 1717 during the Edo period, this brand now provides "everyday high quality" using tea leaves grown mainly around the borders of Kyoto, Nara, and Shiga prefectures. Offering about 30 varieties, including matcha, gyokuro, sencha, and bancha, they continue to broadcast the profound world of Japanese tea both domestically and internationally.

Please note: The information published is based on data as of the magazine’s release in March 2026.

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