IPPODO TEA | Kyoto Japanese Tea & Matcha

IPPODO TEA | Kyoto Japanese Tea & Matcha

Discover the art of Japanese tea with IPPODO TEA (Ippodo Tea Co.), a historic Japanese tea specialist founded in Kyoto in 1717. With more than 300 years of tea heritage, Ippodo is known for its careful tea selection and blending expertise, creating distinctive house blends that balance aroma, umami, sweetness and astringency.

Ippodo primarily sources tea leaves from the mountainous areas around Kyoto, Nara and Shiga, Japan. Through meticulous selection and traditional blending techniques known as gogumi, the brand creates a diverse range of Japanese teas, from rich matcha and delicate gyokuro to refreshing sencha, aromatic hojicha and comforting genmaicha.

Explore IPPODO TEA Collections

Matcha | Rich Umami & Vibrant Green Tea
Explore Ippodo's selection of finely ground Japanese matcha, known for its vibrant green colour, distinctive aroma and rich umami flavour. Discover different matcha grades and flavour profiles for traditional usucha (thin tea), koicha (thick tea), matcha lattes and everyday tea enjoyment. Convenient matcha sticks and sweetened matcha options are also available within the brand's range.

Gyokuro | Refined Sweetness & Deep Umami
Gyokuro is celebrated for its mellow sweetness, distinctive aroma and lingering umami finish. Explore this refined Japanese green tea through different brewing temperatures and methods to experience its evolving flavour characteristics.

Sencha | Refreshing Japanese Green Tea
Sencha offers a refreshing balance of gentle sweetness, pleasant astringency and fresh green tea aromas. Suitable for everyday tea drinking, it pairs naturally with breakfast, meals and afternoon tea moments.

Hojicha & Genmaicha | Roasted Tea Aromas
Enjoy the warm, roasted fragrance of hojicha or the comforting toasted rice notes of genmaicha. These approachable Japanese teas offer aromatic and relaxing tea experiences for everyday enjoyment.

Tea Bags & Japanese Tea Gift Sets
From convenient tea bags and drip-style tea bags to curated assortments and elegant tea gifts, Ippodo offers practical ways to enjoy Japanese tea at home, at work or while travelling. Discover thoughtful gifts for Japanese tea enthusiasts and special occasions.

Over 300 Years of Kyoto Japanese Tea Heritage

Rather than focusing on a single tea harvest or estate, Ippodo carefully selects and blends high-quality tea leaves to maintain the distinctive flavour character of each tea. Its expertise in tea selection and blending continues to shape the Ippodo tea experience across generations.

Shop IPPODO TEA at SolyJapan and explore Japanese matcha, gyokuro, sencha, hojicha, genmaicha, tea bags and tea gift sets from Kyoto, with shipping to Hong Kong, Taiwan, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and worldwide, subject to product and destination restrictions.