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CHIYO: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnGreen Tea
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Alex Ahearn
Follow Alex guidance to discover or rediscover this amazing Sencha from Yame. A perfect balance between sweetness and umami that you can enjoy several times.
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KAZUYA: Tea Tasting by Mélina Da RochaGreen Tea
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Mélina Da Rocha
Discover KAZUYA our beloved organic Sencha with complex notes and an incredible honey notes finish !
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YOHEI Gyokuro: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnGreen Tea
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Alex Ahearn
An absolute must for all Gyokuro lovers with Kogaseicha's competition grade Gyokuro. Explore its artful complexity through 5 brews thanks to Alex !
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HARU : Tea Tasting by Mélina Da RochaGreen Tea
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Mélina Da Rocha
Discover a new premium and rare Kabusecha using the umami rich KIRARI 31 cultivar through the guidance of Mélina. Enjoy the multiple brewing techniques !
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REN : Tea Tasting by Mélina Da RochaGreen Tea
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Mélina Da Rocha
An incredible deep steamed Sencha that will deliver three different tasting experiences through the all steeps. Enjoy this walkthrough with Mélina !
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NAOMI : Tea Tasting by Mélina Da RochaGreen Tea
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Mélina Da Rocha
Enjoy this powerful, lively Fukamushi (deep steamed) Organic Sencha from Chiran through the expert guidance of Mélina.
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YUKI : Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnGreen Tea
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Alex Ahearn
The perfect summer tea that can be prepared cold, iced or hot. Discover this incredible blend by Tea Master Okamoto san, a star among Japanese Koucha producers.
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ICHIKO : Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnGreen Tea
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Alex Ahearn
Our new Matcha ICHIKO is out ! A new treat from Higashi-Sonogi reviewed by Alex ! Have a try and discover all of its subtleties.
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New Producer at IKKYU - 100 Tea Gifts from YAMENew Products
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Aldo Bloise
We welcome a new producer at IKKYU! Meet Koga Seicha, with over 200 years of tea master and get one of their 100 free premium sencha to celebrate!
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AYAME Ceremonial Matcha: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnGreen Tea
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Alex Ahearn
Discovering all the subtleties of our new Ceremonial Grade Matcha AYAME with another in-depth review from Alex Ahearn. Enjoy !
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HATSUNO: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnGreen Tea
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Alex Ahearn
A wonderful tasting review for a lesser known type of green tea : Kabusecha. The perfect balance between Sencha and Gyokuro directly from Hoshinomura, Yame !
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TOMOHA : A rare blend of Houjicha and Oolong TeaGreen Tea
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Mélina Da Rocha
Discover a superb combination of flavors from a rare premium quality organic houjicha, made from oolong tea !
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TOMOKO Kamairicha: Tea Tasting by Mélina Da RochaLearning
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Mélina Da Rocha
Enjoy this journey into our Organic Premium Kamairicha with Mélina. This rare pan fried green tea is a delicacy and specialty from Miyazaki prefecture in Kyushu
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Matcha Winter Wellness GuideHealth
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Joëlle Bloise
All the benefits of Matcha explained. Download our handy guide about Matcha.
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YANA Sencha: Tea Tasting by Mélina Da RochaBrewing
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Mélina Da Rocha
Follow Mélina's tasting review of this brand new Premium Sencha from Koga san ! An amazing tea that can be expressed in so many ways without getting bitter.
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TSUYOSHI Matcha: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnBrewing
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Alex Ahearn
A distinguished Matcha, light, with a pleasant round and astringent taste with a sweet and refreshing aftertaste.
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ITARU Matcha: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnBrewing
By :
Alex Ahearn
ITARU Competition Ceremonial Matcha tasting by Alex Ahearn ! Try this umami rich gem from Mizota san today.
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Important information about our websiteAnnouncements
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Aldo Bloise
Important information for our customers: A new stage with a new IKKYU online shop coming soon!
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MIYUKI: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnBrewing
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Alex Ahearn
A perfectly balanced organic Matcha with notes of macadamia nut, dried white flowers, and spring herbs. A daily healthy drink reviewed in detail for you.
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MATSUKO: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnBrewing
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Alex Ahearn
This time Alex embarks in a wonderful tasting experience with our organic Matcha MATSUKO. Enjoy all the detailed flavours descriptions he offers.
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KOHEI: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnBrewing
By :
Alex Ahearn
Not only this organic GABA rich tea will help you relax, but it's a real treat with fruity and floral notes. Can be enjoyed hot or cold ! We love it.
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SAYURI: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnGreen Tea
By :
Alex Ahearn
Enjoy a new wonderful tasting review of a unique Yame dento hon gyokuro blending three cultivars for an amazingly sweet and umami-rich liquor.
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Satay with vegetables and noodlesGreen Tea
By :
Mariëlla Erkens
This colourful and delicious recipe is packed with vegetables but can also be prepared with chicken. Enjoy it with our Premium Organic Houjicha : JIRO !
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WHITE TEA: Tea Tasting by Yuka sanBrewing
By :
Aldo Bloise
Today we discover a truly rare tea : Japanese White Tea (also called Golden Sencha). With only few producers growing it, this tea is a must for all tea lovers.
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NADESHIKO: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnHealth
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Alex Ahearn
Discover our new tea NADESHIKO, an organic fermented tea with high concentration of catechins, and gallic acid that further increase its health benefits !
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Happy International Women's Day!Announcements
By :
Joëlle Bloise
March 8th is the International Women's Day, and at IKKYU, we wish to mark this day with 10% off our entire store, today only!
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SAKI: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnGreen Tea
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Alex Ahearn
A perfect introduction to the world of Gyokuro with Alex. Discover the deep umami and complex notes of SAKI over the many steeps that you will be able to enjoy.
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Crustless broccoli pie with tomato and cheeseGreen Tea
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Mariëlla Erkens
A delicious healthy and easy to prepare pie that will soon be in set in your weekly list. Enjoy it with our shiraore IKKI, sencha MAIKi or koucha CHISEN.
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An original Japanese Kimono for youNew Products
By :
Aldo Bloise
Introducing our new handmade pouches for tea canisters made from traditional kimono silk fabric. 100% made in Japan.
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MASAMI: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnBrewing
By :
Alex Ahearn
Enjoy this comforting organic and perfectly balanced Genmaicha thanks to Alex's review. A toasty cup of tea to drink all day long.
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Holidays Season and Shipping Schedule Announcements
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Joëlle Bloise
Our schedule during holidays season 2021.
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SHINO: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnBrewing
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Alex Ahearn
Why not enjoy our award-winning, competition-grade Kamairicha from Ureshino with Alex ? Unravel the different tasting experience of this rare pan fried tea.
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Our new bulk programAnnouncements
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Aldo Bloise
Discover our new bulk purchase program with discounts up to 20% !
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SHINO: Tea Tasting by Yuka sanBrewing
By :
Aldo Bloise
Video tea tasting with tea instructor Yuka san and Jana. How to enjoy our new kamairicha : SHINO !
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MIRAI: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnBrewing
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Alex Ahearn
Another perfectly balanced blend by Kogachagyo. Enjoy its exquisite sweetness along with the unmistakable umami from Yame thanks to the guidance of Alex.
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MAIKI: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnBrewing
By :
Alex Ahearn
Discover our new tea MAIKI thanks to Alex and enjoy the many ways to brew this incredibly balanced premium Sencha from Yame !
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Our new section : Tasting corner !Announcements
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Aldo Bloise
Please welcome our new Learning Section on IKKYU tea where our teas will get an in-depth review and tasting guide.
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HAKUSEI: Tea Tasting by Alex AhearnBrewing
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Alex Ahearn
Take your time, and enjoy a wonderful tasting session of Hakusei with Alex. Discover the different ways to brew this white tea as well as food pairing.
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JUN: Tea Tasting by Yuka sanBrewing
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Tea instructor Yuka and Jana share their brewing technique and impressions for "JUN" our High-Grade Organic Sencha from Yame.
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Celebrating International Tea Day !General
By :
Aldo Bloise
Not only did we have some wonderful gifts for you, but this was our first video launching a new section in our website !
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Our new IKKYU branded plain bags have arrivedAnnouncements
By :
Aldo Bloise
Our plain bags are now IKKYU branded ! Enjoy a new design and packing experience starting with 8 teas.
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A visit to our producer Tsuru sanDiary
By :
Aldo Bloise
A day trip in Kiyama, Saga prefecture to meet Tsuru san and his family and discover again their beautiful tea fields.
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The Shincha 2021 is available!Announcements
By :
Aldo Bloise
Shincha 2021 is now available at IKKYU ! Enjoy the incredible taste of the first harvest of the year with an exceptional vintage so far.
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Meet Jana and Yuka, IKKYU's new team membersAnnouncements
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Aldo Bloise
IKKYU is growing ! Meet our new team members.
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The Official Yame Tea Campaign Has Kicked Off!Announcements
By :
Aldo Bloise
Get a free bag of Yame tea on your order ! Special promotion campaign until 02/14/2020
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Reward Points now available at IKKYU !Announcements
By :
Aldo Bloise
IKKYU Tea has introduced a reward points program ! Earn points on each purchase, review and even by sharing
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Online food tours in JapanTravel
By :
Joëlle Bloise
While travelling to Japan is put on hold for now we are lucky to live in digital times and food tour specialist ARIGATO JAPAN offers immersive online experience
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Green tea and martial arts: when the paths meetGreen Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Invigorating the Samurai for helping to focus before the battle, green tea is still the preferred beverage in martial arts for its energizing effects.
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Our Houjicha just arrived for summer !Announcements
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Aldo Bloise
We are happy to introduce a long waited tea category : Houjicha (or Hojicha) a Premium organic roasted tea made from leaves and stems (Kukicha - Shiraore).
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The 2020 Shincha is Available!Green Tea
By :
Aldo Bloise
Our first teas from the freshly picked first harvest 2020 is now available. Have a look and enjoy our special wrapping.
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Introducing a New White Tea from YameGreen Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
IKKYU is excited to introduce HAKUSEI, a new premium white tea from Yame.
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Meet our new producer Tsuru san !Green Tea
By :
Aldo Bloise
A visit to a new producer, please welcome Tsuru san and his 100% organic Sencha and Gyokuro.
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Another award winning Gyokuro at IKKYU soon.Green Tea
By :
Aldo Bloise
A rainy Sunday for an exceptional Gyokuro! Soon on sale at IKKYU.
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Hot Green Tea can help you during hot summerGreen Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Summer this year is blistering hot throughout the world but did you know that also hot green tea will actually help you handle those scorching days and weeks?
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Find Out How to Choose the Right Green Tea from JapanGreen Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Traceability is key to find excellent green tea from Japan online. Make sure that your supplier is transparent about where their teas come from.
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Shincha 2019 has arrived !Announcements
By :
Aldo Bloise
Shincha 2019 is rolling out, we are receiving new teas every days and tasting them as they arrive. Are you ready to do the same ?
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Tokoname Tea Pots - Centuries of Mastery for your Green TeaGreen Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Green tea is brewed in special tea pots made of clay called ‘kyusu’. The potters of Tokoname city make the most famous kyusu of Japan.
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New Premium Matcha at IKKYUAnnouncements
By :
Joëlle Bloise
We are delighted to welcome our 2 new Matcha ! Ayako and Matsuko, have a first look.
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How to identify reliable suppliers of green teaGreen Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Find out which important factors should guide you when choosing your supplier of green tea.
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Organic Green Tea - In Search of the Holy GrailGreen Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Authentic organic green tea from Japan is a white wolf: everybody’s talking about it, everybody wants it, but it’s rare and challenging to find. Find out why.
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Introducing an exclusive collection of Karatsu teawareNew Products
By :
Joëlle Bloise
IKKYU launches a series of handmade teaware made in Karatsu that includes a matcha bowl, a large tea cup (Chosen style) and a smaller cup (Kohiki style).
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Ice cold green tea on the beach ! Travel
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Aldo Bloise
Last week we visited one of our beloved beach not so far from home. It was a great occasion to bring our cold brew green tea and enjoy its energy boost !
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Exclusive New Product! Discover our Rare White Tea from YameGreen Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
We introduce a rare and exceptional green tea, called 'white tea', made in Yame. Delicious taste and increased health benefits: try it out today!
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Introducing our plain packagingAnnouncements
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Introducing our plain packaging - a great and convenient deal! Save 3 USD on each bag.
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Welcoming visitors from the USA to Yame green tea fieldsGreen Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Our team had the great pleasure to introduce a professional buyer from the US to producers in Yame collaborating with IKKYU.
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New study highlights the benefits of green tea against atherosclerosisHealth
By :
Joëlle Bloise
A new study shows that green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate could also help against atherosclerosis.
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Yame gyokuro production affected by extreme frostGreen Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
An episode of extreme frost in early April 2018 destroyed large amount of green tea crops in Hoshinomura (Yame), affecting gyokuro production.
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The Shincha 2018 is Here!Green Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
The Shincha 2018 is now available and we're all excited about it. The first harvest started earlier than on average, and 2018 is exceptional for green tea.
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Matcha, matcha everywhere and so many drops to drink!Green Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Matcha is a favorite all around the world. But sometimes, the more simple it is, the better... with the right ingredients of course.
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Green tea : not only for brewingHealth
By :
Aldo Bloise
Green tea is a delicious and healthy drink… but did you know that a lot of its important nutrients don’t dissolve into water?
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How many cups of green tea per day?Diary
By :
Aldo Bloise
Drinking green tea all day long is a great way to boost your creativity and focus. But to each their own -- so find your own balance!
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It’s flu season... Have a cup of green tea!Health
By :
Joëlle Bloise
With a healthy diet, proper hygiene and vaccination why protect yourself even more with a steady intake of polyphenols and catechins thanks to green tea ?
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Homestay Programs – A New Way to Discover Green TeaTravel
By :
Aldo Bloise
Enjoy a great way to discover Japan, its nature and green tea : Higashi Sonogi Green Tea Homestay !
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It’s April! Shincha time is almost hereDiary
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Shincha is the best sencha of the year, it's the first flush of leaves quickly processed in order to enhance it's special taste.
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Sakura Hanami – A Time for New Beginnings and EndsDiary
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Cherry blossoms are a perfect symbol for this special period. It’s not only the start of spring, of a new year, they are the essence of ephemeral beauty.
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Kyushu – Where Everything BeganDiary
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Some of the most crucial pages of Japan history were written in Kyushu, it is also said that the first green tea seeds came in Kyushu.
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Onsen Tea & SeaTravel
By :
Aldo Bloise
Discover the beautiful region of Minami-Kyushu in Kagoshima prefecture where green tea fields grow from the valley to the sea. Breathtaking scenery !
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Hand-made Fragrance cups from KoishiwaraNew Products
By :
Joëlle Bloise
The exceptional Fragrance cups designed like wine glassby Onimaru Hekizan the Second in Koishiwara are a must for all green tea lovers around the world.
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Our Christmas tea sets are here!New Products
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Discover our two beautiful gift sets of premium quality gyokuro, from the Yame producer Koga cha who won the award of best gyokuro of Japan in 2016 and 2017.
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A new way to enjoy green tea in TokyoGreen Tea
By :
Stéphane Camus
Gen An offers a new way to enjoy green tea in the heart of Shibuya!
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IKKYU at TSUTAYA Ropponmatsu in NovemberAnnouncements
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Meet the IKKYU team and our products at Tsutaya Ropponmatsu in November!
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Coming Soon: the Amazing Organic Tea of Irie sanAnnouncements
By :
Joëlle Bloise
We have several products coming up soon! Among them, an amazing organic green tea from Yame, made by Irie san.
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IKKYU producer wins another grand prizeGreen Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
IKKYU partner in Chiran (Kagoshima), Nagayama Kazuhiro san, won the Governor Prize of Kagoshima pref. in August 2017 for his sencha. Congratulations!
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IKKYU at ANUGA Food FairAnnouncements
By :
Joëlle Bloise
IKKYU will be an exhibitor at ANUGA, the world's largest food fair, in Cologne (Germany), from Oct. 7 to 11, 2017.
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Free shipping for orders over 150$Promotions
By :
Joëlle Bloise
It has never been more convenient to order premium Japanese green tea : Worldwide shipping is now free of charge for any purchase starting from 50 USD!
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Brand New : our tea ware section!New Products
By :
Joëlle Bloise
IKKYU online shop also includes a selection of great tea ware and accessories. Enjoy an authentic green tea experience! Free shipping rules also apply!
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First Gyokuro flush from Takaki san!Green Tea
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Takaki san in Yame (Fukuoka) grows a multi-award "dento hon gyokuro", using traditional methods. His 2017 gyokuro is now available!
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New product : Yame sencha tea bagsNew Products
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Discover the fun and delicious collection of 5 tea bags prepared by our tea partner UNOIKE, in Yame (Fukuoka).
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Summer recommendation : Shiraore!Announcements
By :
Joëlle Bloise
Shira ore is a different kind of green tea, that is refreshing and sweet, ideal to brew cold and perfect for hot summer days.
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