Iribancha

Pipe Tobacco | Islay Scotch

Deeply roasted, smoky Bancha

Iribancha Houjicha | 300g

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Packaging: 300g Ryuouen Bag

An Often Controversial Tea, Iribancha Is A Late Harvest Tea That Is Simply Dried And Ten Undergoes Intense Deep Roast. The Resulting Leaf Is Richly Fragranced With Notes Smoke, Pine Resin, And Pipe Tobacco.

This Iribancha is sourced from the venerable Kyoto tea shop, Ryuouen. After several years of visiting them and expressing interest in carrying their products, Ryuouen has entrusted Kettl Tea to become their only wholesaler outside of Japan. We cherish this opportunity and the friendship, guidance and delicious tea they provide us

Tasting Notes: Pine Resin / Bonfire / Burnt Cannabis

Tea Origin: Uji, Japan

 

Type: Green Tea

Cultivar: Mixed

Production Area: Uji

Production Year: 2022

Producer: Ryuouen Chaho

Always use fresh filtered water

Water: 180cc / 6 oz (190F)

Leaf Amount: 4-5g / 1.5 teaspoons

Brew Time: 1 minute

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HOW DO WE DESCRIBE Iribancha?

Bonfire + Peaty

The true taste of Kyoto: This smoky Bancha is made from mature tea leaves gathered from through the Kyoto area. Deeply roasted, Iribancha' strong aromatics mellow when brewed making for a surprisingly light, refined cup of tea.

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