Iribancha Houjicha

An often controversial tea, Iribancha is a late harvest tea that is simply dried and then 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 to become their only wholesaler outside of Japan. We cherish this opportunity and the friendship, guidance and delicious tea they provide us.