Gyokuro Kanro from Ippodo 50g

Gyokuro Kanro (50g Bag)

Flavor Profile

Gyokuro Kanro offers a nostalgic flavor that gently stirs cherished memories hidden deep within. Its taste and aroma are soft, comforting, and familiar—like a quiet return to simpler times. With a rounded umami and mellow sweetness, Kanro delivers a deeply soothing and reflective tea experience.

When to Enjoy It?

Best savored while revisiting old letters or photos, or during quiet moments spent reminiscing and sharing memories. It’s a tea that pairs beautifully with personal reflection or meaningful conversation.

Best Pairings

Perfect with lightly salted crackers or fukiyose—a colorful mix of traditional rice snacks. The subtle saltiness enhances the tea's smooth umami and gentle aroma.

How Ippodo Staff Enjoy It

Prepare cold-brew gyokuro by placing tea leaves and cool water in a teapot just before guests arrive—creating a mellow, umami-rich welcome drink. For a quiet afternoon tea break, use body-temperature water for the first few infusions. Once the leaves have released most of their flavor, finish with a splash of boiling water for a crisp, refreshing final cup.

Gyokuro Kanro is the kind of tea that turns ordinary moments into something quietly special, inviting you to slow down and savor the richness of memory and flavor.

About Ippodo

Ippodo is a renowned brand that primarily deals with tea leaves grown in the mountainous regions of Kyoto, Nara, and Shiga Prefectures. The high altitudes result in significant temperature variations throughout the day, which help create tea leaves with a rich aroma and gentle umami flavor.

The charm of Ippodo lies in their expert selection of tea leaves and their skillful blending techniques.

Established over 300 years ago, Ippodo Tea Co. is a specialty Japanese tea store based in Kyoto. Ippodo offers a selection of about 30 different teas, including matcha, gyokuro, sencha, and bancha—each made from carefully selected, high-quality tea leaves to bring out their unique flavors and aromas.