Gyokuro Tenkaichi from Ippodo 50g

Gyokuro Tenkaichi (50g Bag)

Flavor Profile

Gyokuro Tenkaichi evokes the image of a hidden mountain spring—pure, serene, and crystal-clear. Its flavor is delicate yet profound, offering a clarity and depth that invites introspection. This tea is an expression of nature's quiet power, refined into a cup.

When to Enjoy It?

Best enjoyed when you seek mental clarity, focus, or spiritual calm. Whether meditating, working on a creative project, or simply needing a moment of solitude, Tenkaichi supports a sharpened, centered state of mind.

Best Pairings

No pairing is needed. This is a tea to be experienced on its own—to savor its purity and subtle complexity without distraction.

How Ippodo Staff Enjoy It

We extract its essence slowly with pure cold water, unlocking Tenkaichi’s refreshing umami and elegant coolness. A sensory experience that reveals the soul of gyokuro in its most refined form.

Gyokuro Tenkaichi is not just a tea—it’s a moment of quiet precision, a path to stillness and heightened awareness.

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