Ippodo

Obukucha (Good Fortune Tea) | New Year's Genmaicha from Ippodo

Name: Obukucha (Good Fortune Tea) | New Year's Genmaicha from Ippodo
Brand: Ippodo
SKU: SKU-44438902341911
Price: 18.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£18.00

Taxes included.

Uji, Kyoto

90–100°C, 3–4g per cup, steep for 30–60 seconds, 2–3 infusions.

Description
About the Producer
Storage & Care

Ippodo has been producing tea and matcha in Kyoto since 1717 and is one of the most respected tea makers in Japan. They have teahouses across Japan as well as in New York. They not only sell top quality tea, but are also very active in communicating great stories and flavours of tea and tea culture around the world.

Obukucha is a special release genmaicha, made with one of the highest grades of green tea leaves that Ippodo produces. The result is a tea with a fuller-bodied, sweeter green tea character and a hint of roasted rice.

Obukucha means ‘Good Fortune Tea’ so enjoy this tea and have a wonderful 2026!

This tea is seasonal, and once it has sold out it will not be restocked!

Ippodo is one of the most respected tea merchants / makers in Japan - and has been producing green and matcha tea in Kyoto since 1717. They now have luxury teahouses across Japan and in New York. They don’t just sell top quality tea, but are very active in communicating narratives and ideas about tea culture and tastes around the world.

Once opened store in an opaque, air tight container such as a tea caddy.

Gift Wrapping Service

For a special finishing touch, add our gift wrapping service to your cart and your order will be carefully wrapped in a reusable Japanese furoshiki cloth, reflecting the beauty and tradition of Japanese gift giving. Available for an additional £5.50.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery

We generally use Royal Mail for our deliveries:

UK Standard Delivery (dispatched in 3–5 working days) – £4.95
UK orders over £60 – FREE
Store Collection (1–2 working days) – FREE
EU Delivery – £19.00
US Delivery – from £15.00
Everywhere Else – from £16.00

Delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods or due to customs.

Customs & Import Charges

For EU orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT is collected at checkout. Orders over €150 may be subject to additional customs charges on arrival.

For deliveries outside the EU, any customs duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.

For full Delivery details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.

Returns

We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’re happy to help.

Full-price items: return within 14 days
Return postage: paid by the customer, unless the item is faulty, incorrect or not as described
Food items: unfortunately cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons

For full Returns details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.

Obukucha (Good Fortune Tea) | New Year's Genmaicha from Ippodo

£18.00

How to Prepare Genmaicha

Add 3–4g of genmaicha leaves per cup to a kyusu (Japanese teapot).
Add 80ml of freshly boiled water per cup at around 100°C.
Allow the tea to infuse for around 30 seconds, without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
Pour evenly into cups, making sure to empty the teapot completely. The same leaves can be used for 2–3 infusions.

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