Iribancha is made by roasting tea at high temperature, giving it a distinctive smoky aroma. Yet it has a surprisingly refreshing, delicious taste that goes down smoothly, encouraging you to drink more.
How/when to enjoy it?
Drink this low-caffeine tea before going to bed, or on a day off when you want to relax.
What to enjoy it with?
Sipping tea between dishes of Chinese food or similar richly-flavoured cuisine enhances the whole meal.
How do Ippodo staff enjoy it?
This distinctive bancha of the Kyoto area is easy to prepare, and makes a good little gift to take when visiting family or to give to friends who live far away.
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StrengthLight/easy to drink Rich/satisfying
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TasteBitter/sharp Sweet/umami
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FragranceMild Fragrant/aromatic
- 1 teabag
- 400ml
- 100℃
- 5 min.
Great as an everyday tea. It’s quick and easy to prepare with boiling hot water.
Boiling hot water, 400ml, 5 min.
- One-Pot Teabag Iribancha (Kyobancha) 18 bags
- Size of Package : W15.0 x D3.8 x H24.2 cm
- Net Weight : 126 grams. (7 grams x 18)
- Ingredients : Green tea (Japan)
- Shelf Life : 180 days
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PimohAugust 1, 2025 at 10:21 pm
I was sceptical when I first opened the bag, it is very smoky, somewhat reminiscent of cigarettes (after I got used to it the smell is really quite pleasant and nuanced). But the taste is wonderful, earthy and Smoky a hint of chocolate in the aftertaste. Less woody smoke than lapsang souchong i don't know how to describe it. The bags are very convenient when I want something hot in the evening with minimal cleanup. For this price it is worth trying at least once, and if you give it a chance despite the initial smell, you will have a wonderful everyday tea.
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