Glass Type A

This glass allows you to more fully appreciate the fragrance of Japanese tea.

Lessons learned from years of tea tasting led us to the decision to sell glasses as tools for savouring the taste and aroma of Japanese tea. In our experiences preparing and serving Ippodo tea using glasses of various shapes and sizes, we were surprised to see how much the shape of a glass can accentuate different aspects of the tea’s taste and fragrance, and also acquired a greater appreciation for the complexity of Japanese tea’s fragrance and taste. The “A” in Glass Type A stands for “aroma.”

How do Ippodo staff use it?

The wonderful fragrance you get when using this glass to drink gyokuro served cold is amazing. You can also use it for drinks like rum or sake, not just Japanese tea. And its short stem makes it easy to clean.