How does it taste?

A taste and fragrance that bring back memories of the beach, with the sound of distant, crashing waves.

How/when to enjoy it?

As an appetizer before a delicious dish, or together with a meal.

What to enjoy it with?

Oysters, or shellfish with the wonderful smell of the sea.

How do Ippodo staff enjoy it?

Prepare the first and second pots using the same tea leaves with water at about 60°C, and savour it slowly. Use water at about 80°C for the third and subsequent pots. When you’re done enjoying the tea served hot, pour boiling water on the tea leaves, and then pour the tea over ice to cool it down quickly.