Ippodo Ummon Sencha Loose Leaf
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Japanese loose leaf sencha, Uji-sourced, 80g. Best quality reference sencha — Ippodo is Japan's oldest tea shop, direct Uji sourcing.
Japanese loose leaf sencha, Uji-sourced, 80g. $18-25. Best quality reference sencha — Ippodo is Japan's oldest tea shop, direct Uji sourcing, consistent quality. Correct for green tea enthusiasts who want farm-direct Japanese sencha quality.
Ippodo's Ummon Sencha is the reference-quality Japanese sencha in this comparison — bright green, grassy, and clean with direct Uji sourcing from Japan's oldest tea shop. At $18–25 for 80g it costs more than supermarket sencha, but the quality consistency is exceptional. Requires 70–75°C water; boiling water brings out bitterness.
Pros
- Direct Uji sourcing from Japan's oldest tea shop established 1717
- Bright, clean grassiness with consistent quality batch-to-batch
- Re-steeps 2–3 times from same leaves
Cons
- Requires temperature control — boiling water ruins the cup
Score breakdown
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