400g / 600 yen
It is said that tea was originally discovered after a forest fire. The smell of scorched tea trees spread through the land, intriguing the surrounding inhabitants, and the rest is history. It can be said that Iribancha is close to the first brewing experimentations carried out by our tea-loving ancestors. We strive to recover this primordial tea through its unique preparation, according to traditional methods. For more information about the fascinating process of preparing Iribancha for infusion, please see its definition in our Glossary.
“Get your flowers! Get your ‘Bancha!’ shouted women of the district of Shirakawa when soliciting tea on the street corners of Kyoto. Iribancha can be served cold in summer, and hot in winter for climate-appropriate refreshment. Like Houjicha, Iribancha is mild in caffeine, and enjoyed by elders and young children alike. It has a very unique taste and smell, so we recommend you buy just one pack the first time, to see if it is to your liking. (For more specific instructions about infusing Iribancha, please click here.)