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Ippodo Tea

一保堂茶舗

Nakagyo, Kyoto · 京都

A tea merchant trading since 1717, with a tasting room beside the shop where you are given the leaf, the pot and the timings and left to brew it yourself.

Why it’s worth it

Order the gyokuro. Being taught to make it properly, at the table, changes what you buy — and what you do with it when you get home.

CategoryCafés
AreaNakagyo
Hours10:00–17:00
Typical spend¥¥
matchasince 1717tasting room

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