
IKKI
High-Grade Shiraore
Description
2023 harvest
This high-grade kukicha, or shiraore, is a great offering from Nakayama san in Higashi-Sonogi and one of our all-time bestselling teas. IKKI’s bright green liquor is filled with refreshing citrus notes with hints of steamed asparagus and barley.
IKKI can be enjoyed throughout the day, as a nice afternoon tea, or a refreshing cold brew or iced tea. A sweet price for a 100g bag of stunning green tea.
Information
Net Weight: 100gHarvest: 2023Origin: 100% Japanese tea from Higashi-SonogiQuality and type: High-Grade Shiraore Organic: No Cultivars: Yabukita Conservation: 1 year unopened Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after openingBrewing Instructions
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Tea for 2 8g / 0.28 oz |
![]() | Water180ml / ~6 fl oz |
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Temperature70C / 158F |
![]() | Time60s |
Producer Information

NAKAYAMA KOSUKE
The tea factory of Nakayama family has been in operations for 70 years in Higashi Sonogi. Their tea fields cover about 600 ha. The Nakayama family is strongly committed in favour of practicing an environment-friendly agriculture.
To preserve their land and its soil, they use only organic fertilisers that they prepare themselves. To fight against a failing domestic demand for green tea, the Nakayama family works hard to improve communication and build partnerships with other tea farmers as well as actors in other industries. They organize regularly workshops about green tea and wish to make their area better known overseas.What Customers say

Notre favori
Doux, rond, onctueux à tout moment de la journée.

I had to order 3
This is my every day drinking tea. I love it so much, I bought 3 on my last order.
IKKI
Light & delightful! I also brewed this for longer and chilled it, and was really tasty as an iced tea.
IKKI
Good tea
IKKI
Very nice tea, calming before bed. It has a very fresh smell and is especially good for cold brewing. When cold brewed it gives you a brothy feeling.