tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235699030038570274.post6348353826103654727..comments2024-03-26T12:03:49.446-04:00Comments on Tea Happiness- A blog on tea drinking, tea history, tea industry interviews, NYC tea experiences!: Visit and tasting: Ippodo TeaSara Shackethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07443916832400751717noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235699030038570274.post-15339565426561981632014-02-12T17:15:45.748-05:002014-02-12T17:15:45.748-05:00I don't think I have a pic of the brewed iriba...I don't think I have a pic of the brewed iribancha, but it was fairly dark. The leaves are probably also a little darker than they appear in the pic. it was so delicious and smokey! As always thank you for the kind words!Sara Shackethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443916832400751717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235699030038570274.post-69747592361384893722014-02-12T16:47:38.441-05:002014-02-12T16:47:38.441-05:00I expected the iribancha to be a tad darker since ...I expected the iribancha to be a tad darker since it is described as smoky and good for smokers who wish to move / switch to tea. And similarly to hojicha which I have had. Perhaps I am mistaken. Lovely review and thank you.<br /><br />Japanese teas are exquisite. Indeed!Ms. Ainee C. Belandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11712893924509179747noreply@blogger.com