Most green tea ice creams don't add enough matcha to capture the tea's signature umami flavor. Here's how we make the best matcha ice cream you'll ever eat.
The IPOT Journal
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August 07, 2025
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July 24, 2025
What's the Difference Between Ceylon, Assam and Darjeeling? A Guide to Orthodox Tea
All of these teas are made roughly the same way, but regional variation in climate and production style make for distinct differences that are easy to perceive in the cup. Here's a starter to guide to navigating the world of black tea.
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June 26, 2025
All About Darjeeling Tea, the Beguiling Brew of the Himalayas
Every season, we cup hundreds of individual lots, or “invoices” as they’re called in Darjeeling, to make our selections. But what is Darjeeling tea exactly, and why is it so popular?
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June 13, 2025
We're Hot for Hojicha Frozen Hot Chocolate
What's lighter than a milkshake and more refreshing than an iced latte? A frozen hot chocolate with our roasted Hojicha Powder!
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May 30, 2025
How We Source Darjeeling 1st Flush Tea
This delicate, ephemeral taste of spring is one of our specialties at IPOT. Each year we sample dozens of new productions from the Darjeeling hills' many gardens to find single origin lots that stand out from the pack.
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April 11, 2025
Chinese Green Tea: An Introduction to the World's Oldest Brew
There are hundreds of types of Chinese green tea, from famous styles like dragonwell to village teas rarely seen outside their home province. Here's a guide to the major styles you'll find.