Ippodo: fast service and delivery!!!!

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Ippodo: fast service and delivery!!!!

by tjkoko_off » Apr 25th, '09, 22:42

Living in the southeastern United States, I placed an order with Ippodo of Japan this past Wednesday, 22 April, and the items were delivered to my door three days later, 25 April. I'd call that really really fast delivery.
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by Geekgirl » Apr 25th, '09, 22:44

That has been my experience with them as well.
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by Chip » Apr 25th, '09, 23:00

Was that SAL or EMS?

Near Philly, we get our SAL from most Japanese vendors in as few as 3, but more like 4-5. EMS is commonly 3. I received one recently in 2.5 days.

Larger SAL packages containing teaware, etc. seem to take much longer however. Size does not seem to matter for EMS.
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by tjkoko_off » Apr 26th, '09, 05:56

Shipping was the cheaper of the two, I think, around 1,400 yen.
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by ErikaM » Apr 26th, '09, 17:11

Ditto here. I don't know how they do it. It takes longer for me to get a domestic package.
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by tenuki » Apr 26th, '09, 18:20

and their matcha is quite good too. :)
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by joelbct » Apr 26th, '09, 22:06

love mah ippodo.

what did ya get? reviews?
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by tjkoko_off » Apr 26th, '09, 23:44

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Got their most expensive matcha, Ummon... plus a moderately priced chasen. My matcha journey awaits arrival, from Yuki Cha, a second chawan and a sifter and upon receipt I'll let you all know my impressions.
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by tjkoko_off » Apr 27th, '09, 08:43

And Ippodo provided some nice information on their products and how to make matcha. Can't wait to embark on this adventure.
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by rjiwrth » Apr 28th, '09, 21:17

I too, received my first shipment from Ippodo...FAST! I opened the box and all my precious items were wrapped so beautifully. Ummm...but I kid you not it smelled like weed:P
The entire box permeated my room with the smell of burning sage (love it) and...weed 8) Visions of Pink Floyd in concert danced on the shutters of my mind. I smiled and continued unwrapping :wink:

Unmmon-no-mukashi, Iri-bancha (likely the source of the oh-so shocking aroma), 100 tip chasen, sifter, and a Chashaku. I have a few other items arriving before I delve into the matcha and use my new blue Seigan Blue hagi chawan, but will try the Iri-bancha in the morning in my newly prepared Deishi Guinomi. I'll give ya a review of the goods soon!
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by TokyoB » Apr 28th, '09, 21:27

Does anybody know if you can buy Ippodo products somewhere in Tokyo?
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by rjiwrth » Apr 29th, '09, 06:41

TokyoB wrote:Does anybody know if you can buy Ippodo products somewhere in Tokyo?
I'm not sure, but you can go to their site and inquire http://www.ippodo-tea.co.jp/en/
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by tjkoko_off » Apr 29th, '09, 08:50

TokyoB wrote:Does anybody know if you can buy Ippodo products somewhere in Tokyo?
IPPODO TEA CO.

Teramachi-dori Nijo,
Nakagyo-ku 604-0915, Japan

tel +81 75 211 3421
fax +81 75 241 0153

Email info@ippodo-tea.co.jp
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by TokyoB » Apr 29th, '09, 09:04

Thanks. I just emailed them.
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