Ippodo Tea Co.
Ippodo Tea Co. offers 4 products on RevWix across Food & Nutrition, with an average ethics score of 82.8/10 and recurring certifications including Rainforest Alliance, Leaping Bunny, FSC Certified.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Ippodo Tea Co.'s product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Sourcing28.5/10
- Transparency28/10
- Labor27.8/10
- Environment27.3/10
- Animal Welfare25.3/10
Categories covered
Where Ippodo Tea Co. shows up across our directory.
- Food & Nutrition4
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Ippodo Tea Co.'s products.
- ✓Exceptional flavor
- ✓Supports local Japanese agriculture
- ✓Eco-friendly packaging options
- ✓Award-winning tea house
- ✓High-quality materials
- ✓Ethically-sourced
Sustainability commitments
"Ippodo Tea Co. implements eco-friendly practices and supports local tea farmers, ensuring responsible cultivation and minimal environmental impact."
"Sourced from fair trade and organic farms, promoting sustainable farming practices."
"Produced using traditional tea-making methods and sustainable farming practices. Packaged in a recyclable tin to minimize waste."
Ippodo Tea Co. scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ippodo Tea Co. - Uji-Honcha, Premium Grade Tencha Matcha | 92 | 4.6(650) | $35.00 |
| 2 | Matcha Complete Ceremonial Tea Set (Chawan & Chasen) | 85 | 4.8(79) | $129.99 |
| 3 | Fukamushi Sencha - Deep Steamed Green Tea Powder - 100g (3.53 oz) | 82 | 4.4(6,508) | $199.00 |
| 4 | Glazed Matcha Bowl Chawan with Whisk Holder | 72 | 4.0(12) | $39.99 |
Products from Ippodo Tea Co.
Ippodo Tea Co. offers Uji-Honcha, a premium grade tencha matcha from Kyoto, Japan, designed for tea connoisseurs desiring exceptional taste and quality.
The Ippodo Tea Co. Matcha Complete Ceremonial Tea Set includes a traditional Japanese matcha bowl (chawan) and a whisk (chasen), ideal for beginners and tea enthusiasts seeking a high-quality, ethically-sourced set.
Ippodo's Fukamushi Sencha is a deep-steamed green tea powder from Kyoto, Japan, offering a unique taste experience with increased umami and reduced astringency.
Experience the Ippodo Tea Co. Glazed Matcha Bowl Chawan, designed for matcha lovers craving a touch of elegance in their tea ritual.
How to read Ippodo Tea Co.'s ethics scores
Each Ippodo Tea Co. product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on Ippodo Tea Co.'s own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If Ippodo Tea Co.'s highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying Ippodo Tea Co.
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against Ippodo Tea Co.'s own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying Ippodo Tea Co. with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is Ippodo Tea Co. an ethical brand?+
Ippodo Tea Co.'s standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is Ippodo Tea Co. certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do Ippodo Tea Co. products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to Ippodo Tea Co.?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the Ippodo Tea Co. product you were considering.