It offers a smooth and delicate flavor without any strong aftertaste, making it easy to enjoy. Its versatile taste complements a wide range of foods, making it ideal for matcha newcomers.

TASTE NOTES:

Ikuyo is a well-balanced matcha, offering a harmonious blend of astringency, umami, and sweetness. Its medium-light body is complemented by a gentle yet vibrant aroma reminiscent of sun-dried straw. As usucha, it’s an excellent choice for everyday teatime, served plain or with cookies, cakes, and other treats. One of our top picks for a matcha latte, Ikuyo features a subtle astringency that pairs beautifully with the milk, and its bright green color makes for a visually appealing drink.

ABOUT IPPODO TEA:

Situated in the heart of Kyoto, Ippodo Tea Co. has been offering the finest quality Japanese green tea for over three hundred years.

Ippodo is more than just a retailer; it is a diverse tea company dedicated to the careful selection, blending, and crafting of its products.

Their teas are of exceptional quality, sourced from the mountains of Kyoto and its surroundings, an area famous for producing some of the highest-grade green tea in Japan. This is largely due to its mild, misty climate, mineral-rich soil, and ideal balance of sunlight and rainfall.