Ikuyo Matcha by Ippodo
Flavour Profile and Aroma
Taste: Mild umami with gentle sweetness and no sharp bitterness
Aroma: Fresh, grassy, and lightly floral
Texture: Smooth, silky, and easy to whisk
Colour: Bright jade green
Ippodo Ikuyo is known for its elegant flavour balance — pure, refreshing, and ideal for daily ceremonial matcha preparation.
Ippodo Horai Matcha
Flavour Profile and Aroma
Taste: Smooth, balanced umami with a touch of natural sweetness
Aroma: Mild, vegetal, and refreshing
Texture: Creamy and frothy when whisked properly
Colour: Deep green with a vibrant sheen
Ippodo Horai is known for its approachable flavour — refined yet gentle, making it suitable for both beginners and connoisseurs.
Ippodo Matcha Powder Kan no Shiro 30g- Medium & Round
Flavour Profile and Aroma
Taste: Mild, clean, and slightly sweet with minimal bitterness
Aroma: Fresh, grassy, and pure
Texture: Smooth and frothy with proper whisking
Colour: Soft jade green
Ippodo Kan Matcha is an excellent entry point for anyone new to Japanese ceremonial tea, offering refinement without intensity.
Ippodo Sayaka Matcha
Flavour Profile and Aroma
Taste: Mild umami with a subtle, rounded sweetness
Aroma: Fresh, grassy, and delicately fragrant
Texture: Smooth and creamy when whisked correctly
Colour: Bright jade green
The flavor of Sayaka Matcha is clean and balanced, with no bitterness — perfect for those who enjoy matcha as usucha (thin tea) or in lighter ceremonial sessions.
Ippodo Ummon Matcha
Flavour Profile & Aroma
Taste: Smooth, rich umami with balanced sweetness
Aroma: Fresh, vegetal, and elegant
Texture: Silky and creamy froth when whisked correctly
Colour: Bright emerald green with vivid sheen
Matcha Powder Uji Shimizu from Ippodo 400g Bag
Flavour Profile and Aroma
Taste: Mild, smooth, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced
Aroma: Fresh, grassy, and subtly floral
Texture: Soft and easy to mix — whisks well even without a bamboo whisk
Colour: Light jade green with a clean, refreshing hue
Uji Shimizu is a great introduction to authentic Japanese matcha — less intense than ceremonial grades like Ummon or Horai, yet still crafted with Ippodo’s signature precision and care.
Wakaki Matcha by Ippodo – 40g
Flavour Profile and Aroma
Taste: Fresh, clean, and lightly grassy with gentle sweetness
Aroma: Crisp and vegetal, with a subtle floral note
Texture: Smooth and easy to whisk into a fine foam
Colour: Bright jade green with a lively sheen
Ippodo Wakaki Matcha offers a refreshing balance — invigorating yet mild, making it a wonderful choice for daily usucha (thin tea) preparation.