Ippodo Ceremonial Matcha

$ 18,00$ 22,00

Description

Ikuyo

is a medium-bodied matcha with a refreshing bitterness that is slightly more noticeable than its sweetness and umami

Serving size

Usucha: 2 g (1 tsp.)

For the best experience, consume within around one month of opening.

Wakaki

has a refreshing character and ranks among our light blends. Prepared as usucha [thin matcha], this tea a good choice for people who enjoy matcha with a short aftertaste, soft fragrance, noticeable astringency, and a hint of sweetness. Its astringency gives matcha lattes a little bite and a crisp character. It also works well for baked goods given its nice green color.

 

Preparation :

1. Sift matcha

2 g (0.07 oz)

1.5 heaping tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon.
Sifting matcha through Ippodo Chakoshi tea strainer into cream ceramic tea bowl using Chashaku bamboo tea ladle
2. Add hot [NOTboiling water]

60 mL (2 oz)

80°C (176°F), then pour into tea bowl.

Pouring hot water from white porcelain teacup into cream ceramic tea bowl containing vibrant green sifted matcha
3. Whisk

15 seconds

Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an “M” shap

 

Additional information

weight

Ikuyo 30gr, Wakaki 40gr