Ippodo Tea - Wakaki Matcha (40g) - For Lattes, Usucha, Smoothies and Desserts

Over 300 years of tradition underpin the Ippodo Tea brand. Founded in 1717 in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, Ippodo Tea is a family-run Japanese tea company with a rich history.

Ippodo Tea's teas are sourced from the mountains in and around Kyoto prefecture. The higher grades of Ippodo Tea offer a fuller aftertaste, sweeter aroma, brighter deep green color, and a richer, sweeter umami flavor.

Hojicha is one of the most popular teas in Ippodo's selection, known for its remarkably aromatic, light-bodied, and refreshing qualities.

Matcha is a type of Japanese green tea made by grinding shade-cultivated tea leaves into a fine powder. When preparing matcha, the powder is added to a bowl or mug, water is added, and the mixture is whisked, allowing you to consume the entire tea leaf.

Wakaki is a light-bodied matcha recommended for everyday use, with a pointed astringency and hint of sweetness, a light character, and a short aftertaste.

Ippodo Tea offers a variety of matcha preparations, including the classic usucha (regular matcha), matcha latte, and iced matcha. Suggestions for preparing matcha include sifting the powder before adding water, whisking for only 15 seconds, and using the traditional bamboo whisk (chasen) for best results.

Located in the heart of Kyoto, Ippodo Tea has provided the highest quality Japanese green tea for over three centuries. More than just a retailer, Ippodo is a multi-faceted tea company that carefully selects, blends, and crafts its tea, with a tasting team led by the company president monitoring the consistency of all blends.

Ippodo's teas are cultivated in the mountains of Kyoto and the surrounding area, a region renowned for producing the highest grade of green tea in Japan due to its mild, misty climate, mineral-rich soil, and near-perfect balance of sunshine and rainfall.

In addition to matcha, Ippodo offers a range of other premium Japanese green teas, including gyokuro, sencha, and bancha, each with its own unique flavor profile and character.

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