Ippodo Tea - Sayaka Matcha (40g) - For Usucha, Koicha and Lattes

Ippodo Tea: Over 300 Years of Tradition

Ippodo Tea is a family-run Japanese tea company founded in 1717, located in the heart of Kyoto. With a rich heritage spanning over three centuries, the company has been dedicated to providing the highest quality Japanese green tea.

The teas from Ippodo are cultivated in the mountains of Kyoto and the surrounding area, a region renowned for producing the finest green tea in Japan. This is largely due to the mild, misty climate, mineral-rich soil, and the perfect balance of sunshine and rainfall.

Ippodo Tea offers a diverse selection of tea varieties, each with its own unique character and flavor profile:

Matcha: A vivid green powder made by grinding shade-cultivated tea leaves, matcha is characterized by a rich aroma, mellow umami, and a vibrant color.

Gyokuro: This green tea boasts an abundance of hearty-sweet umami flavor, a dew-like aroma, and a thick, less astringent character, making it perfect for slow sipping and savoring.

Sencha: Sencha teas strike a harmonious balance between umami, sweetness, bitterness, and astringency, with a bright, fragrant aroma reminiscent of a sunny field. Sencha can be enjoyed at any time of the day, from morning to afternoon.

Bancha: Light-bodied, fragrant, and refreshing, Bancha teas offer a variety of different aromas, making them a great choice for everyday drinking.

When preparing matcha, Ippodo Tea recommends sifting the dry powder right before adding water to ensure a well-mixed, fragrant drink. Whisking for only a short period of time, rather than minutes, can help prevent a bitter taste. The classic bamboo whisk, or chasen, is the ideal tool for this task, as its many fine tips allow for thorough whisking.

Ippodo Tea's tasting team, led by the company's president, carefully selects, blends, and crafts each tea to ensure the highest quality and consistency. One of their signature matcha offerings is Sayaka, a rich and smooth blend with a hint of astringency, making it accessible for both beginners and matcha enthusiasts.

Whether you're enjoying a classic usucha (regular matcha) preparation, a thick and powerful koicha (thick matcha), or a creamy matcha latte, Ippodo Tea's products offer a truly exceptional tea experience, rooted in over 300 years of tradition.

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