Holding handle of sleek modern gray bowl-shaped ceramic teacup of foamy green Ippodo Tea matcha on wooden table
Matcha

Usucha (Classic Matcha)

The standard matcha whisking method, made to be a normal, liquid consistency. We recommend drinking usucha at teatime for an energetic boost. It goes well with chocolate, cakes, and other confections, Western or Japanese.
  1. 1. Sift matcha
    2g (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 - Usucha (Classic Matcha)
  2. 2. Add hot water
    60 mL (2 oz) 80°C (176°F)
    Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C, then pour into tea bowl.
    Pouring hot water from white porcelain teacup into cream ceramic tea bowl containing vibrant green sifted matcha - Usucha (Classic Matcha)
  3. 3. Whisk
    15 seconds
    Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.
    Whisking vibrant green matcha tea in ceramic tea bowl using Chasen bamboo whisk with zigzag "m" whisking direction overlaid - Usucha (Classic Matcha)

Matcha using this recipe:

Unopened tin of New Harvest Matcha with iconic Ippodo tea pot and floral design in bright green against white background
New Harvest Matcha 2026 (20g Can)
Rich & Vibrant
$48
Brand new unopened ornate tin of premium Kanza matcha by Ippodo Tea with Japanese characters and gold flowers leafs on label
Kanza (20g Can)
Rich & Lush
$104
Brand new unopened tin can of Kuon matcha by Ippodo Tea with Japanese characters and gold leaf embossed on white
Kuon (Eternity) (20g Can)
Rich & Fragrant
$64
Brand new unopened large tin can of Ippodo Tea Ummon matcha with Japanese characters and gold leaf embossed on white
Ummon (40g Can)
Rich & Robust
$82
White resealable 40 gram bag of Ippodo Ummon matcha with gold and green floral design and text
Ummon (40g Bag)
Rich & Robust
$81
Brand new unopened tin can of Ippodo Tea Seiun matcha with Japanese characters and gold leaf embossed on white
Seiun (40g Can)
Rich & Replenishing
$67
New unopened large tin can of Ippodo Tea Sayaka matcha with Japanese characters and gold leaf embossed on white
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Sayaka (40g Can)
Rich & Smooth
$50
White resealable 100 gram bag of Ippodo Sayaka matcha with gold minimalist floral design
Sayaka (100g Bag)
Rich & Smooth
$119
White resealable 40 gram bag of Ippodo Sayaka matcha with gold and green floral design and text
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Sayaka (40g Bag)
Rich & Smooth
$49
New unopened peach box of Ippodo Tea Co. Kan matcha powder with Japanese characters and gold leaf flowers embossed
Kan (20g Box)
Medium & Round
$22
White 100 gram bag of Ippodo Tea Ikuyo matcha powder for with line drawing of gold and green leaves of the tea plant
Ikuyo (100g Bag)
Medium & Snappy
$81
Unopened box of Ippodo Tea Co. Ikuyo matcha powder with peach color hashmarks, Japanese characters and gold flowers leaves
Ikuyo (20g Box)
Medium & Snappy
$17
New unopened beige box of Ippodo Tea Co. Wakaki matcha with Japanese characters and gold leaf flowers embossed on white
Wakaki (20g Box)
Light & Sharp
$11