Rich & Replenishing

Shoin - 20g

Name: Shoin
Brand: Ippodo Tea
SKU: 4982833182015
Price: 25.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$25

Other sizes:

Shoin places firmly in our rich category. Its lingering finish and full umami character make it a wise choice for fans of a reflective, satisfying matcha teatime.

Specifications

Best before180 days

Serving sizeUsucha: 2 g (1 tsp.)
Koicha: 4 g (2 tsp.)

Size 2.1" x 2.1" x 2"

Net weight0.7 oz (20 g)

Taste Notes

We recommend Shoin for the matcha fan looking for a tea with a full (but not overwhelming) character. With a hearty umami and sweet taste, its aftertaste is long and elegant. We recommended trying this matcha as koicha to experience the full depth and nuances of its character. As usucha, Shoin is deeply satisfying, a standby at teatime. For matcha lattes, we usually recommend a medium-to-light category matcha with more astringency, but some will choose Shoin for its bright color and its umami-rich profile.

Ways to Prepare

Usucha

Thin Matcha

Sift matcha

2 g (0.07 oz)

1.5 heaping tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon.

Add hot water

60 mL (2 oz) 80°C (176°F)

First pour water into teacup to cool it to 80C°, then pour into tea bowl.

Whisk

15 seconds

Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.

Koicha

Thick Matcha

Sift matcha

4 g (0.14 oz)

3 heaping tea ladles or 2 level teaspoons of matcha into a mug or bowl.

Add hot water

30 mL (1 oz) 80°C (176°F)

Cool boiling water to 80C° in teacup, then pour into bowl, just covering matcha powder.

Whisk

15 seconds

Mix slowly for 15 seconds moving back and forth.

Iced Matcha

Cold & Refreshing

Sift matcha

2 g (0.07 oz)

1.5 heaping tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon.

Add hot water

60 mL (2 oz) 80°C (176°F)

First pour water into teacup to cool it to 80C°, then pour into tea bowl.

Whisk

15 seconds

Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.

Add ice

1-2 ice cubes

Add ice, mix slightly, and it's ready!

Appeals to my sense

Such a vivid color! This Matcha has a smooth texture, and a very rich taste!

Fantastic

This tea is so creamy and delicious.

I tried Shoin after finishing both my previously bought Ummon + Horai and unfortunately don't enjoy it as much as Ummon but as it's a very personal question I recommend just trying them one by one. The quality is pristine and the colour, smell and flavour of ALL ippodo teas are fabulous. So is the customer service. Thank you!

I got this because l couldn't go to Japan this year, it cheered me up because it reminded me of the matcha I enjoyed in a tea house in Nara. No lucky deer but at least the warm smooth emerald liquor of Nippon..

Shoin and Tsukigage

My first two from Ippodo and am very pleased with the full, well rounded flavor. Shoin is a little less robust than the limited fall matcha buy the amount of water you use varies the strength. I would get both again and still need to try Ummon. I have tried various brands and these are keepers.

1 2