Bright green loose Japanese Ippodo Tea Wakaki matcha powder on white plate on white table

Box of Wakaki matcha with instructions on back and inner foil held open while scooping matcha powder with bamboo tea ladel

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Wakaki - 40g

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Wakaki is a matcha with a short finish, pointed astringency, and just a hint of sweetness. This matcha’s character leaves the mouth feeling refreshed.

Specifications

Shelf life:Consume quickly

Serving size:Usucha: 2 g (1 tsp.)

Size:2" × 2" × 2.6"

Net weight:1.4 oz (40 g)

Tasting Notes

Wakaki has a refreshing character and ranks among our light blends. Prepared as usucha, 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.

Ways to Prepare

Usucha (Classic Matcha)

The standard matcha whisking method, made to be a normal, liquid consistency.

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 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

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

Matcha Latte

Combine matcha's natural sweetness and crisp green bite with the creamy texture of milk.

1. Sift matcha

3 g (0.11 oz)

2 heaping tea ladles or 1.5 level teaspoons.

Sifting matcha through Ippodo Chakoshi tea strainer into cream ceramic teacup with handle using Chashaku bamboo tea ladle

2. Add hot water

100 mL (3.4 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 colored shallow ceramic mug containing vibrant green sifted matcha

3. Whisk

15 seconds

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

Whisking green matcha base in teacup with handle using Chasen bamboo whisk and overlaid directions arrows along sides of bowl

4. Add milk

100 mL (3.4 oz)

Pour warm or foamed milk into mug.

Pouring foamy frothed milk from silver pitcher into concentrated green matcha tea latte base in short beige ceramic mug

Iced Matcha

Prepare matcha with hot water and cool it rapidly with plenty of ice.

1. Sift matcha

2 g (0.07 oz)

1.5 heaping tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon.

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.

3. Whisk

15 seconds

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

4. Add ice

1-2 ice cubes

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

Holding clear ice cub with bamboo tongs and placing it in vibrant green matcha tea base in cream ceramic Japanese teacup

Iced Matcha Latte

An iced latte is smooth, refreshing, and easy-to-drink.

1. Sift matcha

3 g (0.11 oz)

2 heaping tea ladles or 1.5 level teaspoons.

Sifting matcha through Ippodo Chakoshi tea strainer into off-white ceramic grooved tea bowl with spout using bamboo tea ladle

2. Add hot water

100 mL (3.4 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 ceramic white tea bowl with spout containing vibrant green sifted matcha

3. Whisk

15 seconds

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

Holding white tea bowl with spout and finger-groove and whisking vivid green foamy matcha tea using Chasen bamboo whisk

4. Pour over milk and ice

100 mL (3.4 oz)

Add cold milk and ice to a glass, then pour the matcha mixture on top. Enjoy!

Short stemmed glass with decadent layered green matcha and milk with ice and glass straw

Customer Reviews

4.83 out of 5 based on 99 reviews

L. K.

Apr 07, 2025

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Amazing!

Even though this is their cheapest matcha, it is definitely worth it! I upgraded from a lower quality matcha to this so the color is much more green and the flavor is so much richer. For a latte with sweetener (I prefer maple syrup) it is perfect! I hope your matcha can be in stock more but I know the shortage now is real. Great blend! Thank you for providing great quality matcha at a fair price.

Jun 09, 2021

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Excellent

I have been ordering Matcha from Ippodo Tea ever since my sister bought me its matcha product from Japan. I have tried different types of matcha from different price points whether it’s from Ippodo or other branda. By far, my personal favorite will be Wakaki. It is good for my son’s daily matcha latte intake to my weekly baking needs. I can taste the matcha flavor and the color of green is very vibrant for baking products. Highly recommend this matcha product.

Jul 18, 2020

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Vivid color, nice taste

I am new to matcha, but I decided to order from Ippodo based on a recommendation from a friend. From what I can tell, this is a good tea. The powder is a deep, vivid green. I’ve had tried both lattes and plain hot tea; both were good. It was a little bitter, but no more bitter than regular green or black tea. This variety is packed in a foil pouch which is placed inside a small box. To store it, I fold up the top of the pouch and seal it with a paper clip. Then I put the pouch inside a small Tupperware.

E. S.

Jul 06, 2025

very surprising how deliscious it is for the price! A matcha with the balance of the flavor yet lightness for quick lattes!!

L. P.

Jun 30, 2025

Excellent

Perfect for matcha lattes. Will def buy again!

D. B.

Jun 29, 2025

Eloquent

Hyped for a reason best of class & price. A staple

H. Q.

Jun 25, 2025

Amazing! Great for beginners but the flavor is light

Like the title says, the flavor is light and probably would not hold up in a latte. I would definitely drink this as an americano. The powder is a super light green, but I get the reason why this is the cheapest powder out of all of ippodo’s matcha.

Jun 25, 2025

The best!!!

M. T.

Jun 21, 2025

Super!

My first matcha, but I'm hooked. I don't know how it compares to other matchas, but will be trying others, just to see. So far, hot and cold lattes are fantastic. Will keep trying various brews.

R. G.

Jun 21, 2025

For the price, one of the best matchas out there, definetly repurchasing for when I dont want to have to use a super expensive luxurious powder to get my matcha latte fix. Sweet, slightly nutty, faint umami notes, but with a noticeable bitterness and some astringency in the back of the throat. Creamy texture, and fairly decent green color. 8/10 would repurchase but this one did motivate me to give ikuyo another try.

Wakaki - 40g

Ways to Prepare

Usucha (Classic Matcha)

Matcha Latte

Iced Matcha

Iced Matcha Latte

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