Premium Matchas

All our blends are produced from the finest harvests in Kyoto and are perfect for a special treat or everyday indulgence.

Choose from our top 2 blends below.

Ummon (40g Can)
20 Servings
Taste
Punchy, with plentiful, robust umami and pleasant bitterness.
Aroma
Hearty and satisfying; green like an evergreen forest.
Sayaka (40g Bag)
20 Servings
Taste
Full body with faint bitterness. Smooth and accessible.
Aroma
Mellow, sweet; ocean spray, edamame

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Thick Matcha
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Matcha made into a rich, thick paste by using less water and more matcha powder per serving.
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What is the difference between our matcha blends? (Part II)

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About Ippodo Tea

Established in 1717 in the heart of Kyoto, Ippodo Tea Co. has been providing the highest quality matcha, sencha, and other Japanese green teas for generations. More than just a retailer, Ippodo carefully selects, blends, and packages its tea. A few years ago, we launched this site to provide a convenient source for customers in the USA and Canada, with all orders shipped directly from our U.S. stock.

For us, tea is both a beverage that comforts and an experience that brings people together. We hope you enjoy exploring the pleasures that each of our teas can provide.

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