Kan 30g - Matcha - Ippodo Tea (Kyoto Since 1717)

Kan - 30g

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$23

Medium-bodied, Kan has a balanced character. Its plentiful sweetness and umami richness are paralleled by slight refreshing bitterness.

Specifications

Shelf lifeConsume quickly

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

Size 2" × 2" × 2.6"

Net weight1.05 oz (30 g)

Taste Notes

Kan is a fine choice for those who enjoy matcha with plentiful umami and sweetness, balanced by a little astringency. It has a medium body, with a round aftertaste and a pleasantly sweet aroma. As koicha, this matcha’s nuances are much more prominent, and you can fully appreciate its balance of umami, astringency, and fragrance. As usucha, Kan is good option for everyday teatime, served straight and with cookies, cakes, or other sweets. In a matcha latte, its mild astringency pairs well with the milk, producing a softer drink with more umami than our lighter blends.

Ways to Prepare

Matcha Latte

An easy recipe for preparing at home to enjoy with breakfast or as a snack.

1. Sift matcha

3 g (1.11 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

Usucha (Thin 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

Koicha (Thick Matcha)

Matcha made into a powerfully rich, thick paste using less water and more matcha powder per serving.

1. Sift matcha

4 g (0.14 oz)

3 heaping tea ladles or 2 level teaspoons.

2. Add hot water

30 mL (1 oz)

80°C (176°F)

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

3. Whisk

15 seconds

Mix slowly for 15 seconds moving back and forth.

Whisking dark green thick matcha in tea bowl using Chasen bamboo whisk and overlaid directions arrows along sides of bowl

Iced Matcha

Our usucha recipe over ice. Preparing matcha with hot water and cooling it rapidly lets you taste the full delight of matcha.

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

Our matcha latte recipe over ice. One part matcha with one part cold, refreshing milk topped off with ice.

1. Sift matcha

3 g (1.11 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

4.96 out of 5 based on 164 reviews

J. C.

Nov 14, 2023

Lovely starter matcha

It’s my first matcha purchase and it was nicely balanced for a medium grade powder. Will definitely re-order, but in a larger size to last longer!

S. O.

Nov 13, 2023

👌

The matcha industry tends to be a bit hard to navigate...seems that every grocery store here in America is stock full of matcha brands that think misleading marketing justifies their attempt to sell inferior product at high margins. From what I can tell, Ippodo knows what it's doing. A reputable brand that you can trust - especially when purchasing their product direct from the source here on their webpage (I've read that Amazon sellers are to be avoided - prone to run into old and/or poorly stored inventory).

F. C.

Oct 18, 2023

Creamy and rich

I enjoy this matcha very much! It is extremely good with a little bit of creamer. It does take a while to mix really good, if you are using the frother from amazing. It has a good green color and I can’t get over the flavor! This was the first product I tried and I’m excited to try the rest!

G. D.

Oct 13, 2023

Amazing quality

L. R.

Oct 12, 2023

Lovely!

I'm new to matcha but from the few I've tried before this one definitely has a dryer flavor and a more astringent quality in the mouth. I found I needed to use less than I was used to for a balanced matcha latte, which is my preferred way of drinking. I use 1/3 cup of warmed water, 1/2 tsp of matcha powder, 1 tsp of agave and 1/4 cup (give or take) of unsweetened plain soymilk, all poured over ice. So tasty! I might prefer Horai better, but this is also a pleasure.

S. Z.

Oct 02, 2023

Delicious matcha. Perfect for my daily iced matcha latte

M. G.

Sep 28, 2023

A favorite. Bright colour and taste

D. B.

Aug 14, 2023

Wonderfully balanced at a great price

I've purchased the Kan matcha several times, and it never fails to impress me with its balance of umami and astringency. It is not bitter and sits beautifully on the palate. As a buyer from Canada, I will warn that my most recent purchase of 3 tins of Kan (now that I've got my friends and family hooked on Kan matcha too) shipped through DHL and was flagged for taxes at Canadian customs, labelled as a "tea substitute" by customs, and charged an additional $32 ($13 in GST, $18 in DHL duties processing fees). I don't remember this happening before, but tea is supposed to be tax-exempt in Canada. This was not a fault of Ippodo or the product at all (it was clearly labelled as matcha tea on the outer package), perhaps just a DHL/Canadian customs beware.

I. R.

Aug 07, 2023

Delicious, mild, lovely!

I'm extremely pleased with this matcha! It's delicate flavor is mild and just lovely. For reference, I like to drink my matcha simply with just water either hot or over ice. It really doesn't need anything else!

J. D.

Aug 05, 2023

Amazing!

By far the best matcha I have ever had! Beautiful vibrant green, amazing taste! Delicious straight or as a latte.

Kan - 30g

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