Unopened tin of New Harvest Matcha with iconic Ippodo tea pot and floral design in bright green against white background
Unopened tin of New Harvest Matcha with iconic Ippodo tea pot and floral design in bright green against white background - thumbnail 1 Green loose New Harvest Matcha powder on silver artisan made plate against white backdrop - thumbnail 2 Matcha powder on a silver plate next to a blue-green container labeled 'New Harvest Matcha' on a white background - thumbnail 3 Dark tea bowl of prepared new harvest matcha usucha thin tea beside silver plate with loose green powder - thumbnail 4 Tin of New Harvest Matcha with green label beside dark tea bowl of prepared matcha by Ippodo Tea and bamboo whisk (Chasen) - thumbnail 5
Rich & Vibrant

New Harvest Matcha 2026 (20g Can)

Matcha
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$48
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This limited release is vivid, full bodied, and smooth. Perfect for enjoying iced in summer.

Shelf lifeConsume quickly 
Serving sizeUsucha: 2g (1 tsp.)
Koicha: 4g (2 tsp.)
Size2.1" × 2.1" × 2"
Net weight0.7 oz (20g)

Umami mavens and those averse to astringency, this year is for you.

On the tongue, a round, savory, and lively taste. It’s brothy, with slight vegetal sweetness and essentially no sharpness. It has a big presence, and yet its smooth texture leaves us feeling refreshed in the finish.

The aroma is green, bright, and even fruity - like cherry tomatoes - while its color is the most radiant in our offering.

This is a matcha on par with Ummon, which, in contrast, offers more punchiness and maturity.

This release is a pure expression of the energy of this year’s just-picked tea leaves.

Typically, matcha is made from leaves that have been rested for a period of many months. The resting process develops and matures the leaves, producing a complex and well-developed character.

Our New Harvest Matcha, on the other hand, is unique. It is made by grinding a selection of new tea leaves right after they are picked. As a result, it has a fresh and fragrant character that stands out in our selection.

Matcha shaded tea leaves

Try this year’s New Harvest Matcha first as iced matcha served in a glass, for cool sipping on a hot summer afternoon.

Matcha fans will enjoy it as koicha, where it is punchy and eye-opening. As regular usucha, it has a bright, even fruity aroma. In a latte, its vivid color is stunning, and its richness melds seamlessly with the milk. Though, purists may prefer to drink it mixed just with water to experience its full complexities.

Matcha shaded tea leaves

Ways to Prepare

The standard matcha whisking method, made to be a normal, liquid consistency.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/usucha-thin-matcha

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

  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)
Prepare matcha with hot water and cool it rapidly with plenty of ice.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/iced-matcha

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

  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 teacup with handle using Chashaku bamboo tea ladle - Iced 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 - Iced 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 - Iced Matcha
  4. 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
An iced latte is smooth, refreshing, and easy-to-drink.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/iced-matcha-latte

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

  1. 1. Sift matcha
    3g (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 - Iced Matcha Latte
  2. 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 - Iced Matcha Latte
  3. 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 - Iced Matcha Latte
  4. 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 - Iced Matcha Latte
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is your matcha first harvest?

Our year-round selection of teas are all Ippodo Tea blends. This means the flavor and aroma, the character of each tea name, will be the same no matter when you purchase the tea throughout the year. To ensure consistency and to produce a “relaxed,” or “mature” flavor, the new harvest of tea is actually purposefully not incorporated into the blend right away. Instead, the tea is left to rest in a freshness-ensuring environment for months to “calm” its flavor down. Then, it is slowly added to the respectively named blend of tea.

The new harvest of tea leaves for our matchas is in early summer, in late April-May of every year. (The exact harvest date each year depends on the growing conditions.) If you are interested in first harvest matcha, every year, we release our New Harvest Matcha, usually close to the month of June.

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