Usucha (Classic Matcha)
The standard matcha whisking method, made to be a normal, liquid consistency.
![Sifting matcha through Ippodo Chakoshi tea strainer into cream ceramic tea bowl using Chashaku bamboo tea ladle](http://ippodotea.com/cdn/shop/t/47/assets/brew-matcha-step1.jpg?v=165524201711304489521685384314)
![Pouring hot water from white porcelain teacup into cream ceramic tea bowl containing vibrant green sifted matcha](http://ippodotea.com/cdn/shop/t/47/assets/brew-matcha-step2-usucha.jpg?v=51959874794355354771685384316)
![Whisking vibrant green matcha tea in ceramic tea bowl using Chasen bamboo whisk with zigzag](http://ippodotea.com/cdn/shop/t/47/assets/brew-matcha-step3-usucha.jpg?v=158172832097496684391685384317)
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Available only in spring, Nodoka has a pleasant balance of umami and subtle sharpness.
Note: While the Nodoka blend and amount is the same as last year, it comes in a newly designed package this year.
Nodoka, which is Japanese for “serenity,” was named after the bright, warm feeling we get once the days start getting longer in spring.
Nodoka has medium richness and would place above Kan in our regular year-round selection.
When you start to whisk it, you’ll notice its fragrance is fresh and dew-like, wafting up from the bowl. Take a sip, and you’ll taste a note of astringency followed soon by layers of sweetness and umami. Pause for a second to experience the aftertaste, which lingers with a balanced, refreshing character.
As koicha, this matcha’s nuances are much more prominent, and you can fully appreciate its balance of umami, astringency, and fragrance. In a matcha latte, its mild astringency pairs well with the milk, producing a mellow drink with more umami than our lighter blends.
Its package was inspired by the new green growth and pink sakura (cherry tree) blossoms of spring in Kyoto. We hope this design fills you with the spirit of spring during your daily matcha sessions this season.
The standard matcha whisking method, made to be a normal, liquid consistency.
Combine matcha's natural sweetness and crisp green bite with the creamy texture of milk.
An iced latte is smooth, refreshing, and easy-to-drink.
Prepare matcha with hot water and cool it rapidly with plenty of ice.