White resealable 40 gram bag of Ippodo Ummon matcha with gold and green floral design and text
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Ummon (40g Bag)

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Ummon has a powerful umami, deep emerald green color, and sweet aroma. This matcha is a treat to be savored.

New package: Ummon 40g is available in a zip bag or a can.
Shelf lifeConsume quickly 
Serving sizeUsucha: 2g (1 tsp.)
Koicha: 4g (2 tsp.)
Size4.4" × 1.2" × 5.9"
Net weight1.4 oz (40g)

For decades Ummon has been one of the richest, most full-forced matcha blends in our selection. Our blending and tasting team members have shared their personal tasting comments on this tea below.

“Overall, Ummon is a friendly, accessible matcha. It has a pleasant taste that envelops your palate, from the sweetness and umami at first sip, to the moment you arrive at the aftertaste.

Since Ummon is so universally well-liked, I will prepare it for family, friends, and just about anyone else. Whatever the situation, I recommend preparing it a little on the strong side so that you can feel its full impact.”
President Watanabe, 7th generation

“Ummon has an abundant, rich fragrance at its core, and its bright umami feels strong. This is not a reserved nor a light tasting matcha. Its umami is balanced by a not-unpleasant astringency that you feel as it goes down.”
Chairman Watanabe, 6th generation

“The quality that defines Ummon best is the richness of its flavor. Among our matcha, it is the top representative of the richness and bright fragrance that make the classic Ippodo character. The rich sensation comes through in its umami taste, not in astringency nor bitterness.

This is a matcha I feel comfortable preparing for and drinking with tea connoisseurs.”
Mr. Yagi (Chief)

“Ummon’s color has a strong blue tinge. Its fragrance has just the right level of strength, and it has the classic Ippodo character. Its sweetness and umami are full, and it leaves a powerful impression that continues through the aftertaste.

Since it has such a strong presence, you can enjoy it as either koicha (thick matcha), usucha (thin matcha), or both. Given its full sweetness and umami and its long finish, I like to enjoy it in a lot of different scenarios. However, if I had to choose, my favorite is to enjoy it at teatime paired with sweets.”
Mr. Miyata

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)
Matcha made into a rich, thick paste by using less water and more matcha powder per serving.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/koicha

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

  1. 1. Sift matcha
    4g (0.14 oz)
    3 heaping tea ladles or 2 level teaspoons.
    Sifting matcha through Ippodo Chakoshi tea strainer into cream ceramic tea bowl using Chashaku bamboo tea ladle - Koicha (Thick Matcha)
  2. 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.
    Pouring hot water from white porcelain teacup into cream ceramic tea bowl containing vibrant green sifted matcha - Koicha (Thick Matcha)
  3. 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 - Koicha (Thick 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
Whisking matcha with cold or chilled water brings out a strong sweetness.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/cold-whisked-matcha

Whisking matcha with cold or chilled water brings out a strong sweetness.

  1. 1. Sift matcha
    2g (0.07 oz)
    1.5 heaping tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon.
    Sifting green Ippodo matcha powder through stainless steel tea strainer with bamboo tea ladel into glass bowl on white table - Cold-Whisked Matcha
  2. 2. Add cold water
    60 mL (2 oz) 5°C (40°F)
    Chill water with ice and strain before use.
    Pouring water from glass carafe into glass bowl of ultra fine powder sifted Ippodo Tea Co. matcha green tea powder - Cold-Whisked Matcha
  3. 3. Whisk
    15 seconds
    Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.
    Whisking Japanese matcha green tea in glass bowl on white table with 80-tip bamboo chasen whisk by Ippodo Tea - Cold-Whisked Matcha
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