New unopened beige box of Ippodo Tea Co. Wakaki matcha with Japanese characters and gold leaf flowers embossed on white
New unopened beige box of Ippodo Tea Co. Wakaki matcha with Japanese characters and gold leaf flowers embossed on white - thumbnail 1 Bright green loose Japanese Ippodo Tea Wakaki matcha powder on white plate on white table - thumbnail 2 Box of Wakaki matcha with instructions on back and inner foil held open while scooping matcha powder with bamboo tea ladel - thumbnail 3 Side view of checkered design, with with flowers and Japanese and English text on white background - thumbnail 4 Back of Ippodo Tea Wakaki matcha box with text and a barcode on a white background - thumbnail 5
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Wakaki (20g Box)

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$11
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Wakaki is a matcha with a short finish, pointed astringency, and just a hint of sweetness. This matcha’s character leaves the mouth feeling refreshed.

Shelf lifeConsume quickly 
Serving sizeUsucha: 2g (1 tsp.)
Latte: 3g (1.5 tsp.)
Koicha: 4g (2 tsp.)
Size2" × 2" × 2.6"
Net weight0.7 oz (20g)

Wakaki has a refreshing character and ranks among our light blends. Prepared as usucha, this tea a good choice for people who enjoy matcha with a short aftertaste, soft fragrance, noticeable astringency, and a hint of sweetness. Its astringency gives matcha lattes a little bite and a crisp character. It also works well for baked goods given its nice green color.

Ways to Prepare

Combine matcha's natural sweetness and crisp green bite with the creamy texture of milk.
https://ippodotea.com/blogs/recipes-to-brew-japanese-tea/matcha-latte-recipe

Combine matcha's natural sweetness and crisp green bite with the creamy texture of milk.

  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 cream ceramic teacup with handle using Chashaku bamboo tea ladle - 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 cream colored shallow ceramic mug containing vibrant green sifted matcha - Matcha Latte
  3. 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 - Matcha Latte
  4. 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 - Matcha Latte
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)
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
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
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