Ippodo Tea - Ikuyo Matcha (1.05Oz) - for Lattes and Usucha

Description: An easy-to-drink daily matcha: Ikuyo has medium body, with balanced astringency and richness.Kyoto Since 1717 — Ippodo Tea has been run by the same family in Kyoto for over three centuries.Grown, processed, blended, and packaged entirely in Japan.30 gram size: around 15 standard servings of matcha.Recommendations: regular matcha (usucha), matcha lattes, and other drinks. In a latte or straight, Ikuyo is well-balanced. Product Description What is Matcha? Matcha is a type of Japanese green tea that is made by grinding shade-cultivated tea leaves into a fine powder. When making matcha, we add this powder to a bowl or mug, add water, whisk, and enjoy. This is a unique tea, since you consume the entire tea leaf when you drink it. Ikuyo 30g Medium & Snappy Try Ikuyo for a matcha with a balanced taste that is slightly more refreshing than satisfying. One of Ippodo’s top recommendations for a matcha latte. Character: refreshing bitterness balanced by soft umami and medium richness. Ikuyo’s slight astringency pairs well with the milk in a matcha latte. Matcha Recipes Regular Matcha (Usucha) Recommended for everyone - experience matcha in its most classic form, whisked straight with just water. Sift matcha (1 tsp. / 0.07 oz)Add 176°F hot water (2 oz - 60 ml)Whisk vigorously for 15 seconds Matcha Latte Recommended for matcha beginners and those who love creamy, soothing drinks. Sift matcha (1 tsp. / 0.07 oz)Add 176°F hot water (3.4 oz - 1-0 ml)Whisk vigorously for 15 secondsAdd Milk (3.4 oz - 100 ml) Iced Matcha Recommended for everyone - matcha is smooth and refreshing when you add ice. Sift matcha (1 tsp. / 0.07 oz)Add 176°F hot water (2 oz - 60 ml)Whisk vigorously for 15 secondsAdd ice Suggestions: When preparing your matcha, sift the dry powder right before adding water. Sifted matcha is easier to whisk fully in a short time.Whisk for seconds, not minutes. Whisking for very long can produce a bitter taste.Nothing beats the chasen. The classic bamboo whisk (chasen) made for whisking matcha has many fine tips. This allows you to whisk up fragrant and well-mixed matcha drinks.Sip and relax. Matcha tea is essentially tiny tea leaves mixed with water, so enjoy it before the leaves separate from the water.Find your favorite taste: Experiment when making matcha by trying different ratios of water to matcha and water temperatures.Temperature and flavor: Scalding hot water produces fragrance and sharpness. Cold water produces a misty, rich character with low foam. Comfortably hot water makes a balanced character.Make it a latte: Add your favorite milk to matcha whisked with water. Adjust the ratios and experiment to find your favorite taste. About Ippodo Tea - Kyoto since 1717 Located in the heart of Kyoto, Ippodo Tea Co. has provided the highest quality Japanese green tea for over three centuries. More than just a retailer, we are a multi-faceted tea company that carefully selects, blends, and crafts its tea. Our tasting team, led by our president, monitors the consistency of all of our blends. Teas from Ippodo Tea are of the finest class, cultivated in the mountains of Kyoto and the surrounding area. This region is renowned for producing the highest grade of green tea in Japan, thanks largely to its mild misty climate, mineral-rich soil, and near-perfect balance of sunshine and rainfall. Types of Ippodo Tea Matcha Matcha is a green tea that is made by grinding shade-cultivated tea leaves into a fine powder. Characterized by a rich aroma, mellow umami, and a vivid green color, this tea is a favorite in Japan and around the world. Gyokuro Gyokuro is a green tea that has an abundance of hearty-sweet umami flavor. With a dew-like aroma, less astringency, and a thick character, this tea is one for slowly sipping and savoring. Sencha Sencha brews a harmonious balance of umami, sweetness, bitterness, and astringency, with a bright fragrance like a sunny field. Enjoy sencha in the morning or afternoon, at mealtime or teatime. This classic green tea fits any occasion. Bancha Bancha teas are light-bodied, fragrant, and refreshing, with a variety of different aromas to choose from. Teas from this category are a good choice for something to drink throughout the day, every day.

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