Wakaki

Name: Wakaki
Brand: Ippodo
Price: 11 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Kyoto

SweetDelicateAstringent

$11.00 (20g)

~$0.55 per gram

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Region

Kyoto

Price in context

At $0.55 per gram, it costs less than 75% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 92 Kyoto matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.34 per gram, and this one is well under the regional median. Among Ippodo's 20 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 2nd-cheapest per gram.

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Sourcing

Kyoto, Japan

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Tasting notes

Light & Sharp

Short finish, pointed astringency, and just a hint of sweetness. Refreshing character, soft fragrance, and noticeable astringency that leaves the mouth feeling refreshed.

Pricing as disclosed

20g — $11.00

Full details

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Size: 20g Box
Price Usd: 11
Category: Matcha, stone-milled Japanese green tea powder
Availability: Sold out, estimated restock Saturday, July 25
Free Shipping Threshold: $39 USD
Net Weight: 0.7 oz (20g)
Package Dimensions: 2" x 2" x 2.6"
Packaging: 20g box with inner foil packaging
Brand Origin: blended and packaged in Japan by Ippodo Tea, Kyoto; family-run Japanese tea company founded in Kyoto in 1717
Flavor Category: Light & Sharp
Tasting Notes: Short finish, pointed astringency, and just a hint of sweetness. Refreshing character, soft fragrance, and noticeable astringency that leaves the mouth feeling refreshed.
Serving Sizes: { "usucha": "2g (1 tsp)", "latte": "3g (1.5 tsp)", "koicha": "4g (2 tsp)" }
Shelf Life: Consume quickly
Brewing Instructions Provided: Four detailed guides: Matcha Latte, Usucha (Classic Matcha), Iced Matcha Latte, and Iced Matcha, each with step-by-step instructions and water temperature specification of 80C/176F
Recommended Uses: Its astringency gives matcha lattes a little bite and a crisp character. It also works well for baked goods given its nice green color.
Customer Rating: 4.77 / 5 stars
Review Count: 152
Review Themes: praise for creaminess, suitability for beginners, affordable pricing, and versatility in lattes
Certifications Awards: none disclosed
Cultivar: not disclosed
Region Farm: not disclosed beyond Kyoto blending/packaging
Harvest Timing: not disclosed
Ingredients: not explicitly listed (matcha powder)