Ippodo Tea - Hatsu Matcha Powder (40g) - Perfect for Lattes, Smoothies & Desserts - Light & Astringent Flavor
- Refreshingly astringent: Hatsu is a light-bodied matcha with the shortest, sharpest aftertaste in Ippodo’s offering
- A light, refreshing matcha
- Recommendations: matcha latte, straight matcha (usucha), baked goods
- Character: Light
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.
Hatsu - 40g
Light & Astringent
Try Hatsu for a light-bodied matcha with prominent astringency. Deliciously prepared with just water, in lattes and other drinks, and baked sweets.
Character: Strong, pleasant astringency and a short aftertaste. Its sharpness leaves a refreshing feeling in the mouth.
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 seconds
- Add 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 seconds
- Add ice
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.