Kan

Name: Kan
Brand: Ippodo
Price: 22 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Kyoto

SweetUmamiRichDelicateAstringent

$22.00 (20g)

~$1.10 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Kyoto

Sourcing

Kyoto, Japan

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Tasting notes

Medium & Round

Plentiful sweetness and umami richness balanced with slight refreshing bitterness. Medium body, with a round aftertaste and a pleasantly sweet aroma. As koicha, nuances are much more prominent, appreciating balance of umami, astringency, and fragrance. As usucha, good option for everyday teatime with cookies/cakes/sweets. As latte, mild astringency pairs well with milk, producing a softer drink with more umami than lighter blends.

Composition

L-theanine

24.31 mg/g

Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)

EGCG

59.3 mg/g

Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)

Pricing as disclosed

20g — $22.00

Full details

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Size: 20g Box
Price Usd: 22
Category: Matcha (Ceremonial Grade)
Brand Origin: blended and packaged in Japan by Ippodo Tea, Kyoto
Availability: Sold out, estimated restock Saturday, July 25
Net Weight: 0.7 oz (20g)
Package Dimensions: 2" x 2" x 2.6"
Shelf Life: Consume quickly
Serving Sizes: { "usucha": "2g (1 tsp)", "latte": "3g (1.5 tsp)", "koicha": "4g (2 tsp)" }
Flavor Category: Medium & Round
Tasting Notes: Plentiful sweetness and umami richness balanced with slight refreshing bitterness. Medium body, with a round aftertaste and a pleasantly sweet aroma. As koicha, nuances are much more prominent, appreciating balance of umami, astringency, and fragrance. As usucha, good option for everyday teatime with cookies/cakes/sweets. As latte, mild astringency pairs well with milk, producing a softer drink with more umami than lighter blends.
Brewing Instructions: [ "Matcha Latte: 3g matcha + 100mL water at 80C + 100mL milk; whisk 15 seconds", "Usucha (Classic): 2g matcha + 60mL water at 80C; whisk 15 seconds in M-shape pattern", "Koicha (Thick): 4g matcha + 30mL water at 80C; mix slowly 15 seconds", "Iced Matcha: 2g matcha + 60mL water at 80C + ice", "Iced Matcha Latte: 3g matcha + 100mL water at 80C + 100mL cold milk + ice" ]
Customer Rating: 4.82 / 5 stars
Review Count: 125
Sample Reviews: [ "the Goldilocks of all the Ippodo matchas", "not at all bitter, hint of sweetness", "exceptional example of high-quality Japanese green tea", "Wonderful for Newbie Matcha Lover", "perfect for anyone who likes matcha but not an extremely strong one", "perfect for a daily matcha" ]
Recommended Use Case: best for comparing Ippodo matcha by richness, umami, preparation style, and format
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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)