Kanza

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $104.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Size

20g Can

Price Usd

104

Category

Matcha, ceremonial grade, stone-milled Japanese green tea powder, ornate tin can

Availability

Pre-order, estimated restock Saturday, July 25

Brand Origin

family-run company founded in Kyoto 1717; blended and packaged in Japan by Ippodo Tea, Kyoto

Net Weight

0.7 oz (20g)

Package Dimensions

2.1" x 2.1" x 2"

Shelf Life

Consume quickly

Serving Sizes

{ "usucha": "2g (1 tsp)", "koicha": "4g (2 tsp)" }

Flavor Category

Rich & Lush

Tasting Notes

Described as the highest-ranking matcha in Ippodo's lineup, with beautifully strong fragrance, unwavering umami, clean aftertaste, and silky character. Uses the concept 'Mirume' describing the ultra-young, tender, and delicate character of certain high-class teas. Created as the most luscious matcha in the lineup following customer feedback about full-bodied blends.

Brewing Instructions

[ "Usucha (Classic): 2g matcha + 60mL water at 80C (176F), whisk 15 seconds", "Koicha (Thick): 4g matcha + 30mL water at 80C, whisk 15 seconds slowly", "Cold-Whisked: 2g matcha + 60mL chilled water (5C/40F), whisk 15 seconds vigorously" ]

Staff Tasting Commentary

{ "President Watanabe (7th generation)": "strong and rich umami, with an aftertaste that has remarkable depth...reminds me of an excellent full-bodied red wine", "Chairman Watanabe (6th generation)": "fragrance and flavor are unequivocally powerful...strong, unwavering umami, and no astringency", "Mr. Yagi (Chief Taster)": "tender, mirume character, balanced by its bright fragrance; careful shading evident in the umami and fragrance quality", "Mr. Miyata": "deep blue and vivid color with distinct sweet note representing classic Ippodo character; recommends lower temperature water to emphasize sweetness/umami or hotter water for cleaner, crisper taste with fragrance emphasis" }

Customer Rating

4.61 / 5 stars

Review Count

28

Review Themes

ranges from 'finest' and 'best matcha' to concerns about price-to-quality ratio; praise for smooth taste and lack of grassy or bitter notes

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Free Shipping Threshold

$39 USD

Recommended Use Case

best for comparing Ippodo matcha by richness, umami, preparation style, and format

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)

Research notes

Only one size/format found (20g Can).

Secondary sources

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best Overall — $58, ceremonial grade",
  "notes": "Recommended by Karina Hoshikawa (Refinery29), Justin Iso, and Remy Morimoto Park (Veggiekins); 'earthy, creamy' with strong umami. Kyoto-based brand dating to the 1700s; listed as out of stock at capture time. Accessed via reader-proxy fetch (nymag.com blocks direct automated fetches)."
}

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Tested, excluded from top picks",
  "notes": "'Umami flavor, reminiscent of asparagus and kombu seaweed' — but supply chain/availability issues limited it at test time, per the article."
}

{
  "tier": "Tier 2 - Matcha Mommy Approved",
  "price_noted": "$21.95",
  "notes": "Also included in the '8 brands' recap video as a positive callout."
}

{
  "notes": "Named in title/description as one of the best matcha brands she'd rebuy, from a 34-powder collection review. Specific product/score not retrievable without transcript access."
}