Kanza

Name: Kanza
Brand: Ippodo
Price: 104 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Kyoto

SweetUmamiSmoothRichDelicate

$104.00 (20g)

~$5.20 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Kyoto

Sourcing

Kyoto, Japan

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Tasting notes

Rich & Lush

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.

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

Staff Tasting Commentary Chairman Watanabe (6th Generation): fragrance and flavor are unequivocally powerful...strong, unwavering umami, and no astringency

Staff Tasting Commentary Mr. Yagi (Chief Taster): tender, mirume character, balanced by its bright fragrance; careful shading evident in the umami and fragrance quality

Staff Tasting Commentary 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

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 — $104.00

Full details

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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)