New Harvest 2026

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $48.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Listed Name

New Harvest Matcha 2026 (20g Can)

Price Usd

48

Size

20g can (0.7 oz)

Format

Loose powder in tin packaging, limited release

Package Dimensions

2.1" x 2.1" x 2"

Packaging

Iconic tin featuring Ippodo tea pot and floral design

Color Description

the most radiant in Ippodo's offering, vivid bright green appearance

Brand Origin

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

Flavor Category

Rich & Vibrant

Tasting Notes

Round, savory, and lively taste that is brothy, with slight vegetal sweetness and essentially no sharpness. Aroma exhibits green, bright, and even fruity characteristics, like cherry tomatoes. Finish delivers smoothness and refreshment without astringency, appealing to umami mavens and those averse to astringency.

Serving Sizes

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

Brewing Instructions

[ "Usucha (Classic): sift 2g matcha, add 60mL water at 80C (176F), whisk vigorously 15 seconds in 'M' pattern", "Iced Matcha: usucha steps + 1-2 ice cubes", "Iced Matcha Latte: sift 3g matcha, add 100mL water at 80C, whisk 15 seconds, pour over 100mL cold milk and ice" ]

Shelf Life

Consume quickly

Harvest Timing

Made from leaves picked and immediately ground without the typical months-long resting period, creating a fresh and fragrant character. Described as a limited release.

Comparative Notes

Page states this matcha is on par with Ummon, which, in contrast, offers more punchiness and maturity.

Customer Rating

4.91 / 5 stars

Review Count

46

Sample Reviews

[ "bright green, fresh and light matcha, with absolute best color", "smooth, lovely taste with mellow sweetness", "creamy and velvety texture with no astringent aftertaste", "refreshing without any hint of bitterness", "multiple reviewers noted it as their favorite Ippodo matcha" ]

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[ "Matcha Whisk (Chasen) - $48 (sold out)", "Tea Strainer (Chakoshi) - $32 (sold out)", "Tea Bowl with Spout (White) - $200 (sold out)" ]

Availability Note

Described as a limited release with customer comments referencing limited stock concerns.

Certifications Awards

none disclosed

Cultivar

not disclosed

Region Farm

not disclosed beyond Kyoto blending/packaging

Ingredients

not explicitly listed (matcha powder)

Research notes

Single size/format found (20g Can). Product name on site is 'New Harvest Matcha 2026 (20g Can)', matching the requested product 'New Harvest 2026'.

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."
}