CeremonialSayaka
Ceremonial, sourced from Kyoto
SweetUmamiSmoothRichDelicateAstringent
$50.00 (40g)
~$1.25 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Region
Kyoto
Sourcing
Kyoto, Japan
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Rich & Smooth
Smooth blend with umami and just a hint of astringency; sweetness and umami accompanied by a hint of bitterness; bright color, umami, and soft astringency. A more light-hearted, smooth tea in the rich category.
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
40g — $50.00
Full details
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- Variants
- [ { "size": "40g Can", "url": "https://ippodotea.com/products/sayaka-no-mukashi", "price_usd": 50, "net_weight": "1.4 oz (40g)", "package_dimensions": "2.1\" x 2.1\" x 2.6\"", "packaging": "Decorative metal tin can with foil seal", "availability": "Sold out, estimated restock Saturday, July 25" }, { "size": "100g Bag", "url": "https://ippodotea.com/products/sayaka-100g", "price_usd": 119, "net_weight": "3.52 oz (100g)", "package_dimensions": "4.7\" x 1.4\" x 6.7\"", "packaging": "Resealable bag with gold minimalist floral design on white packaging", "availability": "Sold out, estimated restock Saturday, July 25" }, { "size": "40g Bag", "url": "https://ippodotea.com/products/sayaka-40g-bag", "price_usd": 49, "net_weight": "1.4 oz (40g)", "package_dimensions": "4.4\" x 1.2\" x 5.9\"", "packaging": "White resealable bag with gold and green floral design", "appearance": "Bright dark green powder with vibrant color", "availability": "Sold out, estimated restock Saturday, July 25" } ]
- Category
- Matcha, ceremonial-grade
- Flavor Category
- Rich & Smooth
- Brand Origin
- blended and packaged in Japan by Ippodo Tea, Kyoto; family-run Japanese tea company founded in Kyoto in 1717
- Tasting Notes
- Smooth blend with umami and just a hint of astringency; sweetness and umami accompanied by a hint of bitterness; bright color, umami, and soft astringency. A more light-hearted, smooth tea in the rich category.
- Usage Notes
- We recommend Sayaka for your first taste of Ippodo matcha. Try as koicha to experience full depth and nuances. As usucha, an accessible tea to serve to beginners and connoisseurs alike at teatime. For matcha lattes, Ippodo usually recommends a medium-to-light category matcha with more astringency, but some choose Sayaka for its bright color, umami, and soft astringency.
- Serving Sizes
- { "usucha": "2g (1 tsp)", "latte": "3g (1.5 tsp)", "koicha": "4g (2 tsp)" }
- Brewing Instructions
- [ "Usucha (Classic): 2g (1 tsp), 60mL (2oz) water at 80C (176F), whisk 15 seconds in 'M' shape", "Koicha (Thick): 4g (2 tsp), 30mL (1oz) water at 80C, mix slowly 15 seconds back and forth", "Matcha Latte: 3g (1.5 tsp), 100mL (3.4oz) water at 80C, whisk 15 seconds, add 100mL (3.4oz) warm or foamed milk", "Iced Matcha: 2g, 60mL water at 80C, whisk 15 seconds, add 1-2 ice cubes", "Iced Matcha Latte: 3g, 100mL water at 80C, whisk 15 seconds, pour over 100mL cold milk and ice", "Cold-Whisked: 2g, 60mL cold water at 5C (40F), whisk vigorously 15 seconds in 'M' shape" ]
- Shelf Life
- Consume quickly
- Customer Rating
- 4.87 / 5 stars
- Review Count
- 1269
- Sample Reviews
- [ "The color is stunning, a vibrant, rich emerald green; flavor incredibly smooth with very little bitterness", "Sayaka is everything Ippodo promises -- and more. From the first sip, this matcha delivers a gentle, natural sweetness", "10 out of 10 for taste, price point, ease of attaining, quality, and consistency", "I've tried many different brands of ceremonial grade matchas, and by far this is the best one", "I make matcha lattes almost every morning. My fave matcha!", "I enjoy the matcha I just wish the price was lower!", "naturally sweet, creamy taste with a pleasant umami depth", "matcha flavor is clean, balanced, and never tastes grassy", "so rich, not bitter, and very smooth" ]
- Recommended Use Case
- Recommended for your first taste of Ippodo matcha; suitable for comparing matcha by richness, umami, preparation style, and format
- Related Accessories
- [ "Matcha Whisk (Chasen #1) - $48 (sold out)", "Tea Strainer (Chakoshi) - $32 (sold out)", "Tea Bowl with Spout (White) - $200 (sold out)" ]
- Certifications Awards
- none disclosed
- Cultivar
- not disclosed
- Region Farm
- not disclosed beyond Kyoto blending/packaging
- Harvest Timing
- not disclosed
- Ingredients
- not explicitly listed beyond 'stone-milled Japanese green tea powder'
Research notes
Three size/format variants found (40g can, 100g bag, 40g bag), all sharing identical rating (4.87/5, 1269 reviews), tasting notes, and brewing instructions -- appears to be the same underlying product blend across formats.
