Sayaka

Pricing as disclosed

• 40g — $50.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

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.

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."
}