Seiun

Name: Seiun
Brand: Ippodo
Price: 67 USD

Koicha (thick), sourced from Kyoto

SweetUmamiRich

$67.00 (40g)

~$1.68 per gram

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Grade

Koicha (thick)

Region

Kyoto

Price in context

At $1.68 per gram, it costs more than 76% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 92 Kyoto matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.34 per gram, and this one is above the regional median. Among Ippodo's 20 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 11th-cheapest per gram.

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Sourcing

Kyoto, Japan

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Tasting notes

Rich & Replenishing

Lingering finish and full umami character; a wise choice for fans of a reflective, satisfying matcha teatime. Hearty umami and sweet taste with a long and elegant aftertaste. Full (but not overwhelming) character and bright color.

Pricing as disclosed

40g — $67.00

Full details

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Size: 40g Can
Price Usd: 67
Category: Matcha, stone-milled Japanese green tea powder
Availability: Pre-order, estimated restock Saturday, July 25
Free Shipping Threshold: $39 USD
Net Weight: 1.4 oz (40g)
Package Dimensions: 2.1" x 2.1" x 2.6"
Packaging: Metal tin can with foil seal and gold leaf embossing
Shelf Life: Consume quickly
Serving Sizes: { "usucha": "2g (1 tsp)", "koicha": "4g (2 tsp)" }
Brand Origin: blended and packaged in Japan by Ippodo Tea, Kyoto; family-run Japanese tea company founded 1717; region Kyoto, Japan
Flavor Category: Rich & Replenishing
Tasting Notes: Lingering finish and full umami character; a wise choice for fans of a reflective, satisfying matcha teatime. Hearty umami and sweet taste with a long and elegant aftertaste. Full (but not overwhelming) character and bright color.
Brewing Instructions: [ "Usucha (Classic): 2g matcha + 60mL water at 80C (176F), whisked 15 seconds", "Koicha (Thick): 4g matcha + 30mL water at 80C, mixed slowly for 15 seconds", "Cold-Whisked: 2g matcha + 60mL cold water at 5C (40F), whisked 15 seconds", "Matcha Latte: 3g matcha + 100mL hot water at 80C + 100mL milk", "Iced Matcha: 2g matcha + 60mL hot water at 80C + ice", "Iced Matcha Latte: 3g matcha + 100mL hot water at 80C + 100mL cold milk and ice" ]
Usage Recommendations: Works well as koicha to experience full depth and nuances; as usucha deeply satisfying, a standby at teatime. For lattes, medium-to-light matcha with astringency is typically recommended, though some prefer Seiun for its bright color and umami-rich profile.
Customer Rating: 4.86 / 5 stars
Review Count: 171
Sample Reviews: [ "Super bright, delicious, clean with no after taste!", "So creamy, developed and good!", "Very difficult to buy matcha of such quality in the grocery stores in the U.S.", "Definitely not worth the price (negative review)", "My favorite out of the different ones I have tried" ]
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Company Info: Official product page ippodotea.com/products/seiun; related collection ippodotea.com/collections/matcha; physical store locations available; carbon-neutral deliveries offered
Certifications Awards: none disclosed
Cultivar: not disclosed
Region Farm: not disclosed beyond Kyoto, Japan blending/packaging
Harvest Timing: not disclosed
Ingredients: not explicitly listed (matcha powder)