Ippodo Tea - Sayaka Matcha 40g - For Usucha Koicha and Lattes - Rich Smooth - Kyoto Since

I'm not gonna lie I am a very picky person when it comes to what I both eat and drink. My mornings have always consisted of very sweet coffee, mainly sweetened with just a creamer. After years of constantly feeking tired in the middle of the day and an upset stomach, I decided to do some research and try something else. Tea was my only other option when it came to a hot beverage in the mornings. More research and I landed on Matcha. This brand in particular. Iposddo Sayaka was suggested by many for a first time Matcha drinker. This is my second order of it. From what I've learned its not too hard to tell whether or not its fresh or stale, what ive biught twice now has been fresh and since I use 1 tsp a day, so far its stayed fresh until the end. Yes it smells like grass and earth, but to me personally it smells amazing. I sweeten it with a little bit if Maple syrup. Every morning I heat my water to 176, sift and whisk, add a little more water and my syrup and I can honestly say within the first 3 days of drinking this in the morning and a classic green tea on the go, I have felt so much better. My mood as lightened, I don't have a crash in the middle of the day. My energy has definitely increased. Straight out of the package it's a very vibrant green, it blends amazingly, I have not had any issues with grittyness, it froths as it's supposed to when whisked and heated properly. As for quality, I don't have a comparison, but as far as I'm concerned and what I've researched this really is great quality, its rich, earthy, and honeslty just really healthy. I will Def be buying again for the 3rd time soon. I highly recommend this product for anyone wanting try Match Tea for the first time, but please do your own research and follow what you feel is best for you. Read more

I purchased this after watching countless youtube videos on how to make the perfect cup of matcha, how matcha is grown/made, and all things matcha. The best were several videos comparing different brands of matcha powder and how to tell the difference in quality. This brand came highly recommended and I decided to try it. It is smooth, grassy but in a gentle light way, and blends super well. I even did the finger swipe test between this one and another brand I had and this passed the quality test with flying colors. I didn't have any chunks or gritty mouthfeel. It was delicate and sweet. Amazing quality. I compared it to a Costco brand I had and the Costco brand was more brown, less quality, more bitter and a bigger grassy taste. I couldn't believe the difference. I will still drink the Costco brand for finance reasons but when I want something extra luxurious I'll dip into my ceremonial grade matcha Read more

soo great quality matcha im glad i got it while in stock!! this was a great price as well for the very smooth froth and taste, bright green color, and its naturally sweet and creamy taste. would definitely recommend for matcha lovers! Read more

Sayaka Matcha is a beautiful, balanced ceremonial-grade matcha. It whisks into a bright green tea with a smooth, slightly sweet taste and gentle umami—no bitterness. Great for everyday use, especially as usucha. Fresh, clean, and easy to enjoy whether hot or iced. A reliable pick from Ippodo! Read more

This matcha is of an excellent quality. The bright green is super satisfying. It’s got a very strong flavor, but it isn’t too bitter. It’s strong enough that I use about 1/3 as much as when I use MatchaBar (my favorite so far). Even though it’s a very small package, I use so little it is going to take a long time to get through it. The flavor is kind of floral and a little vanilla-y, and quite grassy. But not bad grassy. It tastes very green, I guess? Overall, it’s amazing quality and I think a good buy. It isn’t my favorite, but it’s definitely a solid choice. My only complaint is that it likes to clump a little bit. I’ll make matcha lattes in a blender (because I’m lazy), and this matcha likes to stick to the sides of the cup, even if I strain it first. My other matchas don’t generally need straining before being blended, so that’s the only thing I really didn’t like about this one. But a good matcha to try if you’re looking to expand your matcha horizons! Read more