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Ippodo Tea Hatsu-mukashi — 20g box20g box

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Ippodo Tea

Hatsu-mukashi

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Ippodo describes Hatsu-mukashi as brisk, astringent, and bittersweet, with suggested uses ranging from usucha to iced milk drinks.

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20g box
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Taste at a glance

Research estimate · 0–5 intensity

Flavor intensity
Unknown
Umami
Unknown
Bitterness
Unknown
Astringency
Unknown
Aroma intensity
Unknown
Sources & methodology

Higher means more intense, not a quality score or liking. Overall stars are separate. 0 means not perceived; a missing value means unknown.

Where is my matcha? estimates intensity from qualitative product descriptions using research-v1. These are editorial estimates, not measurements, manufacturer scores or community votes. Missing evidence stays unknown; each preparation is assessed separately.

0 absent; 1 trace/slight; 2 light; 3 moderate; 4 strong/rich; 5 exceptionally intense. Only explicit degree for that axis is scored; missing evidence is unknown.

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About this matcha

Profiles below are attributed producer or retailer statements, separate from independent tasting and member reviews.

Producer’s description

The producer highlights a sharp, refreshing bitterness and astringency.

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Preparation & use

Producer’s description

Ippodo suggests usucha, matcha latte, or pouring it over ice cream; staff also make an iced latte with cold water and milk.

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Producer’s descriptionGeneral maker guidance

Ippodo’s general cold method: sift 2g; whisk with 60ml chilled water for 15 seconds.

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What we know

Origin
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Cultivar
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Harvest
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Blend / tea leaves
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