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Ippodo Tea

Kanza

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Ippodo’s highest-ranked matcha is described as richly fragrant, silky, and deeply umami, with little perceived astringency.

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20g box
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Taste at a glance

Research estimate · 0–5 intensity

Flavor intensity
Unknown
Umami
4.0 / 5
Bitterness
Unknown
Astringency
Unknown
Aroma intensity
4.0 / 5
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.

Original source text and editorial notes

Official Japanese product prose, with a water-based usucha recipe (2g, 60ml, 80°C). Broad plain-water context; this is not a measured fixed-recipe tasting. No latte values inferred.

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  • Umami · 4.0 / 5

    深く力強い旨味

    Editorial note: Explicit strong umami maps to 4; duration alone would not establish intensity.

    Confidence: Medium

    Source: www.ippodo-tea.co.jp

  • Aroma intensity · 4.0 / 5

    豊かな香り

    Editorial note: Explicit rich aroma maps to 4; astringency is mentioned elsewhere without a separate degree and remains unknown.

    Confidence: Medium

    Source: www.ippodo-tea.co.jp

About this matcha

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

Producer’s description

The producer highlights sustained umami, a clean finish, and a smooth texture in its Premium Select series.

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Preparation & use

Producer’s description

Ippodo recommends enjoying it plain; its staff particularly suggest koicha, or thick matcha.

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Producer’s descriptionGeneral maker guidance

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

Maker-level context, not a recipe specific to this product.

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What we know

Origin
Not documented
Cultivar
Not documented
Harvest
Not documented
Blend / tea leaves
Producer’s description

Kanza and Kuon use handpicked young leaves grown under especially deep shade, according to Ippodo.

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