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Ippodo Tea Sayaka-no-mukashi — 20g box20g box

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Ippodo Tea

Sayaka-no-mukashi

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Ippodo describes Sayaka-no-mukashi as moderately rich and refined, with a gentle bitterness reminiscent of spring vegetables.

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Taste at a glance

Research estimate · 0–5 intensity

Flavor intensity
3.0 / 5
Umami
Unknown
Bitterness
1.0 / 5
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.

Original source text and editorial notes

Producer tasting prose on a product page with a basic usucha recipe (2g, 60ml water, 80°C); a qualitative plain-water estimate, not a standardized tasting. Koicha is also offered but is not scored separately.

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  • Flavor intensity · 3.0 / 5

    just the right amount of richness

    Editorial note: Moderate richness maps to 3; texture alone would not establish flavor intensity.

    Confidence: Medium

    Source: global.ippodo-tea.co.jp

  • Bitterness · 1.0 / 5

    slight bitterness of spring vegetables

    Editorial note: Explicit slight bitterness maps to 1. No astringency or aroma strength is inferred.

    Confidence: Medium

    Source: global.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 a balance of richness and more complex, lightly bitter flavours.

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Preparation & use

Producer’s description

Ippodo suggests bitter chocolate, candied orange peel, or seasonal dry wagashi as pairings.

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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
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Cultivar
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Harvest
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Blend / tea leaves
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