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Ippodo Tea - Sayaka Matcha (40g) - For Usucha, Koicha and Lattes - Rich & Smooth - Kyoto Since 1717
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Brand | IPPODO TEA CO. |
Item Form | Powder |
Flavor | Umami |
Tea Variety | Matcha |
Unit Count | 1.41 Ounce |
About this item
- SHELF LIFE. Product expires within 4-5 months; please check bottom of the tin for the expiration date.
- Try this Ippodo matcha first: Sayaka is accessible, rich, and smooth, with just a hint of astringency. Satisfying for beginners and matcha fans alike.
- Kyoto Since 1717 — Ippodo Tea has been run by the same family in Kyoto for over three centuries.
- 40 gram size: around 20 standard servings of matcha.
- Recommendations: regular matcha (usucha) and thick matcha (koicha) drinks. In a latte, Sayaka is rich and creamy.
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Over 300 years of tradition.
We are a family-run Japanese tea company founded in 1717, in the heart of Kyoto.
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IPPODO TEA - MATCHA
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IPPODO TEA - ORGANIC
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About Ippodo Tea
Our tea comes from the mountains in and neighbouring Japan’s Kyoto prefecture. You can think of Ippodo Tea as tea from the Kyoto area.
About Tea Grades
The higher Ippodo Tea grades will have a fuller aftertaste, a sweeter aroma, a brighter deep green color, and a richer, sweeter umami flavor.
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HOJICHA
Remarkably aromatic, light-bodied, and refreshing. Hojicha is one of the most popular teas in our selection.
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IPPODO TEA - BANCHA
Product Description



What is Matcha?
Matcha is a type of Japanese green tea that is made by grinding shade-cultivated tea leaves into a fine powder. When making matcha, we add this powder to a bowl or mug, add water, whisk, and enjoy. This is a unique tea, since you consume the entire tea leaf when you drink it.
Sayaka (Horai) - 40g
Rich & Smooth
Try Sayaka (Horai) as your first impression of Ippodo matcha.
Character: Smooth sweetness and umami accompanied by a hint of bitterness. Just enough richness for matcha fans, and approachable for beginners.
Matcha Recipes
Regular Matcha (Usucha)
Recommended for everyone - experience matcha in its most classic form, whisked straight with just water.
- Sift matcha (1 tsp. / 0.07 oz)
- Add 176°F hot water (2 oz - 60 ml)
- Whisk vigorously for 15 seconds
Thick Paste Matcha (Koicha)
Recommended for matcha fans - experience pure, powerful matcha character.
- Sift matcha (2 tsp. / 0.14 oz)
- Add 176°F hot water (1 oz - 30 ml)
- Mix slowly, moving back and forth
Matcha Latte
Recommended for matcha beginners and those who love creamy, soothing drinks.
- Sift matcha (1 tsp. / 0.07 oz)
- Add 176°F hot water (3.4 oz - 1-0 ml)
- Whisk vigorously for 15 seconds
- Add Milk (3.4 oz - 100 ml)
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Servings | 20 servings (Available in a smaller size as Horai 20g) | 10 servings | 10 servings | 20 servings | 15 servings | 15 servings |
Type | Matcha | Matcha | Matcha | Matcha | Matcha | Matcha |
Character | Rich, smooth umami, sweetness, slight astringency | Rich, smooth umami, sweetness, slight astringency | Rich, lush umami, thick fragrance, silky finish | Rich, powerful umami, richness, sweetness, complexity | Medium-rich, balanced umami, sweetness, astringency | Medium-light, astringent, sweetness, light umami, refreshing |
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Matcha Latte | ✓ | no data | no data | no data | ✓ | ✓ |
Regular Matcha | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Koicha (Thick Matcha) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | no data |
Caffeine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Organic | no data | ✓ | no data | no data | no data | no data |
Suggestions:
- When preparing your matcha, sift the dry powder right before adding water. Sifted matcha is easier to whisk fully in a short time.
- Whisk for seconds, not minutes. Whisking for very long can produce a bitter taste.
- Nothing beats the chasen. The classic bamboo whisk (chasen) made for whisking matcha has many fine tips. This allows you to whisk up fragrant and well-mixed matcha drinks.
- Sip and relax. Matcha tea is essentially tiny tea leaves mixed with water, so enjoy it before the leaves separate from the water.
- Find your favorite taste: Experiment when making matcha by trying different ratios of water to matcha and water temperatures.
- Temperature and flavor: Scalding hot water produces fragrance and sharpness. Cold water produces a misty, rich character with low foam. Comfortably hot water makes a balanced character.
- Make it a latte: Add your favorite milk to matcha whisked with water. Adjust the ratios and experiment to find your favorite taste.

About Ippodo Tea - Kyoto since 1717
Located in the heart of Kyoto, Ippodo Tea Co. has provided the highest quality Japanese green tea for over three centuries.
More than just a retailer, we are a multi-faceted tea company that carefully selects, blends, and crafts its tea. Our tasting team, led by our president, monitors the consistency of all of our blends.
Teas from Ippodo Tea are of the finest class, cultivated in the mountains of Kyoto and the surrounding area. This region is renowned for producing the highest grade of green tea in Japan, thanks largely to its mild misty climate, mineral-rich soil, and near-perfect balance of sunshine and rainfall.
Types of Ippodo Tea
Matcha
Matcha is a green tea that is made by grinding shade-cultivated tea leaves into a fine powder. Characterized by a rich aroma, mellow umami, and a vivid green color, this tea is a favorite in Japan and around the world.
Gyokuro
Gyokuro is a green tea that has an abundance of hearty-sweet umami flavor. With a dew-like aroma, less astringency, and a thick character, this tea is one for slowly sipping and savoring.
Sencha
Sencha brews a harmonious balance of umami, sweetness, bitterness, and astringency, with a bright fragrance like a sunny field. Enjoy sencha in the morning or afternoon, at mealtime or teatime. This classic green tea fits any occasion.
Bancha
Bancha teas are light-bodied, fragrant, and refreshing, with a variety of different aromas to choose from. Teas from this category are a good choice for something to drink throughout the day, every day.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 2.1 x 2.1 x 2.6 inches; 1.41 ounces
- Manufacturer : IPPODO TEA CO.
- ASIN : B016ZK4UQ8
- Units : 1.41 Ounce
- Best Sellers Rank: #31,015 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
- #191 in Matcha Tea
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Sold By | — | Shogun Commerce | Kyoto Dew Matcha® | Jade Leaf Matcha | Jade Leaf Matcha | Naoki Matcha |
tea variety | matcha | matcha | matcha | green | matcha | matcha |
flavor | Umami | Light & Astringent | Matcha | Ceremonial Teahouse (Tub) | Original | Superior Blend |
form | Powder | Powder | Powder | Powder | Powder | Powder |
unit count | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1 | 1.06 | 17.6 | 3.52 |
weight | 40 grams | 40 grams | 2.4 ounces | 0.07 pounds | 1.1 pounds | — |
caffeine content | Caffeinated | Caffeinated | Caffeinated | Caffeinated | Caffeinated | low caffeine |
recommended uses | Hot, Iced or Cold Thin or Thick Matcha and Lattes | Smoothies, Baking, Hot or Iced Lattes or Usucha | Weight Loss, Metabolism | Metabolism | Creating matcha lattes, both hot and iced, with various milk options | Relaxation |
special ingredients | — | — | Matcha | Premium first harvest tea leaves from Uji and Kagoshima regions | Matcha Powder | Shade-grown tea leaves, First harvest tea leaves |
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How to prepare Usucha (thin matcha)IPPODO TEA (Official)
Important information
May cause stomach upset, nausea, or constipation with high consumption. Not recommended for children or pregnant women due to caffeine content.
Green tea
Whisk 1 tsp. of matcha with 2oz of 176°F water.
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Customers praise this matcha's lovely flavor, noting it makes excellent lattes, and appreciate its beautiful vibrant green hue and smooth texture that blends well in warm water. Moreover, the matcha receives positive feedback for its mild sweetness and absence of bitterness. However, customers disagree on the value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others say it's not worth what they paid. Additionally, the smell receives mixed reactions, with some finding it nice while others report a fishy odor.
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Customers enjoy the taste of this matcha tea, particularly noting its mild sweetness and its suitability for making excellent lattes. One customer describes it as a harmonious symphony of flavors.
"Wow - such great quality matcha! The taste is amazing on its own, but it is also fun to make into a matcha latte...." Read more
"...Matcha was prefect and tasted so good. This also came 5 days earlier than expected LOVE LOVE" Read more
"...Price is a little high but honestly worth it for how it tastes. I put some honey and oat milk and it tastes great." Read more
"...So balanced so no flavor profile overpowers the other if that makes sense If I could drink one everyday, this would be it...." Read more
Customers praise the matcha's quality, describing it as a very fine powder.
"...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...." Read more
"...You know it is good quality when the color is bright and vibrant, this just checks all the boxes. And straight from Japan!..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...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)...." Read more
Customers appreciate the matcha's beautiful vibrant green hue and subtle sweetness.
"...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..." Read more
"...You know it is good quality when the color is bright and vibrant, this just checks all the boxes. And straight from Japan!..." 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...." Read more
"It’s a good daily matcha. Very good quality as it is vibrant green. Price is a little high but honestly worth it for how it tastes...." Read more
Customers find that the matcha blends well, particularly in warm water, and one customer mentions it pairs well with almond milk.
"...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..." Read more
"...It is smooth, grassy but in a gentle light way, and blends super well...." Read more
"This matcha came packaged well. It was very easy to prepare and tasted great" Read more
"...what it is, not a huge deal, but this stuff definitely requires some work to get a smooth cup...." Read more
Customers praise the matcha's smooth texture and creaminess, noting its natural sweetness.
"...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...." Read more
"...Vibrant green gorgeousness *Umami perfection *Smooth without offensive bitterness *..." Read more
"...It is so smooth, creamy, and has a mild sweetness. I just wish it was in stock more often!" Read more
"...(nutty, umami, bitter, sweet, creamy....it’s balanced between all of these.)..." Read more
Customers enjoy the matcha's taste, finding it far from bitter, with one customer noting it's rich without becoming overpowering.
"...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)...." Read more
"...Umami perfection *Smooth without offensive bitterness *So balanced so no flavor profile overpowers the other if that makes sense..." Read more
"...the local high-end grocery store, this is slightly better with less bitterness and a bit toned down umami flavor...." Read more
"...This matcha is an easy drinker with very little bitterness. It has a beautiful vibrant green hue both in powder and once mixed...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the matcha's value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others feel it's not worth what they paid.
"...'m concerned and what I've researched this really is great quality, its rich, earthy, and honeslty just really healthy...." Read more
"...Very good quality as it is vibrant green. Price is a little high but honestly worth it for how it tastes...." Read more
"...A little on the expensive side, but still cheaper to make at home than buying 10 matcha drinks out at a cafe. Highly recommend!!" Read more
"expensive but high quality, my favorite matcha that ive gotten" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the tea's smell, with some finding it nice while others report a fishy or toxic odor.
"...The color was bright green without any off smells. Minimal clump, although I do use a strainer...." Read more
"I like the mild taste and the smell." Read more
"This matcha is so good. It might be little pricey, but the smell and taste is worth it...." Read more
"...Yes it smells like grass and earth, but to me personally it smells amazing. I sweeten it with a little bit if Maple syrup...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024Size: 1.41 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseI'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.
5.0 out of 5 starsI'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.Healthy and delicious...
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2025Size: 1.41 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseWow - such great quality matcha! The taste is amazing on its own, but it is also fun to make into a matcha latte. You know it is good quality when the color is bright and vibrant, this just checks all the boxes. And straight from Japan! A little on the expensive side, but still cheaper to make at home than buying 10 matcha drinks out at a cafe. Highly recommend!!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024Size: 1.41 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseI 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
- Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023Size: 1.41 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseThis 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!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025Size: 1.41 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchasebussalicious, is new and expires in 6 months. Matcha was prefect and tasted so good. This also came 5 days earlier than expected LOVE LOVE
- Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024Size: 1.41 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseIt’s a good daily matcha. Very good quality as it is vibrant green. Price is a little high but honestly worth it for how it tastes. I put some honey and oat milk and it tastes great.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024Size: 1.41 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseThis has been my favorite matcha I've tried in the 4 or 5 years I've been drinking it. It is so beautiful, I couldn't stick to just one cup a day. That's dangerous and costly because I looked forward to it so much!
*Vibrant green gorgeousness
*Umami perfection
*Smooth without offensive bitterness
*So balanced so no flavor profile overpowers the other if that makes sense
If I could drink one everyday, this would be it.
For me, it's more of a special occasion only because of cost.
Encha is more affordable for my daily.
Top reviews from other countries
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality. Amazing taste.
Size: 1.41 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseLove this so much. This is my first experience. However, I read about this product online from the independent source. I can't recommend it enough. Fantastic taste and quality. Pricey but absolutely great value for the money paid.
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N_TReviewed in Japan on August 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars 美味しい抹茶でした!リピートしたい逸品です。
Size: 0.7 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchaseこの抹茶は初めて購入しましたがケースの缶も高級感があり、肝心なお味もとても美味でした。
長くリピートさせて頂きたい逸品です。
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ピカReviewed in Japan on July 24, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars 美味しいです!!!
Size: 1.41 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase前回、こちらのメーカーで購入したところ、とても美味しくいただきました。
そのため今回は、少し増量のものを購入。他抹茶よりお高めですが、味は間違いないと思います。
この夏、抹茶ドリンクでもイケます。こちらで一番高いシリーズもあるので機会があれば、購入させていただきたいです!!
- JustynaReviewed in Canada on April 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good
Size: 1.41 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified PurchaseGreat color, Good flavor but left so many undissolved grains even after using a sifter.
EDITED: user error, after buying proper matcha equipment it is a much better final product. Will buy again
- mReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on January 31, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars good
Size: 1.41 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchasesweet tasting matcha
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