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Ippodo Kan-no-Shiro

Ippodo Kan-no-Shiro

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Premium ceremonial grade matcha from Kyoto's Ippodo, stone-ground first harvest

★ Best PickA+Best Overall

Ippodo has been selling tea in Kyoto since 1717, and Kan-no-Shiro sits mid-range in their matcha lineup (20 g for ¥2,000, ninth by price of 15, labelled "Balanced"). The color is a deep, almost neon green — visually you can tell before tasting. Whisked traditionally it's creamy, naturally sweet with almost no bitterness. L-theanine content tests high. The price reflects the terroir and shade-growing process, but if you're serious about matcha, this is the reference point.

Pros

  • Kyoto tea house heritage since 1717 — mid-range "Balanced" matcha, 20 g for ¥2,000
  • Deep, vivid green color signals the quality before tasting
  • Creamy, naturally sweet whisked flavor with almost no bitterness

Cons

  • Premium price reflecting Uji terroir and shade-growing

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