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Ippodo New Harvest Matcha 2025 - Seasonal Limited Edition
$70.00
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New Harvest Matcha 2025 by Ippodo Tea is a seasonal, limited-edition release that captures the vibrant essence of freshly harvested tea leaves. Unlike traditional matcha aged for complexity, this blend is ground immediately after harvest, delivering a vivid, zesty profile with a green bite, mellow umami, and subtle natural sweetness. Its aroma is uniquely fresh and tropical—evoking notes of ripe tomato and cantaloupe—while its radiant green color is the brightest in Ippodo’s lineup. This once-a-year offering is an energetic expression of the early season and a celebration of freshness in its purest form.
About this item:
- Fresh & Lively: Made from freshly picked tea leaves of 2025, offering a crisp, zesty bite with refined umami.
- Seasonal Limited Release: Only available once a year; a special blend with unique character that changes annually.
- Striking Aroma & Color: Sweet green aroma with tropical undertones and a vivid green hue that stands out in every preparation.
- Versatile Enjoyment: Delicious as iced matcha, usucha, koicha, or in lattes—perfect for both purists and creative matcha lovers.
- 100% Japanese Origin: Shade-grown, stone-ground, and packaged in Japan by Kyoto’s historic Ippodo Tea Co.
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Tasting Notes
New Harvest Matcha 2025 delivers a refreshing, green bite layered with mellow umami, subtle sweetness, and a vibrant tropical aroma.
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How to Prepare
Matcha Latte
Combine matcha's natural sweetness and crisp green bite with the creamy texture of milk.
Step 1: Sift 3g (0.11 oz) of matcha (2 heaping tea ladles or 1.5 level teaspoons.)
Step 2: Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C (176°F), then pour 100 ml (2 oz) into tea bowl.
Step 3: Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.
Step 4: Add 100 ml (3.4 oz) of warmed or foamed milk into mug.
Usucha (thin tea)
The standard matcha whisking method, made to be a normal, liquid consistency.
Step 1: Sift 2g (0.07 oz) of matcha (1.5 heaped tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon.)
Step 2: Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C (176°F), then pour 60 ml (2 oz) into tea bowl.
Step 3: Whisk vigorously 15 seconds, making an "M" shape.
Koicha (thick tea)
Matcha made into a rich, thick paste by using less water and more matcha powder per serving.
Step 1: Sift 4 g (0.14 oz) of matcha (3 heaping tea ladles or 2 level teaspoons.)
Step 2: Cool boiling water to 80°C (176°F) in teacup, then pour 30 ml (1 oz) into bowl, just covering matcha powder.
Step 3: Whisk slowly for 15 seconds moving back and forth.
