Ippodo
Sayaka no Mukashi
Keiko's Tasting Notes: A well-balanced and complex flavour profile, characterised by moderate richness, elegant sweetness and umami. It has a pleasant, slightly bitter taste, something similar to spring vegetables.
Best Enjoyed As: Usucha, Matcha Latte, or Iced Matcha Latte
Uji, Kyoto · Blend
- Description
- About the Producer
- Storage & Care
Sayaka no Mukashi is perfect for beginners of Ippodo’s tea to make usucha (light tea) or koicha (thick tea). It has a refined, well-balanced richness with an elegant flavour, allowing you to enjoy a complex range of flavours in a single cup. The slight astringency paired with the creamy texture makes this a delightful matcha in each sip.
20g Net.
Gift Wrapping Service
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Understanding Japanese Best Before Dates
Our best before dates follow the Japanese system (YY/MM/DD). You can find the best before date on the bottom of the tin.
Our tea is produced by some of the most prestigious tea makers in Japan. As they take great pride in their Matcha, they give it a six month best before date once ground.
Shipping & Returns
Delivery
We generally use Royal Mail for our deliveries:
- UK Standard Delivery (dispatched in 3–5 working days) – £4.95
- UK orders over £60 – FREE
- Store Collection (1–2 working days) – FREE
- EU Delivery – £19.00
- US Delivery – from £15.00
- Everywhere Else – from £16.00
Delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods or due to customs.
Customs & Import Charges
For EU orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT is collected at checkout. Orders over €150 may be subject to additional customs charges on arrival.
For deliveries outside the EU, any customs duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.
For full Delivery details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
Returns
We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’re happy to help.
- Full-price items: return within 14 days
- Return postage: paid by the customer, unless the item is faulty, incorrect or not as described
- Food items: unfortunately cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
For full Returns details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
How to Prepare Matcha
1. Sift 1.5–2g of matcha into a tea bowl.
2. Add 70ml of hot water (around 80°C).
3. Using a bamboo chasen, whisk briskly in a vertical zigzag motion for around 15 seconds, until the matcha is completely smooth.
4. Enjoy immediately.
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