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UJI MATCHA
True To The Uji Matcha Definition
Only tea finished in Kyoto Prefecture may be called Uji matcha. ICHIZEN delivers nothing but the real thing.
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ICHIZEN
Indulgent Uji Matcha, Selected for Lattes.
Selected by a fourth-generation Kyoto tea merchant to keep matcha at the center of the cup, even with milk. 100% Uji matcha, launching first on Makuake.
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Core Items
Products //
Philosophy
Authentic Matcha, Made For Milk.
We select Uji matcha through aroma, color, and taste, seeking a cup whose matcha character remains clear when paired with milk.
100% matcha with no sugar or milk powder added. Choose your own milk and sweetness for each cup.
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From Leaf to Cup
Process
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Selection
Wakimoto Jokoen — a Kyoto tea merchant — selects Uji leaves with competition-grade judging expertise.
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Shade
20+ days of shade cultivation boosts L-theanine and chlorophyll for deeper umami and vibrant color.
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Milling
Milled into an ultra-fine uniform powder that protects aroma and texture.
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Pack
Nitrogen-flushed UV-protected packaging ensures maximum freshness from Kyoto to your doorstep.
Why ICHIZEN
Proof, Not Adjectives.//
Trust comes from verifiable facts: the definition of Uji matcha, expert judging, and one uncompromising bowl.
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Competition-Ranked
Eyes That See The Difference
Appearance, aroma, liquor color, taste, and finish are judged with competition-grade expertise.
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One Bowl
Only The Bowl That Convinced Us
The blend is adjusted again and again and milled ultra-fine. Only the bowl that convinces us is delivered.
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DISCOVER ICHIZEN.
Origin, craft, ritual. Everything for one bowl.
Announcements
NEWS //
Stories & Culture
Journal //
Matcha Tools Guide: Chasen, Bowls, and Practical Alternatives
A calm, practical guide to matcha tools for home use. Learn what a basic set includes, what you really need to start,...
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How to Spot Real Matcha in Japan: Colorings, Origins, and Uji Matcha Labels
A calm guide to reading matcha labels: coloring additives, ingredients, powdered green tea, and what “Uji matcha” act...
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Matcha vs Green Tea vs Sencha vs Gyokuro: A Quick Comparison
Matcha, sencha, and gyokuro are all types of green tea. This guide compares how they are grown, processed, served, an...
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Glossary //
Chawan
A chawan is the bowl used to whisk and drink matcha. Its width, depth, shape, and stability affect how easily the cha...
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Sifting
Sifting means passing matcha through a tea strainer or small sieve before whisking to break up clumps and help the po...
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Nitrogen Flushing
Nitrogen flushing is a packaging method that replaces oxygen inside a package with nitrogen to help slow changes in m...
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