Kan No Shiro is a medium to full-bodied matcha from Ippodo that carries both warmth and depth. The powder releases a gentle, sweet fragrance with notes of young greens and roasted cacao. On the palate, it feels rounded and velvety — smooth in texture with a natural sweetness balanced by a light, refreshing bitterness. The umami is soft but steady, creating a satisfying weight and clean finish. Best enjoyed as usucha for its balanced body and quiet sweetness, or as a light latte using less milk (around 75–85 ml) to reveal more of its vegetal character.
Ippodo's origins date back three centuries to the year 1717, when Rihei Watanabe established a shop called Omiya to sell tea and ceramics. In 1846, the shop was renamed Ippodo, which literally means “preserve one.” The name was bestowed by Prince Yamashina, who enjoyed Ippodo tea and wanted the shop to preserve one tradition: providing high quality tea. This family owned business is now in the hands of its 6th and 7th generation. Drawing from 300 years of expertise, Ippodo's labor-intensive production process involves carefully handpicking, shade growing and stone grounding the tea leaves which gives them their full-bodied and umami-filled flavour. The result is an authentic flavour that delicately blends the rich umami taste with a refined sweetness. Imbued with each brew is the concept of ichi-go ichi-e (meaning: one opportunity, one encounter), a wisdom taught in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony that embraces each fleeting moment with tea.
Serving Recommendations
Usucha (Thin Tea) Recommended amount per cup: 2g (sift for a smoother, delicate consistency)
Servings Per Tin: Averages 15-17 cups of tea
Water Temperature: 60ml of water at 80ºC
Weight | 30g
Origin | Kyoto prefecture, Japan
