Ippodo Tea Matcha - Mi-No-Mukashi 20g (New Year's 2025) Ceremonial Matcha
Welcome 2025, the Year of the Snake, with Ippodo Tea Mi-No-Mukashi, our limited-edition New Year’s Matcha. Crafted with lush umami, natural sweetness, and a warm, toasty fragrance, this matcha offers a clear, medium-short finish that’s easy to enjoy sip after sip.
Blended to embody the round, comforting character of the holiday season, Mi-No-Mukashi is perfect for both seasoned matcha enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Its versatility shines whether prepared straight as koicha or usucha, or as a smooth, luxurious latte.
This special release carries a meaningful tradition, often used in Japan’s first tea ceremony of the year (hatsugama) and enjoyed at family gatherings. The label features a charming design of a traditional toy snake, celebrating the spirit of the New Year while adding joy to your tea rituals.
Discover the beauty of this seasonal matcha—perfect for personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift to share during the festivities.
Usucha (straight matcha)
- Sift 2 g (about 1 tsp).
- Add 60–70 ml water at 70–80°C.
- Whisk briskly in an M‑motion for 15–20 seconds until glossy and foamy.
- Sip as is, or top with a little hot water to taste.
Matcha Latte
- Sift 2–3 g matcha.
- Whisk with 30–40 ml hot water (70–80°C) to a smooth, thick concentrate.
- Add 150–200 ml hot or iced milk of choice. (Full‑cream and oat both shine.)
- Sweeten with honey, sugar or maple syrup to taste
Shipping
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Returns
If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase we offer returns for store credit within 30 days of delivery.
