Ishimoto Kawaguchiken - Iwai Ceremonial Grade Matcha
Iwai no Shiro Ceremonial Grade Matcha by Ishimoto Kawaguchiken
Bold • Crisp • Versatile
Meet Iwai no Shiro, a stone-ground Uji matcha from Ishimoto Kawaguchiken, a Japanese tea house based in Osaka. It delivers a bold, traditional bitterness with a lighter body and crisp, dry finish.
Origin & Character
- Region: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
- Producer: Ishimoto Kawaguchiken
- Tea style: Everyday usucha
- Made from: 100% Japanese tencha
- Milling: Traditionally stone-ground
- Flavour: Bold bitterness with a crisp, dry finish
- Best enjoyed: Matcha lattes, baking or tea practice
Made to stand up to milk and sweetness
Iwai no Shiro’s stronger character holds its flavour when paired with milk, sugar or other ingredients. Enjoy it in everyday matcha lattes or use it to add an authentic Uji matcha flavour to cakes, cookies and desserts.
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
Orders can take 1-2 business days to process. As soon as your package has left our warehouse, you will receive a confirmation by email.
Returns
If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase we offer returns for store credit within 30 days of delivery.
