- This matcha is the same exact matcha blend as "Seiun".
You can purchase up to 10 items per order for this product.
We are currently limiting purchases of matcha products. Purchase limits may change without notice based on stock availability.
How does it taste?
A rich, sweet, full-bodied taste that feels smooth and velvety on the tongue.
How/when to enjoy it?
When you want to relax, or serve something special to important guests.
What to enjoy it with?
Seasonal wagashi, like kinton or nerikiri.
How do Ippodo staff enjoy it?
Affogato-style, prepared as koicha (thick matcha) with a small amount of hot water, and then poured over vanilla ice cream.
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StrengthLight/easy to drink Rich/satisfying
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TasteBitter/sharp Sweet/umami
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FragranceMild Fragrant/aromatic
Basic usucha (matcha)
- 2g
- 60ml
- 80℃
- 15 sec.
1 Sift 2g of matcha (1.5 heaped tea ladles or 1 level teaspoon)
2 Add 60ml of hot water (80°C)
3 Whisk vigorously for 15 seconds
Preparing the usucha quickly is the secret to enjoying the full fragrance.
Basic koicha (matcha)
- 4g
- 30ml
- 80℃
- 15 sec.
1 Sift 4g of matcha (3 heaped tea ladles or 2 level teaspoons)
2 Add 30ml of hot water (80°C)
3 Mix slowly with a whisk for 15 seconds
- Shoin-no-mukashi 20g Box
- Size of Package : W5.2 x D5.0 x H6.5 cm
- Net Weight : 20 grams
- Per Serving : 2 grams (usucha) 4 grams (koicha)
- Ingredients : Green tea(Japan)
- Shelf Life : 180 days
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PhoebeMay 8, 2026 at 7:55 pm
This tea smells so fragrant and sweet, almost like matcha milk candy.
My favourite way to prepare Shoin is by first making it into a thick paste, then slowly adding cold water and ice. For me, this method really brings out the character of the tea.
The flavour starts with a full-bodied umami hit at the front, followed by a slight bitterness that quickly transforms into a cool lingering sweetness in the aftertaste.
Compared to stronger and more aggressive matcha profiles, I find Shoin softer and more elegant, with a sweetness that reveals itself more gently over time. -
MichalMarch 2, 2026 at 11:38 pm
This blend has the familiar “grassy” taste but it’s far from being like any other blend on the market.
I fell in love with the deep and satisfying flavour. -
NatFebruary 25, 2026 at 6:14 pm
I have tried Ippodo's less premium lines, such as Kan and Ikuyo and was expecting a stronger flavour profile for Shoin. It has a medium umami flavour with no hints of sweetness. Very mild profile. No bitterness, but this is its strength compared to their other lines.
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