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C.T. · June 30, 2025
Smooth and creamy
This is my first time purchasing from Ippodo. I actually enjoy drinking Horai as an usucha. It’s light to medium bodied, a little bitterness, little to no astringency, smooth, creamy and slightly sweet at the end. It’s also good as an iced latte but with a using less milk than I normally would. I’ve already made another order excited to try Ikuyo and Sayaka.
S.A. · June 22, 2025
Great
This is a great everyday matcha that isn’t too light and flavor doesn’t disappear once you add milk. Not as thick and intense as ummon which is why I say good for “everyday”.
Charlie · June 17, 2025
My order unfortunately got mis-shipped so I ended up waiting much longer before I could actually try this matcha. I had done quite a bit of research on different Japanese brands that are available in the USA. This brand kept coming up and I did a deep dive into their story and company before deciding to try their recommended matcha for first timers. Ive had matcha flavored things but never true matcha as a beverage. I knew I'd probably like this matcha because I typically like the flavor of culinary matchas. What I didn't expect was the absolute richness and umami from this matcha. I feel like I only "liked" matcha before and now I love it. Definitely worth the wait and definitely worth the price. Great texture and flavor all around. This will be a staple in my house from here on out. I can't wait to try some of the other matchas Ippodo offers.
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Description
Our recommendation for people new to our matcha, Horai is a more light-hearted, smooth tea in the rich category. Its sweetness and umami are accompanied by a hint of bitterness.Note: Horai (named by the head of Omotesenke school of tea cer...
Ratings and reviews
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C.T. · June 30, 2025
Smooth and creamy
This is my first time purchasing from Ippodo. I actually enjoy drinking Horai as an usucha. It’s light to medium bodied, a little bitterness, little to no astringency, smooth, creamy and slightly sweet at the end. It’s also good as an iced latte but with a using less milk than I normally would. I’ve already made another order excited to try Ikuyo and Sayaka.
S.A. · June 22, 2025
Great
This is a great everyday matcha that isn’t too light and flavor doesn’t disappear once you add milk. Not as thick and intense as ummon which is why I say good for “everyday”.
Charlie · June 17, 2025
My order unfortunately got mis-shipped so I ended up waiting much longer before I could actually try this matcha. I had done quite a bit of research on different Japanese brands that are available in the USA. This brand kept coming up and I did a deep dive into their story and company before deciding to try their recommended matcha for first timers. Ive had matcha flavored things but never true matcha as a beverage. I knew I'd probably like this matcha because I typically like the flavor of culinary matchas. What I didn't expect was the absolute richness and umami from this matcha. I feel like I only "liked" matcha before and now I love it. Definitely worth the wait and definitely worth the price. Great texture and flavor all around. This will be a staple in my house from here on out. I can't wait to try some of the other matchas Ippodo offers.
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