Studio view · 40gIsuzu
4.5· 33 reviewsIsuzu is a creamy, mellow Uji matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, gentle enough to whisk with water every morning and soft and round in a latte. If you are moving up...
Best for lattesGood for usuchaNot for koicha
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The details
Isuzu is a creamy, mellow Uji matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, gentle enough to whisk with water every morning and soft and round in a latte. If you are moving up from café matcha, this is a lovely place to land.
Tasting notes
- Refreshing green aroma
- Subtle astringency with a gentle bitterness
- Mellow umami depth
- Creamy texture with light body
- Clean finish with spring-green sweetness
Best for: matcha lattes, usucha (whisked with water).
Producer: Marukyu Koyamaen, Uji, Kyoto.
Format: Original factory-sealed 40g tin (about 20 bowls) and an original 100g bag.
Iced matcha latte: whisk 2 to 3g in 40ml of water at 80°C (176°F), then pour over ice and about 180ml of milk.
Usucha: sift 2g (about two scoops) into a bowl, add 70ml of water at 80°C (176°F) and whisk briskly for about 15 seconds.
Store unopened tins somewhere cool and dark. Once opened, reseal, refrigerate and enjoy within about three months.
Size40g tin
Bowls≈ 20 at 2g
Per bowl$2.10
OriginUji, Kyoto
Caffeine≈ 40–70 mg / bowl
Best forLatte, Usucha
How to prepare
Iced latte: 2 to 3g whisked into 40 ml water at 80°C / 176°F, poured over ice and 180 ml milk. Usucha: 2g with 70 ml water at 80°C, a quick zigzag whisk for about 15 seconds. No whisk? Shake matcha and water in a sealed jar for 20 seconds.
Freshness and sourcing
Producer: Marukyu Koyamaen, Uji, Kyoto. Factory-sealed with the inner seal, never opened or repacked. Unopened: cool and dark. Opened: reseal, refrigerate, finish within 3 months.
Shipping and returns
Ships from Seattle within 1 to 2 business days, tracked; US delivery takes 5 to 8 business days with Economy or 3 to 4 with Standard. Free US shipping from $100, otherwise $10. All sales are final; if an order arrives damaged, defective or incorrect, email support@saintcha.com within 7 days of delivery with photos.
Ingredients and caffeine
100% green tea (matcha). Roughly 40 to 70 mg of caffeine per 2g bowl, the typical range for matcha.
Atelier notes
Is it good for lattes?
Yes. It keeps its colour and flavour through milk.
How long does one tin last?
About 20 bowls at 2g. One latte a day is roughly 2 weeks.
Is it authentic?
Original producer packs are factory-sealed and dated. See freshness and sourcing.
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Isuzu 40g · $2.10 a bowl
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