Ishimoto Kawaguchiken - Wako Ceremonial Grade Matcha
Wako Ceremonial Grade Matcha by Ishimoto Kawaguchiken
Rich Umami • Smooth • Gentle Bitterness
Meet Wako, a stone-ground Uji matcha from Ishimoto Kawaguchiken, a Japanese tea house based in Osaka. Crafted for usucha, it brings together rich umami and satisfying body with gentle bitterness and a clean finish. Premium yet approachable, it’s a matcha you can return to every day.
Origin & Character
- Region: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
- Producer: Ishimoto Kawaguchiken
- Tea style: Upper-grade usucha
- Made from: 100% Japanese tencha
- Milling: Traditionally stone-ground
- Flavour: Rich umami, smooth body and gentle bitterness
- Best enjoyed: Whisked traditionally or as a refined matcha latte
A refined everyday matcha
Wako is made for those who want the depth of traditional Japanese matcha without an overly bitter or challenging taste. Smooth, balanced and easy to enjoy, it’s equally suited to experienced matcha drinkers and anyone beginning to explore matcha beyond lattes.
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.
