Description
Kan no Shiro (関の白)
Airy and Mellow Matcha with a Refreshingly Balanced Finish
Tea Type: Suitable for Koicha and Usucha
Available Size: 20g Box
Recommended For: Traditional preparation, relaxing teatime, everyday matcha, matcha latte, and serving with light confectionery
About Kan no Shiro
Kan no Shiro is a well-balanced Japanese Matcha from Ippodo Tea characterized by its airy mouthfeel, mellow flavor, natural sweetness, and refreshing finish.
Its rounded sweetness and umami are balanced by a subtle bitterness that refreshes the palate. The result is a smooth and approachable matcha suitable for both traditional Koicha and Usucha.
Kan no Shiro is especially enjoyable when you want to relax after concentrating, studying, or working. Its mellow character creates a calm and satisfying bowl without an excessively sharp or overpowering aftertaste.
The 20g box provides approximately ten servings of Usucha when using about 2g per bowl or approximately five servings of Koicha when using about 4g per serving.
Flavor Profile
Kan no Shiro combines mellow sweetness, balanced umami, a rounded body, and a lightly bitter yet refreshing finish.
- Airy and mellow mouthfeel
- Balanced sweetness and umami
- Medium and rounded body
- Gentle, pleasantly sweet aroma
- Subtle refreshing bitterness
- Clean and invigorating finish
Recommended Uses
- Traditional Koicha preparation
- Traditional Usucha preparation
- Relaxing after work or study
- Refined everyday matcha
- Hot or iced matcha latte
- Iced matcha
- Serving with light and airy confectionery
- Serving with Japanese or Western-style sweets
Preparation Instructions – Usucha
- Sift approximately 2g of matcha into a tea bowl.
- Add approximately 60ml of hot water.
- Use water at approximately 80°C.
- Whisk briskly with a chasen for approximately 15 seconds.
- Use quick forward-and-back movements to create a fine layer of foam.
- Lift the whisk gently from the center to finish.
Preparation Instructions – Koicha
- Sift approximately 4g of matcha into a tea bowl.
- Add approximately 30ml of hot water.
- Use water at approximately 80°C.
- Add the water carefully so that it just covers the matcha powder.
- Use the chasen to knead the matcha slowly for approximately 15 seconds.
- Mix it into a thick, smooth consistency without creating foam.
Preparation Instructions – Matcha Latte
- Sift approximately 3g of matcha into a bowl or large cup.
- Add approximately 100ml of hot water at around 80°C.
- Whisk briskly for approximately 15 seconds.
- Add approximately 100ml of warm or foamed milk.
- Add sweetener according to preference.
- For an iced latte, pour the prepared matcha over cold milk and ice.
Preparation Tips
- Sift the matcha immediately before preparation to reduce clumps.
- Use freshly boiled soft water and allow it to cool to approximately 80°C.
- Preheat the tea bowl and soften the chasen in warm water.
- For Usucha, whisk quickly for approximately 15 seconds to bring out the fragrance.
- For Koicha, knead the matcha slowly instead of whisking it into foam.
- Koicha preparation brings out the balance between umami, sweetness, astringency, and fragrance more clearly.
- Adjust the amount of matcha, water, milk, and sweetener according to preference.
Enjoy with Confectionery
Kan no Shiro’s airy texture, mellow sweetness, and refreshing finish pair especially well with light and fluffy confectionery.
Enjoy it alongside waffles, chiffon cake, cheese soufflé, Swiss rolls, sponge cake, or other soft-textured sweets. Its rounded flavor complements creamy desserts without overpowering their delicate character.
Kan no Shiro may also be served with cookies, cakes, mochi, yokan, nerikiri, and other Japanese or Western-style confectionery.
Product Specifications
Brand: Ippodo Tea
Japanese Brand Name: Ippodo Tea Co. / Ippodo Chaho (一保堂茶舗)
Product Name: Kan no Shiro (関の白)
Product Type: Japanese Matcha / Green Tea Powder
Tea Type: Koicha / Usucha
Ingredients: Green tea (Japan)
Country of Origin: Japan
Net Weight: 20g
Package Type: Box
Package Dimensions: W5.2 × D5.0 × H6.5cm
Approximate Usucha Servings: 10 servings when using approximately 2g per serving
Approximate Koicha Servings: 5 servings when using approximately 4g per serving
Shelf Life: 120 days unopened
Official Product Code: 5010431
Manufacturer: Ippodo Tea Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer Address: 52 Tokiwagi-cho, Teramachi-dori Nijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0915, Japan
Size Option
20g Box: A compact format containing approximately ten bowls of Usucha or five servings of Koicha. It is suitable for sampling Kan no Shiro, occasional preparation, everyday teatime, travel, or enjoying the matcha while it is fresh.
Storage and Handling
Store the unopened product in a cool, dark, and dry place. Protect it from heat, humidity, direct sunlight, and strong odors.
After opening, keep the matcha inside its original package, seal it securely, and store it at room temperature in a cool location. For the best flavor and aroma, consume it within approximately three weeks after opening.
During particularly hot weather, the sealed package may be stored in the vegetable compartment of a refrigerator, away from foods with strong odors.
If refrigerated, allow the unopened or securely sealed package to return close to room temperature before opening. This helps prevent condensation from affecting the powder.
Key Highlights
Airy and Mellow Character: Kan no Shiro offers a smooth, rounded mouthfeel with an approachable and satisfying flavor.
Balanced Sweetness and Umami: Its natural sweetness and umami are complemented by a subtle refreshing bitterness.
Suitable for Koicha and Usucha: Enjoy it as smooth everyday Usucha or prepare it as Koicha to appreciate its flavor balance more deeply.
Ideal for Relaxing Teatime: Its mellow flavor is especially enjoyable when taking a break after work, study, or other periods of concentration.
Excellent with Light Desserts: Kan no Shiro pairs beautifully with waffles, chiffon cake, cheese soufflé, Swiss rolls, and other airy confectionery.
Compact 20g Box: The package provides approximately ten servings of Usucha or five servings of Koicha.
Notes and Precautions
- Kan no Shiro may be prepared as either Koicha or Usucha.
- This product is supplied in a 20g box.
- Matcha may naturally form small clumps during transportation or storage; this does not indicate a quality problem.
- Sift the powder before preparation for a smoother texture.
- Natural color, aroma, and flavor may vary slightly between production lots.
- Keep the product away from heat, moisture, direct sunlight, and strong odors.
- After opening, seal the package securely and consume it as soon as possible.