Description
Wakaki-shiro (若き白)
Light and Refreshing Matcha for Enjoyment throughout the Day
Tea Type: Recommended for Usucha
Available Size: 20g Box
Recommended For: Traditional Usucha, morning matcha, everyday enjoyment, matcha latte, and serving with breakfast or confectionery
About Wakaki-shiro
Wakaki-shiro is a Japanese Matcha from Ippodo Tea characterized by its light mouthfeel, refreshing character, and clean, short finish.
Its easy-to-drink profile can be enjoyed much like sencha, making it suitable for several servings throughout the day. Enjoy it after waking in the morning, during a break at work, or alongside an afternoon snack.
Wakaki-shiro is especially recommended for traditional Usucha. Its light character and refreshing finish also make it suitable for matcha lattes, iced matcha, and casual dessert applications.
The 20g box contains approximately ten servings when prepared using about 2g of matcha per bowl.
Flavor Profile
Wakaki-shiro combines a light mouthfeel, refreshing character, gentle fragrance, noticeable astringency, and clean finish. A subtle touch of sweetness balances its crisp green tea character.
- Light and easy-to-drink body
- Refreshing green tea character
- Noticeable but pleasant astringency
- Subtle natural sweetness
- Gentle fragrance
- Clean and relatively short finish
Recommended Uses
- Traditional Usucha preparation
- Morning matcha as an alternative to coffee
- Matcha during work or study breaks
- Casual everyday matcha
- Hot or iced matcha latte
- Cold-water matcha
- Serving with breakfast
- Serving with Japanese or Western-style confectionery
- Adding matcha flavor and color to baked goods
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 – Matcha Latte
- Sift approximately 3g of matcha into a bowl or cup.
- Add approximately 30–40ml of hot water at around 80°C.
- Whisk until the matcha is completely dispersed and lightly foamed.
- Add approximately 100–150ml of warm or cold milk.
- Add sweetener according to preference.
- For an iced latte, pour the prepared matcha over ice and cold milk.
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.
- Whisk quickly for approximately 15 seconds to bring out the matcha’s fragrance.
- Use a larger bowl if preparing a generous serving of morning matcha.
- Adjust the amount of matcha, water, milk, and sweetener according to preference.
Morning Matcha
Wakaki-shiro’s light mouthfeel and refreshing finish make it particularly suitable for enjoying in the morning as an alternative to coffee.
Prepare a generous bowl of Usucha and serve it with toast, yogurt, or scones topped with butter and jam. Its crisp character refreshes the palate without feeling excessively heavy.
Enjoy with Food and Confectionery
Wakaki-shiro pairs well with breakfast foods, light snacks, and both Japanese and Western-style confectionery.
Enjoy it alongside toast, yogurt, scones, cookies, cakes, mochi, yokan, or other sweets. Its light body and clean finish complement food without overwhelming its flavor.
Its noticeable astringency also provides a crisp contrast when combined with milk in a matcha latte.
Product Specifications
Brand: Ippodo Tea
Japanese Brand Name: Ippodo Tea Co. / Ippodo Chaho (一保堂茶舗)
Product Name: Wakaki-shiro (若き白)
Product Type: Japanese Matcha / Green Tea Powder
Tea Type: Primarily recommended for Usucha
Ingredients: Green tea (Japan)
Country of Origin: Japan
Net Weight: 20g
Package Type: Box
Package Dimensions: W5.2 × D5.0 × H6.5cm
Approximate Servings: 10 servings when using approximately 2g per serving
Shelf Life: 120 days unopened
Official Product Code: 5010831
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 when using about 2g per serving. It is suitable for sampling Wakaki-shiro, casual daily preparation, 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
Light and Easy to Drink: Wakaki-shiro offers a gentle body that can be enjoyed several times throughout the day.
Refreshing Finish: Its clean and relatively short aftertaste leaves the palate feeling refreshed.
Ideal for Morning Matcha: Enjoy it as an alternative to coffee alongside toast, yogurt, scones, or other breakfast foods.
Recommended for Usucha: Prepare 2g with 60ml of water at approximately 80°C and whisk briskly for around 15 seconds.
Suitable for Matcha Lattes: Its noticeable astringency gives milk-based drinks a crisp green tea character.
Compact 20g Box: The package contains approximately ten servings and is convenient for casual enjoyment and maintaining freshness.
Notes and Precautions
- Wakaki-shiro is primarily recommended for traditional Usucha and casual everyday matcha.
- 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.