Ishimoto Kawaguchiken Chitose Matcha – Ceremonial Japanese Matcha

Ishimoto Kawaguchiken Chitose Matcha – Ceremonial Japanese Matcha

Light, refreshing, and pleasantly bittersweet.

Chitose by Ishimoto Kawaguchiken is a stone-ground Uji matcha with a clean, refreshing character and a pleasant touch of bitterness.

Lighter and more brisk than richer, umami-forward matcha, Chitose combines moderate bitterness with balanced umami and a fresh vegetal character. Its clean finish and approachable profile make it particularly enjoyable as traditional usucha and a great choice for everyday matcha drinking.

Best For

• Traditional usucha / thin tea

• Hot matcha

• Iced matcha

• Daily matcha

• Tea practice

• Customers who enjoy a refreshing matcha with noticeable bitterness

• Those who prefer a lighter, cleaner flavour profile

Taste Profile

Flavour: Fresh, balanced, lightly bittersweet
Umami: Medium
Bitterness: Medium to pronounced
Astringency: Medium
Aroma: Fresh and vegetal
Texture: Light and smooth
Finish: Clean, refreshing, and crisp

How to Use

For traditional usucha, sift 2g of Chitose into a bowl, add 60–70ml warm water, then whisk quickly in a W or M motion until smooth and lightly frothy.

For iced matcha, whisk 2–3g with 40–50ml warm water until smooth, then pour over ice and add cold water to taste. Chitose’s refreshing character and gentle bitterness make it especially enjoyable served this way.

Storage

Keep sealed and store away from heat, light, moisture, and strong odours. After opening, close tightly and refrigerate for best freshness.