Ippodo Tea Kuon review

Overview

Kuon sits one shelf below Kanza in Ippodo's lineup. Ippodo's own staff tend to point regulars here when they're not sure Kanza is worth the jump.

Flavor

Deep umami and full sweetness. Slightly less of the maxed-out vegetal weight that Kanza has. This scores 4 on vegetal where Kanza scores 5, which is a real but narrow gap.

Verdict

Koicha works best. As usucha it's still good but starts to feel like overkill. If you're whisking thin, save the money and buy a tier lower.