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VerifiedCulinary / EverydayBest for Baking

Ikuyo-no-tomo

by Horaido蓬莱堂茶舗

抹茶 幾代の友幾代の友

Horaido's lowest-priced matcha still works as a drinkable, deliberately bitter usucha, but the official Japanese page recommends it more strongly for confectionery processing, especially cakes and cookies that go through heat.

Editorial verdict

The practical culinary pick in the lineup, especially for baked sweets.

Where to Buy

1 option
  • Horaido Kyoto-Wel Store

    Official StoreIn StockShips to JPVerified yesterday

    ¥800 / 40g

    ¥20/g

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Quick Facts

Origin
Uji
Tasting notes
Strong bitterness and a sturdy profile that stands up well in heated sweets.
Price/gram
¥25
Package
40g tin
Price
¥1,000
Availability
kyoto-teramachi.or.jp (in-stock)
Last verified
Apr 14, 2026
Use casesBaking

Tasting Notes

Strong bitterness and a sturdy profile that stands up well in heated sweets.

Price & Availability

Tracked across 1 merchant

Price trend

¥800

Apr 2Apr 14
MerchantPricePer gramStatusChecked
horaido-kyoto-wel· 40g¥800¥20/gIn StockApr 14, 2026

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Trust & Verification

Last verified
April 14, 2026
Sources used
2 sources
How we verify data →

Sources (2)

Horaido Matcha Price Table (Japanese)

Accessed Mar 26, 2026Confidence: 96%

Supports: 幾代の友: official Japanese description and current price ¥800 for 40g bag.

蓬莱堂茶舗 — Kyoto-Wel Product Listing

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 88%

Supports: 抹茶 幾代の友 40g bag ¥800.00

About the brand

Horaido

蓬莱堂茶舗

Horaido (蓬莱堂茶舗) is a Kyoto Uji tea specialist founded in 1803 on Teramachi-dori in central Kyoto. Its official lineup focuses on traditional Uji matcha, gyokuro, sencha, bancha, and tea utensils, with a house style that preserves older Kyoto taste preferences, especially in bitter-leaning usucha and formal koicha.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ikuyo-no-tomo taste like?

Strong bitterness and a sturdy profile that stands up well in heated sweets.

Where does Ikuyo-no-tomo come from?

Ikuyo-no-tomo is sourced from Uji, Japan.

How much does Ikuyo-no-tomo cost?

Ikuyo-no-tomo is priced at ¥1,000 for 40g tin (¥25/g).

What is Ikuyo-no-tomo best for?

Ikuyo-no-tomo is recommended for baking. Matcha used as an ingredient in baked goods, ice cream, and confections. Culinary-grade matcha is typically used.

Where can I buy Horaido Ikuyo-no-tomo?

You can buy Horaido Ikuyo-no-tomo directly from Horaido's official website. Current availability: in-stock.

Quick Facts

Origin
Uji
Tasting notes
Strong bitterness and a sturdy profile that stands up well in heated sweets.
Price/gram
¥25
Package
40g tin
Price
¥1,000
Availability
kyoto-teramachi.or.jp (in-stock)
Last verified
Apr 14, 2026

Trust & Verification

Last verified
April 14, 2026
Sources used
2 sources
How we verify data →

Where to Buy

Horaido Kyoto-Wel Store

¥800 / 40g

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Horaido

295 Higashidaimonjicho, Teramachi-dori Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8043, Japan

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