by Horaido蓬莱堂茶舗
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.
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Strong bitterness and a sturdy profile that stands up well in heated sweets.
Tracked across 1 merchant
Price trend
¥800
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| horaido-kyoto-wel· 40g | ¥800 | ¥20/g | In Stock | Apr 14, 2026 |
Other blends from Uji
Horaido Matcha Price Table (Japanese)
Supports: 幾代の友: official Japanese description and current price ¥800 for 40g bag.
蓬莱堂茶舗 — Kyoto-Wel Product Listing
Supports: 抹茶 幾代の友 40g bag ¥800.00
About the brand
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.
View all Horaido blendsStrong bitterness and a sturdy profile that stands up well in heated sweets.
Ikuyo-no-tomo is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Ikuyo-no-tomo is priced at ¥1,000 for 40g tin (¥25/g).
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.
You can buy Horaido Ikuyo-no-tomo directly from Horaido's official website. Current availability: in-stock.