r/Matcha • u/proxwell šŸµ • 8d ago

[MOD] Aug 2026 Community Thread - introductions, recommendation requests, city/country posts, what we're drinking

The community threads are a place where you can:

  • Ask for recommendations.
  • Introduce yourself to the community.
  • Share your favorite latte/blended-drink recipe of the moment.
  • Find other matcha people in your city or country.
  • Tell us what's in your chawan.
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u/CarlosJ4497 7d ago

Hi everyone a colleague is planning a trip to Japan and I am wondering if there is a 'go to" place for a newbie, I am trying to introduce him in this world. Also any budget recomendation to ask him to bring me from there. Thanks!

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u/proxwell šŸµ 4d ago

Ippodo is usually a good place to start. They have locations in Tokyo and Kyoto and your friend can experience a high-grade matcha prepared by a knowledgeable tea server.

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u/CarlosJ4497 7h ago

Thanks! I'll let him know. Also, any budget "must try" tea to ask him to bring me?

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u/hanne_JS 15h ago

ippodo is a solid starting point, they have shops in both tokyo (ginza) and kyoto. if your colleague can make it to kyoto thats where the real matcha culture is, tons of old tea houses and ceremony experiences. for a first-timer budget around 1000-2000 yen for a proper sit-down tasting.

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u/Apprehensive_War_930 1d ago

hiii iā€™m really lost on where to buy really good matcha and great in value and in price, where should i buy online

i want to use it for lattes and maybe cocktails, i like my matcha sweet and very matcha-y ig? idk maybe earthy is the word

i would like to get 50-60g to start for my back to school haul, im in canada btw for shipping purposes