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Ippodo Tea 初昔 20g箱 #Matcha & Japanese TeaJP¥864 Ippodo Tea 初昔 20g箱 Japan price
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥864
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥800
In USD≈ US$5
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Tax 8%

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Ippodo Tea Ippodo Matcha Hatsumukashi 20g

一保堂茶舗 抹茶 初昔（はつむかし）20g箱 · 初昔 20g箱

Price JP¥864 · tax-free JP¥800
Flights OK on the plane
Source Ippodo Tea official site · 10-23
Matcha & Japanese Tea

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on Ippodo Tea official site is JP¥864 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

Ippodo's entry-level usucha (thin tea): fresh with a slight astringency, and Ippodo itself recommends it for matcha lattes. 20g makes about 10 bowls of usucha at a friendly price.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-23 · sources at the end

Store price (incl. tax) JP¥864. At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥800 at the register (≈ US$5).Below the threshold on its own: you need JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day to buy tax-free. How the new tax-free refund works › Food is taxed at the reduced 8% rate.

Customs rules differ by country and region. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: OK on the plane. No batteries, liquids or dangerous goods: OK in carry-on or checked baggage

Good for: First-time matcha buyers who want to whisk their own tea or make lattes | Not for: Those looking for a rich, sweet, less astringent taste (consider a higher grade)

Sold at tea shops, department store food halls and supermarkets. Find the nearest store.

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Edited 2026-10-23 · prices for reference only · names: Ippodo Matcha Hatsumukashi 20g / 一保堂茶舗 抹茶 初昔（はつむかし）20g箱

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Store price
JP¥864
Tax-free price
JP¥800
In USD (reference)
≈ US$5

Japan price: Ippodo Tea official site, 2026-10-23
Below JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own: combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free
Food is taxed at the reduced 8% rate.
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandIppodo Tea / 一保堂茶舗
Model初昔 20g箱
TypeMatcha for usucha (thin tea)
UseDrinking and baking
FormPowder
OriginMultiple origins/not stated
Net weight20g
Unopened shelf life (manufacturer)180days

Spec sources: Ippodo Tea official site

Taking it home: country by country

Customs rules differ by country; check your own customs authority before you travel. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
Mainland China Allowed Packaged foods: reasonable amounts for personal use can usually be brought in
Hong Kong Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Macao Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Taiwan Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Singapore Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
South Korea Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United States Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Thailand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Malaysia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Philippines Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Vietnam Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Indonesia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
India Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Australia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
New Zealand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Canada Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United Kingdom Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Germany Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
France Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Italy Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Spain Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.

Flights (all destinations): OK on the plane: No batteries, liquids or dangerous goods: OK in carry-on or checked baggage

This model: TBD. Results follow published standards; some buildings or hotels may differ.

Overseas vs Japan-only model

No counterpart model listed yet.

Reviews

Rating and pros/cons TBD.

Where to buy

In Japan

Sold at tea shops, department store food halls and supermarkets.

Find the nearest store

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

Frequently asked questions

Can I take Ippodo Tea 初昔 20g箱 home from Japan?

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21. See the table "Taking it home: country by country" on this page for each country and region.

How much is the Ippodo Tea 初昔 20g箱 in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the store price on Ippodo Tea official site is JP¥864 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥800. Food is taxed at the reduced 8% rate. It costs less than JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own, so you need to combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

Where can I buy the Ippodo Tea 初昔 20g箱 in Japan?

Sold at tea shops, department store food halls and supermarkets. The price we list is from Ippodo Tea official site (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.

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