Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
i got this expecting my usual 100g tin and the portion felt smaller than what ive used from other brands. double checked the weight and its correct so maybe its just the density or packaging that makes it look smaller. anyway the matcha itself is great, color is vivid, taste is balanced, no complaints there. just flagging for people who have opinions on volume vs weight, this is a dense fine grind and it goes further than it looks at first
quality is good no complaints about the product. i just wish it was a bit cheaper. keep buying it anyway lol
my sister wont stop talking about matcha for the last 2 years and i finally caved when she gave me a tin of this for christmas. okay i get it now. the flavor is more layered than i thought matcha could be, theres like a natural sweetness at the end that makes it easy to drink without needing sugar. ive been working through the tin slowly and have already ordered my own. new convert here lol
whisks nicely no clumps. drink it daily. 5/5
switched from coffee about 3 weeks ago because the crashes were killing my workday. wasnt sure matcha would actually cut it but this one does. steady energy, no 2pm slump, no jittery hands. i use it both as straight whisked and as lattes depending on the day and it holds up for both. buying again for sure. also the tin looks nice on my kitchen shelf, small thing but it matters
Been using this for two months straight. Consistent, good flavor, reasonable price. Can't ask for much more.
my mom is from outside kyoto and growing up we had matcha at home from local tea shops. never really found one in the states that hit right until this. its not identical obviously but the depth is there and the color is authentic. my mom visited last month and i made her a bowl and she just said "oh good, you found one" and kept drinking. thats the review
clumps if you whisk fast. sift first. fine after that
my husband is a lifelong espresso guy. 10 years on his machine every single morning. he tried this matcha in a latte once because i was making one for myself and now he drinks it 3x a week instead of coffee. this is genuinely unprecedented in our household and i was NOT expecting it. he says its the steady caffeine, doesnt make him feel wired like espresso. anyway matcha convert household over here. still processing it
I bought this after trying their cafe grade for a few months, expecting a clear step up. Honestly I can't really tell the difference? Same Uji origin, same stone-mill process, price is in the same ballpark. The product is good, no complaints there, but I don't understand what distinguishes this from the cafe grade beyond the name on the tin. Maybe I'm missing something. 3 stars because it's a fine matcha, just felt redundant in their lineup for me personally.
heres what i actually love about this one: the finish is clean. no tannin tail, no needing to drink water after. i can sip cup after cup which is my test for a good matcha. also the tin is nice which shouldnt matter but it does
the color is stunning, one of the most vibrant ive seen. whisks really well no lumps. the one thing is the finish is a bit drier than i personally prefer, kind of that classic cafe tannin if you know what i mean. its honestly just a preference issue not the products fault, my husband and kids love it with zero complaints. im the outlier here. gonna keep buying it for them and mixing into smoothies for me where the tannin is less noticeable anyway. 4 stars, would be 5 if i wasnt the weirdo
steams with oat milk clean. color holds through the pour
Coming from their ceremonial, it's obviously a step down. Still good for daily. My bad for comparing the two back to back.
ok look the price point had me expecting a step down from their reserve. its not really?? ive tasted them back to back and im not gonna pretend the reserve isnt nicer but the gap is WAY smaller than the price suggests. daily driver for me now, saving the reserve for weekends. recommending to everyone in my matcha group chat (yes we have one dont judge)
grew up in kyoto. this one tastes like home
Works straight or in milk. Umami solid. Clean finish.
im an all day matcha person, usucha in the morning lattes in the afternoon, and for years ive had to keep two different matchas on hand because nothing worked for both. not anymore. this one does it all. color stays vibrant in milk, holds up when i whisk it straight. actually saving money consolidating to one product. if yall ever do a subscription im first in line
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Show all reviewsSift 2g into a warm bowl. Add 70ml water at 175°F. Whisk vigorously with chasen until frothy.
Whisk 2g with 30ml warm water. Pour over ice and top with cold water or milk of choice.
Whisk 2g with 30ml water. Add 180ml steamed milk. Sweeten to taste if desired.
