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type: green

origin: japan matcha

caffeine: strong

price level: $$$$

Matcha, the focal point of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, is a fine powder made by grinding green tea leaves. Only the finest, young, shade-grown gyokuro tea leaves are used to create Matcha. The leaves are plucked and laid out flat to dry. Veins are removed and the leaves, now called tencha, are carefully ground in granite mills until they become the precious powder. Easy preparation is achieved by placing 1 teaspoon of Matcha per cup (or to taste) in a cup, adding a few drops of hot water (160-180F) and stirring with a spoon until a paste forms. Add the rest of the water and stir.

Our Matcha is a Samidori cultivar from Uji, Kyoto. It is a high-grade Spring (first harvest) tea. The 2oz tin will make about 24 8-ounce servings. Steep at 170°F for 2 minutes

Recent reviews

    • 

      Matcha is just too grassy tasting for me. Since I don't like grassy teas at all....it's just not a cuppa for me. Glad that others really like it though!

    • 

      This is a high quality matcha. The powder is smooth, it didn't clump up when whisked. It has some vegetal flavors, but it isn't bitter.

    • 

      A quality fine powder match. It has a strong authentic, matcha taste. Also goes well in things like juices and smoothies.

    • AC

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      Good, smooth matcha! Might be too grassy for some since it's not sweetened, but it is not too bitter

    • 

      This was the first time I ever tried making matcha. I used 1 tsp for an 8 oz cup. It was very bitter! I've read many reviews saying this is not bitter, but mine was. I had to add a bunch of stevia. I'm going to keep playing with this, maybe try using less matcha and adding some almond milk.

    • 

      I appreciate the health benefits of this tea and would love to see a tea ceremony, but it stops there. Much too grassy for me.

    • 

      This is my first real foray into Matcha and this one was very good. You can really taste the grassiness of the good Japanese tea that is used. It blended well, was very smooth when sipping, and a great treat for the afternoon. There was no bitterness at all to it.

    • 

      Love Adagio's matcha. I like to use my warm milk foamer to make matcha lattes. Add a bit of sucralose and it's amazing.

    • 

      I'm very impressed with the quality of Adagio tea's match. Pretty pricey buy worth it tho

    • 

      A very good matcha with nice earthy/grassy notes to it. A classic matcha for a good price!

    • EL

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      a good matcha but make sure you properly whisk it or you will have very bitter and chunk dregs

    • 

      Matcha is pricey, but its worth it. This is a great quality matcha which makes all the difference.

    • 

      I was never a matcha fan. Ever. Until I stumbled across this gem. Now I can love and appreciate the flavors of a GOOD matcha! Definitely my go-to!

    • MB

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      This is my go-to matcha. I love to combine a good amount of sugar and matcha, add a little water, then fill the cup with milk, froth it, and voila!- a 30 second matcha latte. This is definitely the best matcha for that because it’s not too bitter.

    • SS

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      A very nice matcha, smooth and just the right amount of bitter