Tradition Pure Green Tea Powder, Matcha Tea Powder, Product of Taiwan, 8.8 Oz

After reading some of the negative reviews, I'm wondering if anyone has ever really tried matcha in a true tea ceremony? It's something you need to really sip and it's not an everyday drink...and it takes TIME to prepare. You're not going to get that quality or quantity for the price of this green tea powder, so let's get that out of the way. Is this true matcha? No, it's probably more along the lines of sencha. It's advertised as "matcha" but unfortunately, branding something as "sencha" doesn't sell to an average customer...not a fan of the lack of transparency there, though, but I knew from the start what I was getting...true matcha in this quantity, as mentioned above, would be PRICEY. Is it drinkable straight? Yes, but it's quite bitter when compared to matcha...for me, that's fine. Now, I bought this mainly for cooking...to make green tea ice cream with my ice cream machine and to replicate the Starbuck's smoothie as well as other smoothies I've come across (because let's be honest...any smoothie or sweet that says it's made with "matcha" is most likely made with "sencha" because PRICE). I've had PERFECT luck with it. For baking, 100% I recommend it. And if you don't mind a green tea with a bit of a bitter taste, it's fine to drink straight...I might recommend adding a little milk. I also recommend storing this tightly sealed in the fridge after opening and it will last A LOT longer. For the price, you're getting a LOT of tasty, versatile product that's also fairly healthy. When I bought my bag, it came as shown so no problems here...I read some people got their's in an unmarked black bag...that's sketchy and I'd return that ASAP!

Unless you are a matcha purist, this powder will function for all of your green tea needs. The color is green, not brown, though is noticeably darker green than Japanese matcha, which is usually bright green. I drank it straight with both hot and cold water. It mixes great in hot water, though in cold water, residue will remain at the bottom of the bottle so I would make sure to wash it out if you are reusing the bottle or else it will collect into a sludge. In hot water, it tastes as expected. I did not find it bitter or muddy at all. In cold water, it does taste a bit muddy but I still drank it like that regularly so it does not taste terrible. I never found it bitter in either case, though I am used to drinking green tea straight. Would definitely buy again.

I drink a lot of this daily with a teaspoon mixed into a 16 oz mug of hot water. Give it a brisk stir and sit down to drink while relaxing after meals . I don't add milk or sugar to tea or coffee. I don't find it bitter and I wouldn't be able to afford a higher quality with the amount I consume. I've been buying this brand for years and enjoy it more than an bland green tea bag. I'm sure that ingesting the powdered tea leaves likely has health benefits as well...and maybe quantity makes up for what it might lack compared to a higher grade as far as health benefits. Also, I don't have a refined palate. But, I doubt those that drink those dessert drinks do either. I'd suggest to those that find it bitter - experiment and adjust the amount they add until they find the perfect ratio of tea to water.

I had matcha in Japan and wanted to try to make it on my own back here in the states. This seemed to be the best quality for the price, based on other reviewers. It is strong and flavorful; I enjoy adding milk and a sweetener (Splenda or honey) for a milder taste. It definitely dissolves better if whisked or beaten into hot water. Some separation still occurs, so beware at the end of the cup! Overall I enjoy this matcha, hot or cold. Since you don't need very much for a few cups, it will last a long time for one person.

Not your higher quality Matcha but at this price I wasn't expecting that. For what it is...it's ok. I got this brand mostly to make a Superbuck's-like product as in their Green Tea Latte...for this it works well. They (SB) puts a lot of added sugars and ingredients into their Green Tea Latte that I would rather do without...also would like to do without the huge price. In comes this green tea powder. I use my Mr Coffee Latte Maker and heat half milk, half water with one-half teaspoon of this Green Tea and let it heat up. When done I add 2 rounded Tablespoons of dark brown sugar and mix (for 16oz cup). I do notice a slight more 'fishy-ness' flavor to this green tea vs another brand I had bought but it's ok. Expect some bitterness, greeness, and slight fish/ocean/seaweed hint of flavors. Taste is subjective to everyone. For the price...I'd buy it again for what I use it for: green tea lattes and green tea frappes.

The matcha tea is great. Before you purchase this, there are couple of things you'll need to know. First is that traditional Japanese green tea has pretty strong taste and can be bitter to some. If you are used to drinking English style tea, or green tea like the ones from Lipton, which really doesn't taste like traditional Asian green tea, you may not ready for the taste. Second,match,which is power form is going to have stronger taste than the tea bag (sencha) style anyway. Because instead of getting the flavor out of the tea leaves, you are actual drinking the ground leaves. Also, you don't need a lot of powder, which is why, I think, some people do not like the taste. For tea bags, Kirkland Signature Japanese Green Tea is great. Now, regarding the brand, it's actually a well known brand in Taiwan. Don't hesitate if worry that this is not from Japan. Taiwan produces some of the finest tea in the world due to it's geology, weather and culture. You can do some research regarding competition tea in Taiwan and the cultural influences by Japan

I won't expound on the virtues of green tea powder since you probably already know what they are or you wouldn't be looking at this in the first place. Anyway, compared to most green tea powders this seems to be just as high a quality as the more expensive stuff but at a far lower price tag. I have no idea what the packaging says (it's all in Asian (Japanese? I wouldn't know)). But the flavor is the same as several more expensive Matcha (labeled in English and imported from Japan) that I have tried. The pouch is a nice thick plastic to keep it fresh and has a standard ziplock to reseal it. Just be slightly careful opening it initially as it can be easy to rip off the ziplock portion if you are trying to take the top off quickly the first time you open it. I've used this for brewed matcha by itself, as an additive to other tea infusions, or just added a teaspoon to fruit smoothies. It's a nice versatile green tea powder at a reasonable price.

I really enjoyed this product. It was my first time ordering it and the flavor is exactly what I expected. I keep in in the fridge so it stays in a dry cool area, thus it will not loose flavor quickly. The color of the matcha is bright green, the only ingredient listed is green tea (ocha). This is what I expect. Most people talk about the color but the flavor is the most important part of the tea. I tried it this morning in hot water. It is very fresh tasting with no after taste. I have had some bad quality matcha in the past and there was an almost wood like after taste. Here there is no after taste at all. Another idea is it is really good with yogurt. I add a teaspoon in greek yogurt with some honey. I definitely will be buying more when I run out.