Chaism Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea Powder - Premium First Harvest USDA Organic Gluten-Free Vegan 100 Pure Unsweetened

It was vibrant and conveniently packaged. The texture of the powder was very fine. The powder mixes up quite well as long as the water is the right temperature - too hot or too cold, and it doesn't mix as well. The texture of the tea, once mixed with water, is subtly thicker and presents itself with a nice, rich, vibrant green. The taste hits several notes (I don't profess to be an officinado), but it was only slightly grassy, no bitterness, light, aromatic, with a very delicate/light floral note (barely there but enough to detect). After finishing the cup, I do not feel a rush of energy, but I find that it does promote a lighter and overall pleasant feeling of well-being. I do not have a lot of experience with Matcha powder in general, but I do really enjoy this tea. Read more

Very smooth, bright green and tastes like a high quality ceremonial grade matcha that I typically pay $8-9 for, hence it’s way more cost effective to make at home. Bought during sale and now I wish I bought more. Read more

I must say this is the best matcha to get whether you are starting out making matcha yourself or just enjoy making matcha for a long time now! It’s so good I order two bigger sizes! Amazing deep bright green color and sweeter taste! Great quality matcha doesn’t always have to come from Japan it seems! (Made in China) Read more

Good matcha, smooth flavor, vivid color. Will buy again Read more

The media could not be loaded. Let me start by saying I am quickly becoming an Amazon matcha connoisseur. I am learning how to study where the Matcha is sourced from if it's authentic, stoneground and until now I was only buying product of Japan Matcha. I bought this by mistake early on and just opened it tonight. It was vivid green just as it's supposed to be for first Harvest. It tastes amazing as in the unami was perfectly balanced. I am now reading up on Chinese Matcha as it was started there but apparently the soil in Japan provides a higher grade of Matcha because of how it's prepared. Below I have included some research on the difference between Japanese Matcha and Chinese. Shade-Growing: Tea plants are shaded for several weeks before harvest, increasing chlorophyll and L-theanine content, resulting in a vibrant green color and pronounced umami flavor. Steaming and Air-Drying: The leaves are steamed to prevent oxidation and air-dried to preserve their flavor and nutrients. Stone-Grinding: Traditionally, and for ceremonial-grade matcha, leaves are slowly ground using granite stone mills (ishi-usu). This preserves the delicate flavor compounds and creates an ultra-fine, smooth powder that mixes beautifully with water. The process is slow, taking roughly an hour to grind 30 grams. Chinese Matcha: While the practice of powdered tea originated in China, the traditional methods of matcha production evolved differently. Today, Chinese matcha production differs from its Japanese counterpart in several ways: Lack of Shade-Growing: Chinese matcha is not typically grown in the shade, resulting in a less vibrant green color and a less pronounced umami flavor, according to Matcha.com. Pan-Frying: Chinese green tea, including some varieties used for matcha, is often pan-fried instead of steamed, which can alter the flavor profile, making it more earthy or even bitter, according to Matcha.com. Grinding Methods: Chinese matcha may be ground using faster, modern machinery, which generates heat that can degrade the tea's quality. Some is also still hand-ground, according to 3 Leaf Tea. This can result in a coarser, more inconsistent powder texture. After reading all of this I found this Matcha to be of a very high quality and as good if not better than some high grade I have had from Japan. I would definitely buy this again. I love preparing my matcha and it is truly a peaceful part of my day. This is quite expensive for a small amount so you really have to search for others to find your favorite at a fair price. Read more

I have been drinking this match blend for a while now and have not had any complaints. It is the best matcha I have found in its price point as it has a very rich flavor without being too bitter or tasting too earthy like other mathcas. The color is a nice green compared to others in its price point. It works best with warm/ hot water rather than boiling water when making a matcha latte. Read more

Vibrant green color and very smooth taste with no bitterness. Clearly high-quality ceremonial grade matcha. Read more

The media could not be loaded. very mild flavor, sweet and creamy not chalky or grainy. Slight umami flavor and overall very fresh and bright color. Whisks together nicely Read more