This is the real deal!
To be completely honest, I didn't really know how good this would be. I have ordered the pre measured and packaged matcha before (from other brands) and I really wasn't impressed with the quality. It made me feel like the stuff that got put in the single serve packs was the stuff that wasn't good enough to sell loose. I went ahead and ordered this anyways because I appreciated the company was US based and really loved that this is certified organic. The bag arrived quick, sealed and marked with an expiration date. The packaging is nice looking, upscale (not cheep) and the back has a wealth of information. Inside the resealable pouch are the matcha packs, which are easy to tear open and use, but durable enough that they can survive in my purse. The sticks really do contain the perfect amount of matcha per cup. I really appreciate being able to skip the measuring step and have a cup when I'm at work or away from my house. I'll note that I have made this with a sive and bamboo wisk and I have also poured it in a cup and mixed it with a spoon- not with the whole process and dedicated tools. While preparing it the proper way (minus the measurement part) is always going to be the best route to take, I was pleasantly suprised at how well this mixed without the wisk. Before I go on, I will note that I love the taste of a good matcha- plain. I don't do sweetener and I don't add any type of cream. I love (a good matcha) for what it is, and when you drink it plain like that, differences in quality are very noticeable. The powder is an absolutely beautiful, bright and vibrant jade green color. It's totally uniform and doesn't have any bits that are darker or lighter. You can immediately pick up on the super fresh, earthy and grassy notes when you are sifting it, without any old or musty odorss. When sifting, the light, silky powder gently falls down into the cup, without lumps or chunks. As I mentioned, this mixes beautifully with the wisk, and doesn't get clumpy in the water. While a regular spoon or fork aren't the greatest tools to use, the powder is so fine that even they will mix this suprisingly well. The taste is...AMAZING! This is exactly how I think matcha should be! It's fresh, light, clean tasting and not bitter at all! Because there is no sweetener added, I really don't want to call it sweet (because I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea), however there is a very slight, and very plesant sweetness to this. It is absolutely delightful and doesn't make my mouth feel dry at all. This matcha totally dispels my idea that only the lesser quality stuff goes in the packets because this is probably some of the absolute best powder I've ever had (that I've made at home). I'm not going to disagree that this does carry a higher price tag, but I will argue that given the exceptional quality, with the fresh, creamy and not at all bitter taste AND the fact that this is certified organic- the $1.63 per serving is actually VERY reasonable! If you don't like matcha because you think it's bitter, then you have never really tasted GOOD matcha, and this is 100% it! No doupt I love the convience of these sticks and will continue to buy them, but I was so impressed with the overall quality that I immediately bought the 1oz tin of ceremonial matcha from these guys too and I can confidently say that it is the same amazing and delicious stuff that's in the sticks. This brand very quickly made me a mega fan! Read more




















