Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Green
Where to Buy: Teanobi
Product Description:
This Matcha is specially blended for a Matcha Latte. This blend provides a smooth rich texture and deep green tea flavor to make a full bodied Latte, just add milk. This blend dissolves quicker than any of our other products for instant use. Can be used both steaming hot and iced.
Our Premium Latte Matcha is made with a higher grade of gyokuro leaves. This yields a finer texture and more delicate flavor. The aroma is sweeter and the flavor is less bitter than our standard matcha. Both are a delight to drink they just have a slightly different flavor profile.
This tea is made from Gyokuro grown exclusively in the Shizuoka region of Japan. There are no preservatives or additives of any kind. Imported directly from Japan to preserve peak freshness.
Taster’s Review:
The first time I prepared this, I did so using the package instructions: 1 cup of steamed milk to 1/4 tsp. Latte Matcha. It was good, but, to be honest, I wanted the Matcha flavor to be a little stronger. I felt like I was tasting too much milk. So, the second time I prepared it, I used a little more Matcha (not quite 1/2 a tsp.) and this was perfect for me!
The flavor is so rich, creamy, and smooth. Yes, it’s vegetative, but, that’s to be expected. This IS Matcha! It has a wonderfully mild sweetness. There is no bitterness to this Matcha, which I found kind of odd, because I always expect a light bitterness in the background. Perhaps its the milk that offsets the bitterness? I don’t know. Anyway, for those of you who often find Matcha to be too bitter for your personal taste, try it as a Latte using this Matcha! I think you’ll be surprised at how good this one is!
I have blended this using my bamboo whisk (a chasen) and I have blended it using my handheld frother. Both work just fine, although I prefer the handheld frother for the latte. It becomes more frothy and creamy – just like a coffee shop green tea latte. One big difference, though, is that this one hasn’t been sweetened, so you can decide if you want sweetener in it or not.
I really enjoyed this Matcha. It’s not only great for making a Matcha Latte, but it also is quite nice in smoothies too. Here’s my recipe:
- 8 oz. of yogurt or Kefir (I prefer Kefir, coconut Kefir if you can find it!)
- Banana
- 1 cup (or more if you desire) of frozen fruit of your choice
- 1/2 tsp of Latte Matcha (or more if you prefer)
Blend until creamy smooth. Enjoy!
Now, I warn you, this smoothie will not have the most appetizing color. But it is delicious, and it makes for a very satisfying (and healthy) meal replacement.
This is a great Matcha – at a great price!
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