Tea Type:
Matcha (Green Tea)
Where To Buy:
Camellia Sinensis
Product Description:
This Matcha has an aroma of berries and dark chocolate. On the palate, you’ll be seduced by the rich and full texture, and the surprising notes of Jerusalem artichokes.
Quantity of leaf / 250ml of water
Infusion Time
Infusion temperature 75 °C
Tasters Review:
Matcha is fun to experiment with and Matcha Sendo from Camellia Sinensis is no exception!
I tried a 2nd test right after the first attempt because I was missing the dark chocolate aroma the first time around.
I used 3 tsp for the first cup and it was in a standard size mug. I could pick up on the berry notes in the aroma tho.
As for the taste…it’s mellow but marvelous! I could taste the artichoke comparison mentioned in the product description but I was picking up on fruit like tones too! I really like this! REALLY like this!
For my 2nd attempt I used 5tsp of matcha powder.
The dark chocolate aroma isn’t loud but it is there. Oddly…if I try and smell it with my nose right up to the mug I can’t really pick it out but if you take a step back I can smell it.
As for the taste with this much powder it is very vegetal and grassy. Still pretty yummy but I like the fruity notes I tasted in the first attempt better so I think I will stick with the 3 tsp.
Regardless from one attempt to another I stand firm in giving this Matcha Sendo middle 90’s rating! It’s really Marvelous!
Cacao Nibs from Supple Skin Boutique
Tea Type: Herbal
Where To Buy: Supple Skin Boutique
Product Description:
Cacao Nibs organic and fair trade (1oz)
Large cut pieces are ideal for herbal tea. Steep 1 tsp in cup of hot water 2-5 minutes.
Add to your favorite tea or herb for a unique flavor. Couples well with teas, peppermint, lemongrass and spearmint. Preferred alternative to sugary children’s drinks. Add to spearmint and stevia for kids.
Cacao beans and nibs contain a number of components that have been proven beneficial in research. Many of these constituents are destroyed or lessened by processing (i.e. milk chocolate is not as healthy as dark chocolate which is not as healthy as unprocessed cacao). For this reason health practitioners recommend that anyone interested in eating cacao for its health benefits use raw, unprocessed cacao beans and nibs rather than processed chocolate.Warnings: Anyone with a sensitivity to chocolate should avoid eating cacao beans or nibs. The active polyphenols and other substances in cacao can trigger migraines and cause other allergic reactions in sensitive people.
This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Tasters Review:
When I got these Cacao Nibs from Supple Skin Boutique I was a little puzzled. I have never drank them straight-up or stand alone before. I have been eye balling them tho because the aroma is heavenly! They smell like pure dark(er) chocolate! Marvelous!
I decided to try them stand alone at first just to see what they did taste like by themselves!
I was amazed at how light these infused…it’s a paler-light yellow color with a bit of texture to it. I went with the 4-5 minute infusion method that it suggested. After infusing it still smelled like chocolate – not nearly as intense as prior to steeping but still noticeably-so. There was a cookie-like hint of a smell underneath, too, and I like that!
If one was going to experiment and do their own blends this would be perfect to add in the mix! It’s so pure! It’s Raw! And in simple, organic form!
As for the taste…it’s more subtle than I thought it would be based on the aroma when I first opened the bag! It was a little brothy…which was a surprise…but it did taste delicious! There was a hint of sweetness trying to hide but there is a wonderful darker-cocoa taste that also seems to have a slight woodsiness to it, too, as well as creamy!
I’m eager to try other ingredients with this such as different kinds of tea or herbs – I think it would just be fun to experiment with!
This is a high quality product that is available for a nice price! I can think of several things to do with this beauties!
