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CT matcha is slightly less brilliant green. I am new to matcha drinking, so was somewhat concerned re: customer comments Culinary Teas matcha being "brown" (i.e. I had only tried Starbucks Matcha (PLEASE BE ADVISED - it is very tasty, but probably because the number one ingredient on the label is sugar). Photo taken without a flash and not retouched so actual colors show. Am finding Matcha to be a great substitute for my "too much coffee" habit and prefer the less instantaneous (but prolonged) energy boost it gives - not too mention alkalizing instead of acidifying, ECGC, and possible metabolism boosting effect.PS Most Starbucks barristas do not know the Matcha powder contains sugar, so they will tell you the are not adding any. Also, a pound of Starbucks Matcha (as sold on a popular auction site) costs about the same as a pound of Culinary Teas bulk Matcha).so you are getting far less of the exepensive and healthful green tea powder and more sugar (the Starbucks product is somehow micronized so it does mix into solution much easier than a less processed pure tea powder).
The CT matcha tastes slightly less "green" and slightly more bitter than the Teavana, but I did the math ( a pound of CT would cost $240 at the Teavana $16 per 30 g cost) - so I am very happy with my CT purchase. a not the correct bright green color). I mixed exact quantities (1/2 tsp) of matcha in 8 oz of liquid with exact quantities of sweetener (a blend of xylitol and stevia that I am experimenting with). The teaspoon on the right is Teavana (at $16 for 30 grams - thats 2 Tbsp) they said it was the highest "tea ceremony" quality matcha. The teaspoon on the left is the bulk (1 lb, silver bag) CT product. Will use the smaller container for my "working" supply, freeze the rest and use as needed.
As consumers, we need to ask companies to STOP ADDING SUGAR (in whatever processed form it takes) to everything they make.
17th (10 days after it was ordered. Ordered the item on the 7th. WAY BEHIND THE ESTIMATED ARRIVAL DATE. I got this item FINALLY on Friday Oct. The communication was also very poor. They did not offer any compensation for my inconvenience.
It only comes in a silver packaging, with a home-made looking logo on the bag. wasnt shipped until the 14th. 5 days after the promised time frame) Product is just so-so. When asked if they would express ship the item, they responded "since we use proirity mail there is no guarenteed arrival date". RIDICULOUS. No Nutritional info, no ingredients.
took 2 emails befoe i got a response.
Matcha comes in many different grades. Make no mistake, you are not going to get a full pound of high-quality matcha for less than several hundred dollars.This is not matcha for drinking; it is matcha for cooking, baking, and even adventurously powdering breakfast cereal and ice cream with. If you want the stuff used in a Japanese tea ceremony, plan to pay a minimum of a dollar a gram, but if you want a lot of decent matcha for other purposes at a good price, this is it.
I recently got a bag of the Starbucks version that is mixed with sugar and it blends very easily with hot water. I think this is a product that is more useful in baking than a hot tea - it seems to require a lot of careful mixing that is too much hassle for a quick cuppa. I bought this item based on the good reviews it got and for the price. They don't sell it in their stores in powder form like you can buy coffee, but I know enough people in the Starbucks biz to get it on a regular basis. It was green and not brown like one of the reviews here stated. I just bought an ice cream maker and am planning to use it for that or just to add to my morning smoothie for a boost. I think I will stick with that version for a hot tea, but I think this 1lb bag is good value for my baking purposes. Hopefully the ice cream will be as good as I want it to be.
This matcha green tea is perfect for the price and the quantity. As both a baker and a green tea lover, it will be utilized immensely. This is a fabulous product.
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