So first of all, the people complaining about lumps are dumb and don't understand surface tension. You can combat lumps by adding a small ammount of liquid to your matcha and mix it all together before adding the rest, like they do in tea ceremonies (you don't need a whisk but it's helpful). Or if you're lazy like me, just use a blender bottle. It mixes a lot faster than protein powder and with less effort.
A word of caution: take the dosage recommendations seriously. It said not to exceed half a teaspoon per cup of liquid. I put in easily twice that because I am a matcha fiend and wanted to actually taste it in my almond milk. I also added a few heaping spoonfuls of Lakanto monk fruit extract and erythritol to make a pretty respectable cold latte that tasted exactly like the ones I used to get from Korean coffee shops.
I thought I could hang and that the dosage was more of a guidline. I didn't know how wrong I was.
About 30 minutes after my first latte and halfway through my second one (which had over a tablespoon, doubled from the previous latte), I start to feel suddenly and provressively ill. I go to the bathroom and proceed to take one of the biggest, most violent dumps of my entire life. The matcha issued an evacuation order and my body acquiesced with enthusiasm.
Off and on.
For the next 3 hours.
It was like a gentler, shorter version of downing an entire bottle of magnesium citrate.
This was my bad though, and of no fault to the manufacturer that I can't follow directions to save my ass, literally in this case. Honestly I felt a lot better after The Great Purge, seems like some nasty stuff that was hanging around in my gut was forcibly evicted.
Plus the matcha itself is insanely tasty, to the point where going overboard and dosing myself was totally worth it. I'll be using it a lot in future confectionery endevors, as well as keep drinking it (though in more conservative doses from now on).
The moral if the story is proceed with caution, unless that is you want to detox yourself straight to hell.
I always like my hot steeped green tea a little stronger, but when I brew it longer it tends to get bitter. I don't have to worry about it at all with this matcha powder. You can make it as strong or weak as you want depending on how much powder you use, and there wasn't a hint of bitterness at all. I used a rounded teaspoon in my big mug, which is approximately the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. For a lighter cup I just use honey, but if I want it creamier I use sugar and a little bit of half & half, and then use a cool little bamboo whisk I got specifically for stirring up matcha. I'm sure you could stir it with a spoon but the whisk actually kind of "fluffs" it up a bit and gets it almost like the consistency of hot cocoa. It tastes amazing! For around $19 the 16oz can is bigger than I thought it would be. It comes with a little scoop inside, too. I haven't tried it as a cold drink yet, but I am looking forward to mixing some into some vanilla ice cream, because I love green tea ice cream. I went with this brand because it has a lot of positive customer reviews and I'm glad I did; I will definitely buy this one again next time!
Also, the can informs me that there's "no Fukashima radiation" in it, that seems like a plus.
I previously purchased matcha in the pouch... but truly love this product. The tin is solid and keeps the matcha really well! I love me some matcha DNA. I have been sharing with friends and they all love it!
Drink Matcha -1 LB Matcha Green Tea Powder - USDA Organic - 100% Pure Organic Matcha Green tea Powder - Nothing added (16 oz)
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- CERTIFIED USDA ORGANIC - DrinkMatcha Matcha Green Tea Powder is USDA and EU certified organic by CERES
- GREAT FOR TEA, LATTES, & SMOOTHIES - Use Drink Matcha as a tea or make delicious lattes with it. Also great in smoothies and in baked goods and even ice cream!
- GREEN SUPERFOOD - Matcha has over 10X the nutritional content of brewed green tea. Matcha tea is high in Antioxidants and EGCG's - Matcha is a natural superfood
- PACKED IN STAINLESS STEEL TINS - drinkMATCHA Matcha tea powder is packed in stainless steel tins for freshness
- LAB TESTED FOR PURITY - DRINK MATCHA is lab tested for Lead and heavy metals to ensure you get the purest product possible. Ask other brands to see if they test for heavy metals
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Exp. 09/18
Great product. The power mixes in milk well and a little goes a long way. This can will last me for a while. It has a great matcha tea taste and I love the many added health benefits.
It comes with a scoop. Bonus. I'm a die hard fan. My morning routine includes a berry smoothly with Matcha so I needed a good supply for a budget. I shopped around and tried a few. I have found my favorite. The can is huge and you only need a little so it lasts if you keep it clean and dry. This is pure and fine so don't spill it or it makes a mess. (On the side: this fine green dust would probably make great finger print powder for detecting!)
Like you see in my video I made an iced latte and it was delicious , this product is very easy to bland even tho my milk was cold , I can't wait to try it with hot milk and foam 😍.
5 stars! No doubts ;)
Great product this is my second time ordering this product. My husband blends it into his protein shakes.
This matcha is delicious. I will definitely order another when I run out. I make mine with almond milk and honey and I love it!
