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Best taste, best froth, organic, and reasonable cost,
This morning I taste-tested 3 top-rated Matcha green teas that I recently purchased on Amazon.
1. Serendipi Tea matcha culinary grade organic green tea from Japan, 4 oz. costs $17.43
(result: *****)
2. Tea Zone matcha green tea powder, 8 oz. costs $16.99 (Amazon sells this as `Matcha Green Tea Powder By Malden Tea’, but my black foil packaging label says it’s made by Tea Zone)
(result: ****)
3. Liquid Jade powdered matcha green tea 100% organic, 3 oz. Cost $18.46
(result: ***)
Recipe:
I made 3 different cups of `green tea latte’ with the following method:
1 tsp tea powder,
mixed with filtered water into a smooth paste,
added to 1/3 cup hot soymilk + 1/3 cup boiling water + 1 tsp raw agave nectar,
frothed into a Latte-style tea with hand-pump device.
NOTE: I am a scientist. Each cup was clearly labeled. I tasted the teas side-by-side, taking 3 sips of each before proceeding to next sample. I tasted in random order until all 3 cups were consumed. Total time: 15 minutes. I took lots of notes and drew graphs etc.
Result:
Serendipi Tea (5+ stars) won for sweet smooth flavor, amazing long lasting froth bubbles, and the fact it’s organic!! Cost: $4.30/oz but worth it. Note on the packaging: For those reviewers complaining of the green tea powder leaking, I have to point out that it’s hand packed, with a note explaining that you must pack it yourself in an airtight and light-blocking container. Fine with me, since this is the best tea I’ve found, and the act of packing it myself is itself a ZEN moment in which I feel a connection to the individual soul who packed the brown bag by hand just for me. You decide.
Tea Zone (Malden Tea) (4+ stars) came in second for a very nice flavor, but the frothy bubbles popped sooner than the Serendipi Tea, making for a lower rating, and plus, it isn’t organic. But it gets extra points for its low cost: $2.12/oz (can’t beat it for a daily tea).
Liquid Jade (3 stars) was an O.K. tea, ever-so-slightly more bitter than the other two I taste tested, and almost a chalky feeling (perhaps it was ground into larger particles than the other teas). Yes it’s organic, always a plus, but at a cost of $6.15/oz, no way will I buy this again when I can get TeaZone 4 stars for a third this cost, and Serendipi Tea 5 stars for significantly less money as well. So long Liquid Jade (though I do love your container and I’ll save it.)
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|Excellent buy for organic culinary grade matcha!!!,
This organic matcha is great for everyday use!!! I will definitely buy this matcha again and again! I put matcha in smoothies or make tea by the quart with honey. Ceremonial grade matcha is just too expensive to drink everyday by the quart or to load up smoothies with it. This tea has a good, clean flavor that is flavorful enough without being overpowering. I have found it to be delicious in smoothies made with a fresh peach or mango, coconut milk, honey, ice, and a teaspoon of this matcha powder dumped directly into the blender. It is a great way to enjoy the delicate flavor of matcha and the health benefits never tasted so good! You are getting many times over the anti-oxidant effects of green tea from a tea bag because you are actually ingesting the tea leaves when you enjoy matcha. When making matcha as a tea by itself, less is more. I use 1 teaspoon to a whole teapot of steaming (not boiling) water (but I enjoy strong flavors), then I mix in honey after it cools a little. After my morning cup of matcha, I store the remainder of the tea and honey in the fridge for iced matcha later that day. The flavor can be strong by itself, especially if you don’t enjoy strong flavors, so it might be a good idea to start with smaller amounts (1/8 teaspoon or less per cup water) and work your way up to suit your individual tastes. Experiment and enjoy!
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|Best Deal Yet!,
I drink a lot of tea, and over the years I have done my own research. Inevitably, I discovered matcha, its abundant health benefits and its ease of preparation. Few who are not avid tea enthusiasts or those who don’t drink high quality teas for their staggering health benefits, or gift of wellness, might not favor the taste of matcha. However, for the majority, matcha honestly does not taste bad, and if you disagree, just add some sweetness to it, like some agave, honey, lemon, stevia, or sugar. You could even mix up the condiments to create your own nirvana for your taste buds. Anyways, through all my searching for organic matcha, SerendipiTea offers the best price, and consistent availability I’ve seen yet!
Thanks SerendipiTea
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