Matcha. Wow. This is probably the most bizarre type of tea I have had in a long time. It’s SO different from anything I have ever had and is incredibly strong. I’m not surprised at this fact though, considering it is the pure leaf ground up and mixed with hot water.
My first thoughts when I tasted this were BAM! and STRONG!
How I made it:
Two bamboo scoops of Matcha powder (in Matcha bowl)
3 Oz of spring water at 185 Degrees Fahrenheit
Flavors tasted:
*STRONG Grassy/vegetal tones, almost overpowering
*It’s “darker,” in the sense that it’s a lot heavier than your typical green tea, much more punch to it
*THICK! Boy I wasn’t ready for this at ALL. I can still feel some of the stuff on my tongue even after I am done drinking it! This is incredibly potent, due to the ratio of powder to water.
Finally, it has a sweetness to it in the back of the throat/aftertaste. Absolutely delicious even after I was done drinking it. It lingers for awhile, which can be blasted away with some hot water swishing, but I love the way it tastes!
I’m going to be honest, at first I hated it. Then I added a bit more water to the mixture and LOVED it! I think my first taste was bad only because I didn’t stir it enough and got some powder in my teeth ;). I’m so glad I bought this Matcha kit, it is so tasty! I can’t wait to try the other samples I got!
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Woah you made it thick! I normally make mine thin (1 scoop per 6-8oz), but even when I make it thick I only use 1 scoop per 3oz. I love matcha!!!=P
I know! Haha I made it thinner, but I think I prefer it thick ;)
I like it thick, but I don’t think I’d like it that thick lol.