SHIRAKIKU Matcha Green Tea Powder | Authentic Japanese Matcha for Traditional Teas | Prefect for Asain Lattes, Smoothies, Baked Goods | 14.28 OZ Pack of 1

Taste wonderful and green tea matcha savory smell. Recommended

This is culinary grade matcha, not ceremonial, so it doesn't have intense sweetness and grassiness. The flavor is very pleasant though. It's smooth and earthy and does a good job mixing with non-dairy milk or milk products like yogurt in smoothies. The color and aroma are appetizing. I liked this as a budget option where the flavor of the matcha is mixed with other things so it brings the nutritional benefits without the intense flavor that comes with ceremonial grade. You can also use a lot of it per serving without feeling like it's too strong or bitter. This isn't really a good option though for regular matcha tea (just mixed with water) as the flavor isn't strong or sweet enough for plain matcha. I used this for my morning almond milk latte (about 1/2 tablespoon per 12 oz.) and was very pleased with it.

like the other 1 star buyer, I received old matcha powder, yellowish, tasting like dirt.

I've gone a little matcha madness over here since getting this item. I have recipes for matcha cookies, and a few dupes of Starbucks iced matcha latte to try out, since the weather has decided to be...swampy. It blends well. Of course it blends in a tea if you use a proper matcha whisk, but this blended into the cookie batter for the recipes I tried just with a stand mixer and I used a regular whisk for the matcha latte. The flavor is great whether served hot, cold, or baked into baked goods! The taste is strong but not overwhelming. Really terrific matcha flavor. PS if you've never made your own matcha latte, be warned this may ruin commercial versions for you, because the taste is so much better!

This matcha is delicious and very fragrant! I use a scant tsp with about 8 oz of hot water, then add a little stevia and oat milk, for a pick me up. This bag is HUGE, and will last a very long time. Matcha is expensive, so I really appreciate what a generously sized bag this is, for the cost. I also love to bake with this, and mixed with whipped cream, in the middle of a "jellyroll," style cake, it's divine! This dissolves nicely for me, using an electric milk frother, and I find the quality to be consistent throughout the bag.

I've tried a lot of matcha powders in my day, but nothing compares to Shirakiku Matcha. It's the smoothest, creamiest, most flavorful matcha I've ever had. The color is a vibrant green, and the taste is simply heavenly. It's slightly sweet and nutty, with a hint of umami. I love using Shirakiku Matcha to make traditional matcha tea, but it's also perfect for lattes, smoothies, and baked goods. I've even used it to make matcha ice cream, and it was delicious. If you're looking for an authentic Japanese matcha powder that's high quality and delicious, I highly recommend Shirakiku Matcha. It's the best matcha I've ever had, and I'm a matcha addict!

One wonderful thing about powders is that if you use the right technique, it won't clump compared to leaves which decrease the time it takes to clean up the tea. I found that this product gives a lot of powder, but is not resealable, which means storage in a dry dark place with a nice clip to prevent oxidation. However, I quite liked the taste and have incorporated a bit into some of my baking to give it the nice green color and hint of matcha and green tea.

Tastes strange. It was combined with other ingredients.