As a matcha obsessed person, yes. Though high quality matcha isn't available in my country, we, and baristas here, use low quality one but it tastes great if you use it the right way. It's like there isn't a right or wrong but it depends how it's used
High quality matcha is available in India and costs around 35 dollars for a 150 grams bag. I am poor could u explain the process to make poor man's matcha taste better
@@OakTree-LandScapeOnFacBook some tea takes sugar, some don't. I wouldn't put it in any of my nice Chinese or Japanese tea, but for a chai or london fog, it's got a place
Get ceremonial grade, not culinary grade, and your tastebuds will thank you at each sip. Ceremonial grade matcha is incredibly buoyant to the degree that it’s almost sweet.
there is no such thing. These are just marketing terms that are invented by scammy resellers in the US. And there is no standard or regulation. If you want real matcha buy from an actual JAPANESE company. End of story. If the company isn't a real Japanese company, in Japan, and the matcha isn't around $1 a gram or more, then it's most likely junk. Most of these companies have existed longer than the US has been a country.
@@jovanleon7 No. "ceremonial grade" is a marketing term invented by resellers in the North American market. this is not something that exists in Japan, nor it is anything that's remotely regulated in the US. Anyone can put any bs in a bag or tin and call it "ceremonial grade." It doesn't mean anything. Grow up, grow some brain cells, learn how the world works. for your own good. If you want real actual quality matcha, you need to buy it from an actual Japanese tea company like ippodo. ippodo tea has been in business longer than the US has existed as a country. And it's not the only one, most of them are hundreds of years old but ippodo is easy to get in the US.
@@jeffhicks8428 where's your proof? I live in Indonesia and we have the same grades here and it's exactly as the video says, the ceremonial grade here has the bright green color with the best taste, lesser grade is pale green even if it's 100% pure matcha from Japan from the same company.
@@jovanleon7 the point isnt that you can get good matcha it's that the so called classification is a marketing term and not in any way regulated. You can get good quality matcha or bad matcha that's labeled as "ceremonial grade." This is only a thing outside of Japan because like I said it's a marketing term that was created to differentiate matcha quality to consumers. But. it's not regulated. Anyone can sell anything and call it "ceremonial grade" because "ceremonial grade" isn't actually a real thing. that doesn't mean every company selling matcha outside Japan will be dishonest and do this.
Well, no wonder I haven't liked matcha so far. I remember drinking each morning on an empty stomach the low quality one you just described and it always was bitter and made me gag, but over time made me feel energized and chill. Then I discovered that using just a bit of lukewarm water to dissolve it and adding cold water diminished the bitterness a bit.
Drinking matcha on an empty stomach can damage your body this is why in Japanese tea ceremony we serve food first. Eat something small before drinking matcha.
The thing is I got some organic matcha and made one at home and it didn’t taste fishy and I got one for 10$ at a coffee shop and it straight up tastes like the ocean
I used to really like Rishi ceremonial matcha, it’s super affordable and tasted good. Idk if the quality has gone down, or my tastebuds have changed, but it’s awful now ☹️
@Angelas.Eye_ Their ceremonial grade is not available on their website currently. Do you know a trustworthy place to purchase it? I have tried their Everyday Matcha brand and I thought it was okay. I would like to try their ceremonial matcha.
Matcha falls into two grades: culinary grade and ceremonial grade. Culinary grade is for use in baking because it tastes very strong and won’t lose its flavor even when mixed into other things. Ceremonial grade is meant for drinking on its own or as a latte and is generally more expensive. For cases like yours it’s actually recommended you go for the “lower quality” (but still ceremonial grade) teas, as higher quality matcha tends to be milder/more subtle and is meant to be enjoyed on its own. If it costs about $10 for 60-80g that’s the price point you want to look for. Alternatively anything marketed as “matcha for lattes” would probably also fit your needs
i use the one by wefood and even though it looks stale it still tastes really good though im sure the higher quality greener matcha tastes even better.
I just brewed my very first cup of ceremonial matcha tea and that is the first thing i noticed. The fishy smell. I have no prior experience with matcha and had no idea thst it wasn't supposed to smell like thst.
It's actually supposed to smell like that, because the matcha process has a step that consists of covering the green tea leaves with dark clothes to avoid sunlight for a couple of weeks before picking them up from the tree, that makes it increase the chlorophyll and antioxidants, kind of like algae, that process is what makes matcha matcha and different from regular green tea that has less chlorophyll, so yes, expect your matcha to smell/taste a little bit like algae/seeweed.
@@tatianalp2847I can guarantee you it is not supposed to have a fishy smell. It would taste just a tiny bit like algae, but nowhere near enough to be very noticeable.
mine tastes like dirty fishtank water. distinct algae taste. it's bright green. Keto Matcha from Japan in a pouch from walmart. tastes nothing like the green tea from a tea bag. 10 bux down the drain unless they take it back.
SEN CHA Naturals Organic Everyday Matcha is a vibrant green and tastes amazing. I can find it at my local Costco for $20. Prices may vary by state. I'm in Texas.
@@jessicabartholomew1396 That stuff is literal trash. Real matcha is sold by actual Japanese companies and costs $1 for a gram. You are not very bright.
Interesting! I always use honey to sweeten my matcha lattés, but I'll definitely give maple a go. All I have is the dark, "robust" kind (formerly known as Grade B) though, so maybe that would overwhelm the more delictae flavors of the matcha.... 🤔 Anyone tried it?
I tried the dark maple with Rishi’s everyday single origin organic matcha in a latte and it was good. I have also tried simple syrup with vanilla both were good. I am new to the make your own matcha thing though.
It’s probably not even matcha but powered sencha, much cheaper product sold because there aren’t labelling laws outside Japan on matcha. Buy direct from Japan to ensure you get real matcha.
make sure to push your matcha through a sift to break the clumps, and also make sure that you mix it well. If you don’t have a bamboo whisk shaking the matcha in a jar works just fine
I tried a matcha from Starbucks it was like plants and just weird does anyone have any tips for making it at home and making it taste better because the match was absolutely disgusting 🤢
@@Unholy_Triforce well if you want to spend $60 or more on ceremonial grade matcha and make a latte with it go right ahead. But the reason you’re spending that much money on it would be lost to all that milk. Same for more expensive coffee, if you’re not drinking it black why spend the extra money.
25 bucks matcha is probably an imperial grade ceremonial matcha, used for thick tea, which would give you 15-20 servings per 20g of can. You can probably find cheaper ceremonial grades used for thin tea which costs around 10-15 bucks of 20g for 15-20 servings.
@@crazier987 There is no such thing as "ceremonial matcha" all of these words are totally invented, totally unregulated, uncontrolled inventions of scummy companies that buy cheap junk in bulk then resell it to dumb Americans. The only legit matcha comes from legit Japanese companies, most of which have been around longer than the US is a country. Not some scummy Japanese sounding company that got created two months ago through a shell corp in Houston Texas and sells "ceremonial matcha" on Amazon. Obviously if you can't figure that out then you likely can't afford real matcha anyway. Sucks to suck.
If you're drinking matcha for health benefits, then combining with cow milk will alter how well your body can absorb the nutrients from the matcha. You can google matcha + milk + polyphenols
Meh. The word "ceremonial" should be enough to denote that matcha did/does have a cultural purpose beyond making green lattes. Not unless you were gonna host actual Japanese tea ceremony, why spend the extra just to dilute it in milk ☹️
Nope. "Ceremonial" grade isn't a real thing. Rhe truth is that these grades don’t exist, at least not in any meaningful way. The companies assign these terms. They are more of a very light guideline. matcha is generally thought of in three rough tiers of increasing quality: keiko, usucha, and koicha. Keiko grade is used for practice and lessons, usucha is used for serving thin tea to guests, and koicha for serving thick tea. Confusingly, all three of these very different teas would likely fall under the umbrella of ‘ceremonial grade’ outside of Japan. These are what you should focus on. Not the vague grades that differ from company and site
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As a matcha obsessed person, yes. Though high quality matcha isn't available in my country, we, and baristas here, use low quality one but it tastes great if you use it the right way. It's like there isn't a right or wrong but it depends how it's used
I accept tips
High quality matcha is available in India and costs around 35 dollars for a 150 grams bag. I am poor could u explain the process to make poor man's matcha taste better
i'd like to know some tips too!
@@anythingnothing2202ur not a poor man if ur rich in heart
So...any pointers? Would love to know how to use lower grade/quality Macha the right way
for non matcha tea, if I ever sweeten it, maple is the way
matcha w maple tastes really good too!
Agreed sir. Nothing beats real maple with it.
How can you put sugar in tea that criminal
@@OakTree-LandScapeOnFacBook some tea takes sugar, some don't. I wouldn't put it in any of my nice Chinese or Japanese tea, but for a chai or london fog, it's got a place
Honestly even the bad quality matcha is very tasty to me
Same here, its more bitter but not "very" bitter as he says abd its still healthy
As a matcha latte enjoyer, same. As long as it's still from the tea tree, it's still great.
Am the opposite way arround.
Even the best quality matcha is a horrible thing to even think to drink
Same here bro
Get ceremonial grade, not culinary grade, and your tastebuds will thank you at each sip. Ceremonial grade matcha is incredibly buoyant to the degree that it’s almost sweet.
there is no such thing. These are just marketing terms that are invented by scammy resellers in the US. And there is no standard or regulation. If you want real matcha buy from an actual JAPANESE company. End of story. If the company isn't a real Japanese company, in Japan, and the matcha isn't around $1 a gram or more, then it's most likely junk. Most of these companies have existed longer than the US has been a country.
@@jeffhicks8428lol no. Even pure matcha from Japan has grades. Ceremonial grade is a guaranteed leaves only pure matcha.
@@jovanleon7 No. "ceremonial grade" is a marketing term invented by resellers in the North American market. this is not something that exists in Japan, nor it is anything that's remotely regulated in the US. Anyone can put any bs in a bag or tin and call it "ceremonial grade." It doesn't mean anything. Grow up, grow some brain cells, learn how the world works. for your own good. If you want real actual quality matcha, you need to buy it from an actual Japanese tea company like ippodo. ippodo tea has been in business longer than the US has existed as a country. And it's not the only one, most of them are hundreds of years old but ippodo is easy to get in the US.
@@jeffhicks8428 where's your proof? I live in Indonesia and we have the same grades here and it's exactly as the video says, the ceremonial grade here has the bright green color with the best taste, lesser grade is pale green even if it's 100% pure matcha from Japan from the same company.
@@jovanleon7 the point isnt that you can get good matcha it's that the so called classification is a marketing term and not in any way regulated. You can get good quality matcha or bad matcha that's labeled as "ceremonial grade." This is only a thing outside of Japan because like I said it's a marketing term that was created to differentiate matcha quality to consumers. But. it's not regulated. Anyone can sell anything and call it "ceremonial grade" because "ceremonial grade" isn't actually a real thing. that doesn't mean every company selling matcha outside Japan will be dishonest and do this.
Why did this pop up when I searched for "Tell me how the grass tastes little man"?
grass alternative
People are drinking culinary grade matcha with water and wondering why it tastes so gross!
This was super helpful, thanks! I was wondering what is the difference between types. Figured expensive was better but wasn't sure why.
Well, no wonder I haven't liked matcha so far. I remember drinking each morning on an empty stomach the low quality one you just described and it always was bitter and made me gag, but over time made me feel energized and chill. Then I discovered that using just a bit of lukewarm water to dissolve it and adding cold water diminished the bitterness a bit.
Drinking matcha on an empty stomach can damage your body this is why in Japanese tea ceremony we serve food first. Eat something small before drinking matcha.
yes😊
Mine is neither those . The matcha Is a slightly yellowish than the ceremonial one you showed but not that yellowish
The thing is I got some organic matcha and made one at home and it didn’t taste fishy and I got one for 10$ at a coffee shop and it straight up tastes like the ocean
From what I've experienced, "fishy" normally means lower quality. I believe it's the result of the stems being grounded up with the leaves.
Good matcha should look radioactive!
What’s the brand of the bowl you’re using? 😍
I used to really like Rishi ceremonial matcha, it’s super affordable and tasted good. Idk if the quality has gone down, or my tastebuds have changed, but it’s awful now ☹️
@Angelas.Eye_ Their ceremonial grade is not available on their website currently. Do you know a trustworthy place to purchase it? I have tried their Everyday Matcha brand and I thought it was okay. I would like to try their ceremonial matcha.
I had brown matcha before. It’s terrible however the grassy green taste wonderful in a latte
Is the cheaper blended matcha less helpful for health benefits?
What about the premium quality? I'd like to try matcha in my protein shake but I'm not sure what product is good. 🙈
Matcha falls into two grades: culinary grade and ceremonial grade. Culinary grade is for use in baking because it tastes very strong and won’t lose its flavor even when mixed into other things. Ceremonial grade is meant for drinking on its own or as a latte and is generally more expensive.
For cases like yours it’s actually recommended you go for the “lower quality” (but still ceremonial grade) teas, as higher quality matcha tends to be milder/more subtle and is meant to be enjoyed on its own. If it costs about $10 for 60-80g that’s the price point you want to look for. Alternatively anything marketed as “matcha for lattes” would probably also fit your needs
@@ozzi9816 thank you so much for your answer! 🤗 Can't wait to get my matcha!
Translation: spend $60 per cup of matcha and it will taste better.
i use the one by wefood and even though it looks stale it still tastes really good though im sure the higher quality greener matcha tastes even better.
Where did ypu get the bowl please!?
Am I the only one who likes the yellow dull matcha just fine😭
Definitely yes. Tastes like fish tea.
I bought a yellow dull colored matcha and it was sweet for some reason no sweeteners or other
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I just brewed my very first cup of ceremonial matcha tea and that is the first thing i noticed. The fishy smell. I have no prior experience with matcha and had no idea thst it wasn't supposed to smell like thst.
It's actually supposed to smell like that, because the matcha process has a step that consists of covering the green tea leaves with dark clothes to avoid sunlight for a couple of weeks before picking them up from the tree, that makes it increase the chlorophyll and antioxidants, kind of like algae, that process is what makes matcha matcha and different from regular green tea that has less chlorophyll, so yes, expect your matcha to smell/taste a little bit like algae/seeweed.
@@tatianalp2847I can guarantee you it is not supposed to have a fishy smell. It would taste just a tiny bit like algae, but nowhere near enough to be very noticeable.
mine tastes like dirty fishtank water. distinct algae taste. it's bright green. Keto Matcha from Japan in a pouch from walmart. tastes nothing like the green tea from a tea bag. 10 bux down the drain unless they take it back.
10 bucks for matcha is crazy lmfao. You're better off buying from Japan directly
The best milk to use with matcha is Hemp Milk
All my matcha is ceremonial and still brown, dark brown. Which brand do u recommend that is actually a vibrant green color?? 💚
SEN CHA Naturals Organic Everyday Matcha is a vibrant green and tastes amazing. I can find it at my local Costco for $20. Prices may vary by state. I'm in Texas.
@@jessicabartholomew1396 thank you!! I will check it out!
Rosie’s Ross matcha for 10 dollar or 28 qar for 100gm
@@jessicabartholomew1396 That stuff is literal trash. Real matcha is sold by actual Japanese companies and costs $1 for a gram. You are not very bright.
There was absolutely no reason to rude , or even add the last sentence. @jeffhicks8428
Interesting! I always use honey to sweeten my matcha lattés, but I'll definitely give maple a go. All I have is the dark, "robust" kind (formerly known as Grade B) though, so maybe that would overwhelm the more delictae flavors of the matcha.... 🤔 Anyone tried it?
I tried the dark maple with Rishi’s everyday single origin organic matcha in a latte and it was good. I have also tried simple syrup with vanilla both were good. I am new to the make your own matcha thing though.
It’s probably not even matcha but powered sencha, much cheaper product sold because there aren’t labelling laws outside Japan on matcha. Buy direct from Japan to ensure you get real matcha.
It tastes ok but won’t dissolve and ends up a clump in the bottom. Is this usual?
make sure to push your matcha through a sift to break the clumps, and also make sure that you mix it well. If you don’t have a bamboo whisk shaking the matcha in a jar works just fine
The smacking sound of mouth opening made me drop my phone :( but excellent content
Matcha is must to sweet not bitter
Never had a good quality matcha , for me any matcha is good quality matcha
Mine taste like fish and it had one of the best reviews on Amazon 😢
I love matcha !
I tried a matcha from Starbucks it was like plants and just weird does anyone have any tips for making it at home and making it taste better because the match was absolutely disgusting 🤢
Yeyyy I have the good one
The best one 😆😆😆😆😜🤩🤩😍😍😍💕👍👋😆❤️😆😆😆😆🥰🥳🥳😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😋
i like the seaweed taste. tho i havent had the real high grade stuff yet😅
If you don’t drink straight matcha don’t spend the money.
@@JT-zy2ftwho are you to say that?
@@Unholy_Triforce well if you want to spend $60 or more on ceremonial grade matcha and make a latte with it go right ahead. But the reason you’re spending that much money on it would be lost to all that milk. Same for more expensive coffee, if you’re not drinking it black why spend the extra money.
Always use dairy milk to make lattes
Ios alarm sound at the end lol
Not spending 25 bucks in a tiny ass jar.
Im content with my costco matcha 💀
25 bucks matcha is probably an imperial grade ceremonial matcha, used for thick tea, which would give you 15-20 servings per 20g of can.
You can probably find cheaper ceremonial grades used for thin tea which costs around 10-15 bucks of 20g for 15-20 servings.
@@crazier987 There is no such thing as "ceremonial matcha" all of these words are totally invented, totally unregulated, uncontrolled inventions of scummy companies that buy cheap junk in bulk then resell it to dumb Americans. The only legit matcha comes from legit Japanese companies, most of which have been around longer than the US is a country. Not some scummy Japanese sounding company that got created two months ago through a shell corp in Houston Texas and sells "ceremonial matcha" on Amazon. Obviously if you can't figure that out then you likely can't afford real matcha anyway. Sucks to suck.
am i the only one who find grassier and richer matcha on purpose instead of vibrant green matcha?it tastes like nothing to me personally
What does matcha taste like?
Did you just call matcha bad not sigma ?
My matcha taste like dust, and colour of mud(
do not use very hot boiling water . taste bitter. I pour hot water but not till too boiled
How much water do you add ? I been doing a cup but I think it’s a lot of water ?
Ceremony grade matcha tastes like grass
No it's because of the boiled water you can put cold water instead!
I use green power
My matcha tastes like whey powder lol
Matcha Fans: 😢
Explains why Starbucks Matcha sucks and the real matcha tea was so much better. 😅
Who love macha than green tea?
I like dairy milk
There’s no benefit to using non dairy milk.
I recommend raw jersey milk. But unfortunately Australians aren’t allowed to have healthy raw milk.
If you're drinking matcha for health benefits, then combining with cow milk will alter how well your body can absorb the nutrients from the matcha. You can google matcha + milk + polyphenols
matcha taste like grass i don't like grass 😅😅😅😂😂
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There is nothing above Ceremonial grade
My matcha tastes delicious 😋🤤 right husband 😋😋😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😘😘😘😘💕💕💕😉😜🤠😁👍😊👋🤤😆😆😆😆🥳🤩😍
Meh. The word "ceremonial" should be enough to denote that matcha did/does have a cultural purpose beyond making green lattes. Not unless you were gonna host actual Japanese tea ceremony, why spend the extra just to dilute it in milk ☹️
Nope. "Ceremonial" grade isn't a real thing. Rhe truth is that these grades don’t exist, at least not in any meaningful way. The companies assign these terms. They are more of a very light guideline.
matcha is generally thought of in three rough tiers of increasing quality: keiko, usucha, and koicha. Keiko grade is used for practice and lessons, usucha is used for serving thin tea to guests, and koicha for serving thick tea. Confusingly, all three of these very different teas would likely fall under the umbrella of ‘ceremonial grade’ outside of Japan.
These are what you should focus on. Not the vague grades that differ from company and site
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It tastes ok but won’t dissolve and ends up a clump in the bottom. Is this usual?
Try a cocktail shaker
No that’s normal just eat it