Jade Leaf Matcha Organic Ceremonial Grade Teahouse Edition Matcha Powder - 100% Pure Japanese Premium First Harvest Green Tea for Ceremonies, Usucha, Lattes 30g / 1.06 Oz Pouch (Pack of 1)

The difference between ceremonial matcha and culinary matcha is like night and day. At least with the Jade Leaf brand, that's the only brand I've had so far and likely the only brand I will have. I know it's way more expensive than the ordinary culinary matcha, but I'm telling you it's worth it. I could care less about the taste and texture and all that, which is far better, it's smoother, way less bitter, way more pleasant to drink. But who cares? It's the effects that I get, which is why I keep buying it. The caffeine doesn't seem to hit me as hard, I still feel it but my head doesn't get all screwy from it like it does from The Culinary grade or from coffee. My brain just seems to be more calm. But at the same time, I seem to have more energy than what the culinary grade gives me. Overall I just feel so much better, more energy and more relaxed both at the same time. I just recommend that you at least try it. Just buy a small amount at first to make sure you like it. As far as the brand, I can't really compare it with anything because I have not tried any other brands. I've only been using matcha for a few months now. But Jade leaf seems to be very high quality. The matcha is nice and vibrant green. And it works very well. So it must be the real deal. Oh I forgot to mention that the effects that I get for me anyway, seem to last somewhere between 5 and 6 hours. So you don't need to drink this stuff like people drink coffee. It's pretty strong. It only takes a half a teaspoon at a time. I only use it twice a day. I can see maybe up to three times per day but I doubt anyone would need more than that.

I've tried several brands of matcha over the years, but this is my all time favorite! It doesn't have to be Teahouse edition, any ceremonial blend from Jade Leaf is wonderful. But I have bought Teahouse the last two times I've ordered, because it comes in this huge pound pack. It's expensive, but not really. You get a ton of matcha for the price, and it's cheaper in the long run. Especially if you were buying matcha lattes elsewhere! I used to bring a small tin of matcha to work with me, along with a little squeeze bottle of sweetener. And I'd just grab a bottle of room temp water, drink a little to make space, then scoop some matcha in with a few drops of sweetener and mix vigorously. It worked pretty well and only left a few tiny globs of unmixed matcha. But the effect it had on me was so good that I came to love this simple mixture. Matcha contains L-Theanine, which mellows you out and honestly is just the best thing ever! It also contains caffeine, so it gives you energy. The 2 things working together is like a natural speedball! But it's not intense. You just feel calm, awake, and focused. And I've never felt a crash like I have from other caffeine sources. This is more sustainable energy. I tried the lavender oatmilk matcha latte from Starbucks a few months ago, and thought it was so good! I can tell the matcha they use is not as good as Jade Leaf, but the flavors compliment each other so well! At nearly $7 for a large, I started looking into making my own. I found some Torani lavender syrup at TJMaxx and everything changed.... At first I made a lavender cold foam for the latte, but quickly realized I didn't actually need it. There are very easy recipes online if you're interested. Because the Jade Leaf matcha is SO good, the simpler the better. I just take some warm water and add in lots of matcha- to make a concentrated amount. I put it in a cup with a lid and shake it really well- the warm water helps it to dissolve. Although if you have a wand or small blender, that would work well too. In a cocktail shaker I add ice, some of the matcha concentrate, oatmilk, and a dash or two of lavender syrup.....and shake really well. Then pour and drink as is, no foam needed. Aerating the 3 ingredients is the key. It also gets it really cold without having to deal with ice melting into your drink. If you don't have a cocktail shaker, use any cup with a lid. This homemade version with this superior matcha is so much better than what I can buy at a coffee shop. Speaking of, I have given up coffee for lavender matchas. I love coffee and espresso, and can make both at home, but really have no interest anymore. The matcha tastes better and makes me FEEL better!! I even bought a bottle of L-Theanine supplements in pill form- they're just derived from matcha! They make me feel wonderful too, but not as good as making and drinking my own. It's almost a spiritual experience, and I can clearly see why there are ceremonies dedicated to consuming it. I hope everyone else gets this much out of it, good luck!

Being new to matcha tea, I only know to look for a ceremonial blend. I tried the Jade Leaf matcha not fully understanding what to expect. Upon opening the package I saw it comes with thirty pre-measured packets making it simpler and quicker. After dumping the packets powder into the bowl I saw how fine the matcha powder was. Once in the sieve, there was very little need to sift. Adding water and whisking was equally impressive. The powder blended well and worked into a foam with minimal effort. It is a lovely dark green color and smells like the air after a rain. Clean, warm and slightly earthy. The taste is smooth, very little bitterness and there was no residue left in the bottom of the cup when I finished. I've done more reading since that first cup and read that it may give a burst of energy without the letdown of caffeinated drinks. Personally, I have not had that experience. While the price seemed high, I understand now that the quality makes it reasonable.

I’m a big fan of jade leaf brand matcha. It tastes good, the quality is good, and it’s a relatively good value for the price. It smells nice and earthy, and the color is rich, and not brownish like some other affordable matchas. I recommend a good bamboo whisk, or an electric whisker. I personally use my whisking/foaming machine and it mixes really well. If you don’t mix the hell out of it, you will drink some chunks. That aside, it’s been my go-to after years of buying super expensive matcha. It’s honestly comparable. I can tell it’s good quality, because lower quality matcha tastes like rice powder, and can be more intense and jittery, probably due to less theanine content. I recommend it. *** my only qualm is the packaging. It can be pretty messy when you open it, because of the zip lock top on the bag. I know it’s hard to find a packaging less expensive than metal tins, but please do some r&d to fix how messy it can be to open and get out of the package.

These have a good portion per packet and make a great matcha! I get these every time we travel somewhere and they are so convenient! Great for camping too!

This is the best matcha I’ve ever had!! No bitterness whatsoever and it blends beautifully! I drink it hot and cold, over ice with cold foam and a little cinnamon is the best!!

I love this matcha! I’ve tried a few types and this is the first that i genuinely love! It’s a great price for the quality. It’s creamy and not too bitter, it is very well balanced. The color is also a vibrant green. I love to mix this with some lavender and oatmilk!

I switched my coffee addition to a matcha addiction a few months ago and haven't looked back lol. What I'm learning is that, like coffee, there is no one size fits all. There are levels to the matcha game and I'm just now scratching the surface. While I have no plans of becoming a purist, I will put in the work to make a great cup of match. I've tried a few different powders and this one is ok. What I like about it is that these are individually packaged and the matcha powder is fine and requires minimum whisking. The texture is fine and the match smells and tastes fresh. Pricewise, the cost breaks down to a little over $1 a packet. There isn't much matcha in the packets, so I usually use 2. Having to do this makes this more expensive than my usual bag of matcha powder. Lastly, it tastes fine, but I wish it were stronger. I likely will not purchase this again unless I am specifically looking for some matcha to travel with.

Great tasting ceremonial matcha at a reasonable price. Matcha ceremonial tea is very expensive because of the first grade quality of the green tea leaves and it’s very potent. I usually use half a teaspoon and it’s strong enough with a bitter potent taste. I just add a little bit of honey to sweeten it up a bit but you can have it without either if you don’t mind the bitter taste. I usually have matcha lattes for the most part. The price is a little high but if you use half a teaspoon for each latte it should last awhile. Overall, I am pleased with the taste of this matcha tea for the price I paid. I’m sure there are other options of match ceremonial greens tea that are better but the price may be very expensive. I am satisfied with this option. The only thing I didn’t like it can be confusing to open the package for the first time. I will now know how to open it next time! lol

These travel packets of matcha are perfection; convenient, easy, smooth, and tasty. I was actually quite impressed by the quality as I bought these for convenience of travel and wasn’t sure how they’d be. They mix up so well! The colour is nice, it does not clump, and the taste is smooth and lovely (not bitter at all). I included a video (and no that’s not how I’d normally make it lol). I would usually sift but since these are on-the-go packets I don’t always have that option or the time. I will say even when I’m out and don’t have time to sift, the match comes out perfect; zero clumps and so smooth. Impressed that you can just throw the packet in and mix with cool or warm water and have lovely matcha on the go. Even if you are using these at home it’s nice to have the matcha proportioned and individually packaged for freshness. The price is reasonable for organic ceremonial grade (also considering the individual packaging). Overall, love this matcha and highly recommend; it’s smooth, delicious, convenient, easy to mix, and lovely quality.

This is premium ceremonial grade first harvest matcha! The taste is so fresh and nice without any grassy taste that I could even eat the powder and not feel the grassy taste. Buy it without doubt

One of my favourite matcha brands.I have purchased it multiple times now. It is worth the price. It also has a beautiful green color and an earthy taste and texture. Would definitely recommend it.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Jade Leaf Matcha Organic Tea. Tastes great, and having single servings is perfect and convenient.