Encha Matcha Powder, Organic Ceremonial Grade, 60g/2.12oz

Encha Matcha is by far the most superior matcha I have tried. I am a loyal purchaser from their website, but am thrilled to see it now on Amazon for the times I NEED it delivered a little bit faster :) However, their shipping is still very fast. I will say that the company has the most gracious, generous owner. If you join the Encha Facebook page, or subscribe to their e-mails (encha.com) you will be kept apprised of their occasional sales and specials. When he runs a special, it is beyond worth it! It is very rare these days to come across an honest business owner, who also cares so much about his customers, and I feel like he gets great enjoyment sharing his wealth with the customers by offering such amazing offers during certain times of the year. You will also get questions answered very quickly and they never make you feel like you are bothering them. First I will start out about the quality. You know exactly where this matcha is coming from, straight from the farm in Japan. This company actually has reports you can access showing the testing done on his products to ensure they are not only all ORGANIC (very important), but also safe from any dangerous contaminants that so many people need to be concerned about from products overseas. Next, the product is in a BPA-free package. I saw a review someone posted about wanting them to put the product in a tin. No thank you! Last place I want my organic, healthy matcha stored is in an aluminum tin. The QUALITY of this matcha is first rate. You will notice immediately by the color that it is far superior to other brands. And another thing that is rare with this brand is that there is very little difference between the Ceremonial grade and the Latte grade as far as quality, color and taste, in my opinion. I could easily drink the Latte grade just with water. With most matcha brands there is a huge difference between the grades. I think most other brands labeled as ceremonial aren't even of equal quality to Encha's Latte grade. The difference with Encha is both Ceremonial AND Latte are first harvest! Find that in another brand. If you're concerned about price, go with the Latte grade. I use 1 teaspoon a day and I think the 60-gram container lasts me a full month. You can certainly use less. A lot of people say they don't like green tea, so they won't like matcha. Try it! It does not taste like the brewed green tea you are used to. Cost -- everyone seems to be up in arms about the cost of matcha, in general. Yes, it is expensive, but you WILL get what you pay for with matcha. If it's cheap, it's going to be a horrible grade and it's also going to taste horrible. With that said, Encha is no more expensive than any other top brand, and I guarantee you're going to find the quality is way better than a similarly-priced brand. Another thing I have found comical in some reviews is people complaining about there being matcha powder left in the bottom of the cup/bowl. Matcha is not a powder that dissolves! It's as simple as that. Afterall, one of the reasons it is so healthy is you are ingesting the actual ground-up leaf. I personally place my powder in a small sifter and then whisk it in some water before I fill the bowl with more water. If you prefer, you can use a latte frother to make it easy. I used to use one but I don't like the foam. A matcha whisk works quite well if used properly. Also, swirl your cup or bowl between sips to remix the powder at the bottom. Then you won't have much accumulated when you get to the bottom :) No big deal. I actually like that last swallow with the powder in it because I feel like I'm getting an extra burst of healthy goodness. Finally, I want to share a personal health benefit I have had since I started drinking matcha. I am a small, nowhere close to overweight woman. For quite a few years my bloodwork at my physicals has come back as having extremely high triglyceride levels, with sometimes high cholesterol. There is no physical reason for this. I eat quite healthy, don't eat a lot of meat or sugar, and am a healthy weight. For the first time in years last year my bloodwork came back at normal levels! Honestly, the only thing I had been doing differently is I started drinking a cup of match every day. There are MANY health benefits to drinking matcha, from weight loss to improved skin, and from my experience, now healthy blood values :) The main reason I started drinking matcha is for all the anti-oxidants and other good stuff in it to hopefully avoid cancer, and I got the nice surprise of the normal bloodwork. So bottom line is try Encha Organic Matcha. You're going to wonder why you ever drank low-quality matcha. If you don't like it, you don't like it, but I would be surprised. You've got nothing to lose by trying one package. If someone doesn't like it, they probably just don't like matcha in general. If anything, get Encha brand for the superior increased health benefits. You will easily be able to convert yourself from coffee to matcha. Make lattes or other yummy drinks with it if you don't like the taste of matcha, to at least help yourself become more healthy :)

This is the first matcha I have ever tasted. I did lots of research on matcha and all the different brands before I made my decision to buy this. If i was going to spend that much on tea then I wanted to make sure what I was buying was top notch. I can say honestly that this tea brand is of very good quality. I was so happy when this product came I tried it out as soon as it arrived. I am a tea lover and green tea is my favorite tea so I figured I would really enjoy matcha. Based on the comments I read, I was expecting this tea to not be bitter and taste like it already had been sweetened. I was expecting a lightly sweetened green tea taste. Not the case at all. It wasn't as bitter as normal green tea, but in all honesty it tasted just like green tea but less bitter and a slightly creamier taste to it. To be honest it was quite anti climatic. My first thought was I can spend 3 bucks and get regular green tea and add some milk and it would taste the same. Im not docking it any stars because that assumption was on my on part. So if anyone who has necer had matcha before is wondering, this ceremonical grade matcha taste like green tea just less bitter. The big difference between this and regular green tea for me is that matcha has way more health benefits in 1 cup then green tea does. Drinking more then 2 cups of regular green tea makes me pee quite often. Knowing I can drink 1 cup of matcha and get the same benefits as drinking 10 cups of green tea is great. Less tea drinking equal less time I spend running to the bathroom. It may seem like I'm sad with this matcha but I am not. Putting my own personal thoughts about matcha tea in general aside let me get on with a review of the actual product. Encha ceremonial matcha is a nice bright vibrant green and it mixes very well. The taste is nice and you can definitely drink it without needing to add anything else. Drinking it as a plain tea wasn't bad at all just not what I thought matcha would taste like. It had a nice foam to it (or froth?) And as a latte it was perfection. In fact I will probably always make it as a latte when I drink it instead of the traditional tea. One thing I don't like is when I open the pouch a light cloud of matcha dust blows in my face. But it is in powder form not much I can do about that. XD Quite so if it weren't out of my price range I would 100% do away with regular green tea and drink only this. But, rest assure whenever I have extra cash I will be ordering this again.

I'm just so blown away by this tea!! Probably the best name for it is an antioxidant powerhouse!! I purchased this for it's detox and anti aging benefits. It's very popular in model circles for these reasons, as well as a way to prevent cellulite and treat existing cellulite. However, I wasn't expecting all of the added benefits that come with this powerful tea! For the longest time my mum's been drinking green tea (tea bags), which I avoided because of the bitter taste. I started with regular tea bags, but after some research I discovered that the tea bags only contain 26mg of antioxidants (egcg, catechins) and the leaves are lower grade/cheap, hence why buying tea bags is so much cheaper. Also some tea bags have been found to contain metals from the soils. The loose leaf green tea is a bit higher in antioxidants, but the most superior one I found was Teavana Green Tea Gyokuro, which contains 86mg of antioxidants, so that one is the highest you'll find of a loose leaf green tea. Well, guess what?!! This matcha powder contains 240mg of antioxidants!!! This is superior to all green teas you'll find, because the leaves have been ground into a powder, so you're actually eating them! This is like drinking 9 cups of green tea (bags)!! My mum has truly been wasting her time with the tea bags! I really can't say enough great things about this tea. This is the only Matcha powder I've tried, so I don't have anything to compare this to, but it works for me, so I don't need to try anything else. This truly is a miracle tea. It's a powerhouse of antioxidants, and I just don't know how I've lived so long without this. The first two days I was going to the bathroom a lot. I figured this tea was helping me to flush out toxins. Just letting you know that you may experience this, but it's normal, as you're feeding your body with a large dose of antioxidants which it's not used to. You will settle down and this will keep you regular. I'm on a high protein and low carb diet, so this has really helped me to stay regular because of my diet. You might want to consider starting this on the weekend to see how you react to it, so you're not rushing to the bathroom constantly at work. One instantly noticeable benefit from this tea is how much energy it gives me, and how calming it is. I suffer from anxiety, and this tea calms me and has such a big effect on my mood for the day. I wasn't expecting this at all. Very healing! But then this is a ceremonial tea, meaning that Buddhist monks (who only pick the best teas) use it in their ceremonies. They go for long periods fasting and meditating, so they need the best teas to energize and calm them, and this is one of those teas! I've noticed my skin is a lot clearer and healthy looking. Since I was about 15 I had some small bumps on the backs of my arms (not noticeable, but could be felt if you ran your fingers over them). After day 1 of taking this the bumps have gone!!! Whatever inflammation was causing the bumps, this tea took care of that inflammation! It's left my skin glowing and soft, truly the benefits can be seen from the inside-out. There are numerous articles that claim matcha can help in preventing dementia and Alzheimer's, as it's great for the brain. It helps protect you against cancer and other diseases, and the list is endless. It also suppresses your appetite a bit, meaning you eat less calories, so it aids in weight loss. Just like you clean the outside of your body when you take a shower, this tea is like taking a clorox wipe to your insides. Whenever you are exposed to the elements you're taking in harmful free radicals and toxins into your body. These build up in your body and attack your cells, one of the effects is that you age quicker too. I love the taste and don't find it too bitter at all! I try to drink every last drop in my mug to get the full benefits of it! I would recommend drinking as is, rather than adding honey or something else to it. Why "contaminate" it with anything. I love this tea so much I've subscribed for a monthly order!! SOME TIPS: *Don't drink this after 5pm! I made this mistake the first day, since I couldn't wait to try it, and it kept me up that night, since it does contain caffeine. (I'm sensitive to caffeine as I don't drink coffee) *Don't drink it at the same time you eat food. Matcha tea is a nutrient blocker, so make sure you digest everything first so your body gets its nutrients without interference from the tea. *Drink one of your servings before you work out. The Matcha increases your metabolism and burns even more fat if you take just before a workout. *Don't exceed 3 servings per day, because of the caffeine content. They recommend 4 servings for cancer patients but 2-3 servings for everyone else. I usually do the first serving when I wake up, and the 2nd serving just before i workout (so spread out throughout the day) *Pay attention to your body. If you start getting headaches then decrease your servings. They say that headaches can be the result of iron deficiency, which can occur through an excessive intake of green tea. *When adding the hot water to the powder it gets a bit lumpy at the bottom. Best way to avoid this is to pour a tiny amount of cold water into your mug first to mix the powder into a slight paste, before then adding the hot water. Make sure you start whisking the powder as you're pouring the hot water in. So much easier than dealing with leftover bits at the bottom of your mug that get wasted!

this is actually a really tasty Matcha. It takes a little bit to blend as it’s very fine.

I grew up in Japan, and have drunk green tea and/or matcha all my life. I've tried several brands of Matcha, but have been far-and-away happiest with Encha Latte Grade and Encha Ceremonial Grade — which tastes great, and is the best value I've found so far. Every month, I order three Encha Ceremonial-grade packets (@ 60g / 2.12oz) through Subscribe and Save. I've been astounded at the health benefits. It apparently helps fight cancer, helps your immune system, helps heart health, helps kidneys, helps against type 2 diabetes, helps cardiovascular health, helps cognition, helps against infections, helps gastrointestinal function, helps weight loss, helps energy without jitters, helps with calming moods. ==================================================== This is how I make my Ceremonial Grade MATCHA: ==================================================== Now, having grown up in Japan, you're probably thinking I'm a purist, whisking away interminably with my little bamboo whisk. Nope. I drink at least two or three 2-cup size mugs a day (equal to 4-6 cup measures), so I've found a much faster way. Here's what I do: • I boil water. • I get my blender and pour in two cups of boiling water. • I hit the manual spurt button a couple quick times to get the water swirling a bit (that way it reduces splashing in the start-up). • Then I hit the lowest blending button. • Once it's swirling safely without splashing everywhere, I get a dry spoon (if it is damp at all, the tea powder will stick to it like glue). • I dip out between ½ to 1 tsp of ceremonial grade tea powder, and dump it in from the top of the blender. (If you rinse the spoon in the swirling water-becoming-tea, be careful not to let the spoon touch the spinning tines. Once, the spoon fell from my fingers, and the spoon instantly catapulted to the ceiling, with tea all over the counter (yes, and the ceiling). I'm more careful now. Just beware, if you do that.) • It only takes 2-3 seconds to have it completely mixed. A NOTE ABOUT CUPS: I have a CONTIGO autoseal vaccuum-insulated stainless steel travel mug (no, I don’t get a commission for this!) that I like to use so it stays hot for a longer time. I have the 16oz size, though with all the tea I’ve been drinking, my next one will be the 24oz size. But I also have a STARBUCKS $1 reusable cup I like to use. The STARBUCKS one I use for my lattés, because I can microwave the cream in it, and because I tend to drink the lattés down much faster. Okay, so this bring up the question about lattés. Starbucks makes tremendous Mattcha lattés. And I've found that the "breve" (cream) version tastes even better. So to make a far less expensive but still great tasting version at home, here's what I'd recommend. ==================================================== This is how I make my Matcha Grade LATTÉ: ==================================================== • Boil the water • Put about ½ cup whipping cream (or half-and-half) in a Starbucks mug, and microwave it for ½ minute • Put 1½ cups boiling water in the blender (or less, if you used more cream) • Swirl boiling water in blender • into the swirling boiling water, pour honey (or xylitol, or other sweetener you like) to taste (BUT: now that I'm on a KETO diet, I stopped sweetening it at all) • Put a teaspoon of Encha Latté Grade Matcha in the swirling water (2-3 seconds is enough) • Pour this into the Starbucks mug (which has the heated cream in it) • Stir it if you like; but I found I don't need to BTW: I don't add the cream into the blender because then it froths, which takes up more room — but if you like frothy matcha, then by all means go for it!

The Way of Tea starts here - with one of the finest ceremonial grade matchas that is very much a work of dedication and art. An organic first harvest that is both delicate and complex, Encha matcha has a beautiful creamy froth and a rich smooth body like liquid jade. The flavor starts fresh and crisp then soon develops subtle notes of sweet meadow and green mineral before the wonderful round umami. When the tea is fully developed, there is an underlying aspect close to orchid or vanilla. I could drink this tea all day, and my best descriptions would need some poetry; you'll taste something very elemental and peaceful and happy making here. Matcha, like other high grade green teas, benefits from a technique incorporating cooler water. Boiling scorches and embitters. Most guides recommend 80°C/176°F, but I prefer somewhere between 60°C/140°F and no more than 70°C/160°F. A simple rule of thumb is to bring the water to the lightest boil, then wait thirty seconds to two minutes before pouring. Or to pour the water into a second vessel (lowering the temperature by about 10°F), then back into the kettle before making your matcha. The traditional bamboo whisk (chasen) is not needed. Place ½ tsp to 1 tsp matcha in an empty mug. Pour a bit of water (1/4 cup) and with a fork, taking care not to crush the powder, whisk in a W pattern, for approximately thirty seconds, then add more water as needed (a good ratio is about ½ tsp matcha for every half to one cup of water) and raise your whisking fork as the foam rises. Other matchas require two minutes of whisking, but Dr. Li Gong's matcha does not need that much time. For those interested, I've included three pictures showing the different blends / foams produced by different utensils: image one, a fork; image two, a traditional bamboo whisk; image three, an electronic whisk. For those who prefer sweeter tea, this matcha does take on dessert-fruit notes if blended for the full two minutes - not unlike banana, berries, vanilla. On a practical note, I simply enjoy authentic quality tea, and was in no way solicited to write this review, and paid full price through Amazon. For about fifteen-years years I was an avid coffee drinker – dark roast, burr grinder, French press - before totally giving up coffee for various green teas. Although I like different greens at different times, I was searching for an absolute favorite, and certainly found mine here. To paraphrase the Song of the Seven Cups by the Tang poet Lu Tong: The first cup moistens my lips; The second, breaks my loneliness; The third, when I think, opens five thousand unwritten volumes inside me; The fourth, with a light sweat, causes all the wrongs of life to pass through my pores; On the fifth I am purified; The sixth calls me to the realms of the immortals; The seventh – but I can take no more! I feel the cool wind at my sleeves. Where is heaven? Let me ride there on this sweet breeze.

My favorite Matcha I’ve tried about 20 of them and this one is just right, like the Golie lock story

This is my first time trying this matcha and I would not purchase it again. It's not horrible, but to claim it's ceremonial first harvest, it does not have a strong rich flavor at all. I feel like all it did was turn my oatmilk green. My husband and I drink matcha several times a week and we were immediately able to tell this was different than what we were used to. For this to be so highly rated, three consumers must be brand new to matcha and never had a quality taste. You get what you pay for. Fool me once.

It’s really convenient that I can get this on Amazon because I have tried it before and ordered from their website and absolutely love it!! It’s a great high-quality ceremonial grade Matcha that you can use for anything. I definitely would buy this again.

I did not expect the size of the product compare to the price, I was disappointed

I’ve purchased many different matchas from Amazon and this is the best one! Great quality, well-balanced, extremely smooth and foams like a dream. Highly recommend!

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I'm by no means a matcha expert, but I was enjoying the ceremonial grade matcha from David's Tea, but it grew harder to attain and was expensive. The Encha ceremonial matcha is fresh and brightly coloured. I like to sift mine and there were no clumps at all and it froths up nicely. The taste is lighter and softer than others I've tried and a little sweeter. Overall great value, will buy again.