This was the free sample at Red Leaf this month. I’ve never had matcha before, so I figured I’d order it and give it a try! Dry, the almond scent is extremely strong, which got me a little excited.
I don’t have any experience with matcha. I wanted to try it cold with milk so I looked around to see what other people had done. I ended up mixing about a half teaspoon of powder with an ounce or two of hot water, stirring to dissolve. Then I added 8 ounces of vanilla soymilk and mixed it all up. Overall, I thought it came out pretty tasty. I could definitely taste the almond, but it was overpowering, and I could just taste a hint of the matcha. Not going to rate it because I have no idea what I’m talking about! :D
Flavors: Almond, Marzipan
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I do 8 oz milk, 1 t matcha, a few ice cubes and sugar to taste in a blender.
Maybe I’ll try that next time. Although with the vanilla soy milk, I probably wouldn’t need sugar. :D
I sort of went by the card that came with the matcha.
I really like matcha, so I tend to throw extra in when I do a latte – 2 to 3 tablespoons. If I am just preparing it traditionally I follow the instructions. Also, did you sift it? It’s much easier to blend if you sift it- I have a special little sifter thing, but you could also use a brewing basket and sift it through there but smooshing it through the screen with a spoon.
I like the verb “smooshing”
I usually warm my milk then add matcha and shake it in a shaker. :) I add sugar before I shake. It comes out frothy, blended and delicious. :)
I do 8 oz milk, 1 t matcha, a few ice cubes and sugar to taste in a blender.
Maybe I’ll try that next time. Although with the vanilla soy milk, I probably wouldn’t need sugar. :D
I sort of went by the card that came with the matcha.
I really like matcha, so I tend to throw extra in when I do a latte – 2 to 3 tablespoons. If I am just preparing it traditionally I follow the instructions. Also, did you sift it? It’s much easier to blend if you sift it- I have a special little sifter thing, but you could also use a brewing basket and sift it through there but smooshing it through the screen with a spoon.
I like the verb “smooshing”
I usually warm my milk then add matcha and shake it in a shaker. :) I add sugar before I shake. It comes out frothy, blended and delicious. :)