First Matcha Tea Experience

I am taking a “Tea Cultures in Asia” course, and I’m excited to try a bunch of tea, as well as learn more of the ceremonial aspect. We were to try Matcha tea, something that I have not had before. I was pleasantly surprised by the taste. I found it to taste very healthy, and a little bitter, but I did not mind. The matcha was also had more of a frothy texture than expected- if I made it right (hopefully!) I really enjoyed the experience, though, as it was very calming. I am used to drinking tea from tea bags, but I quite enjoyed the process of making the tea myself. I felt more connected to nature itself through this handmade process.