Organic Matcha

Made this one this morning as a cold latte. I had really good luck making a RLT MATCHAccino in my martini shaker so I thought I would try with plain matcha. I used 1 TBSP matcha, used a bit of warm water to dissolve the matcha, 1/2 tsp sugar, about 6 oz skim milk and 1 ice cube. I shook it up in the martini shaker. It tasted good but the matcha didn’t dissolve too well and there was very minimal froth. It was slightly sweet, green matcha. Not as smooth as I would have liked. Next time I think I will still use the shaker but I am going to froth some milk separately to add on top.

A soon-to-be summer staple, this irresistible blend combines the classic matcha flavor with honey, lemon and a bit of sweetness. A true treat for your senses, it’s super-invigorating and perfect when the temperature climbs. And while it highlights the earthy taste of green tea, there’s no bitter or grassy aftertaste.

10/16/18

I decided to make my weekly tea tasting note on this matcha tea again, because it has really grown on me. I made this tea in the early morning this time (7 AM), and I found that it gave me a lot of energy. I felt like I had drank a cup of coffee, but it was matcha tea instead! I am typically someone who really struggles in the morning, but this tea made me a lot more excited and energized to start my day. I made this tea iced again, like I have previously done. I have found that I prefer matcha iced. I was thinking about using this tea for my ceremony, but I ended up choosing to not do so because of the tea making process. I wanted to use a tea that would be steeped rather than whisked, just for ceremonial purposes. I really do enjoy the matcha tea making process, though, as I have found that it is really relaxing and gives me a time to reflect on the day ahead of me. This taste again was earthy, but I have found that I actually really enjoy this taste. I think it just took a bit of time to grow on me.