HAYASHIYA Matcha Powder - Wakamatsu - Kyoto Uji Ceremonial Grade, First Harvest Authentic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder (40g / 1.4oz)

Be forewarned, I am very much a beginner when it comes to matcha.This matcha was a very nice experience. My whisking technique is not all that but the powder still dissolved very well and developed a nice crema.So far it has produced a nice grassy, earthy cup with a very light sweetness. Other reviews have stated this tea has no bitterness but I do detect a slight level of bitterness, I do not mind the bitterness and feel it adds to the complexity of the cup.I am not sure if the bitterness is simply due to my lack of experience in preparation or if there is some variance in bitterness in the teas delivered but it is worth mentioning.Tea arrived well sealed. The matcha powder was triple sealed, first by a seal around the can, then by a plastic seal within the can, and then the powder was sealed in a foil bag. After removing the outside seal and the foil bag, you still have the inner plastic seal to help keep the matcha fresh longer.Overall I am very pleased with this tea and have been enjoying the experience.

I’ve tried a lot of matcha brands in recent years, and this one definitely is legitimate and of quality. It comes from the Uji region of Japan, which is known for their high quality matcha. In addition, I looked up the brand, and it’s really neat to read the story behind their operation as well as information on how they harvest the tea leaves.This matcha is vibrant in color, and it has a smooth, umami, and earthy taste you expect from matcha. It’s not bitter at all and has a slight natural sweetness to it. It dissolves well when using a chasen (or handheld electric frother).Overall, I’m impressed and would purchase this again in the future. As far as the price, it’s comparable to other ceremonial grade matchas from this region.

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This matcha is excellent! A huge plus is that it is from the Uji region of Japan, which is known for producing the best quality matcha. This is ceremonial grade and is everything I would expect from a higher level/quality of matcha. It is a bright green with a very fresh aroma, it dissolves easily, and it is very smooth tasting and not bitter at all.Importantly, this is distributed in the preferred way to maximize freshness. The matcha was in a sealed foil bag and then the bag was in a tight sealed tin. This even had the extra step of a sturdy plastic seal within the tin.The price ($21.99 at the time of this review for the 40 gram size) is comparable to matcha I have previously purchased from a company that works only with farmers in the Uji reason, so to my view the pricing is right where it should be for matcha from Uji, Japan and for this quality level of matcha.

Excellent ceremonial grade matcha. Bright green, dissolves completely. Bright, smooth, grassy flavor.I struggled to open and pour the vacuum sealed pouch into the canister without spilling some. The powder was packed ll the way up into the creases where the pouch needs to be cut. But I’m impressed with the canister and sealing cap otherwise. If you’re more patient and careful than I was, you’ll probably have a better time with it.It’s definitely worth the value for this high quality. I’ve never treated myself to ceremonial grade before, but I have consumed a lot of culinary grade. This experience is many levels above that. I will be investing in this the future.

Although I’m not a matcha expert, I do I recognize quality matcha, and I believe this brand qualifies. It comes inside a small tin in a metallic bag. Also inside the tin is plastic reusable plug which seals the inside of the tin if returned to its original location after removing some matcha. The scent is very grassy and fresh, and the powder mixes well in a little slightly hot water. I added a little sugar (I don’t do the whole ceremony) and had a lovely drink providing a slight caffeine boost, as I desired.

It was a little bitter by itself but in latte form it was delicious! Very creamy and beautiful vibrant green!

i find the flavor to be pretty balanced, mainly earthy, light grass notes, and a little something else i cant describe. lightly bitter, this is fine on its own, but a little sugar is my preferred way, comes out pretty smooth and decently creamy, although i always make lattes only. the powder is very dense (probably because of quality, cause cheaper ones ive used were thinner), i use an electric frother whenever i make a matcha latte, i find this one really hard to mix, cause it just clumps at the bottom, so needs some stirring/breaking up too, im not sure if it does that using the proper whisk, cause i never do that mixing method whenever.