Elan Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder – Premium Quality

I’ve bought this item before I find that its quality is pretty good. Close enough to the ceremonial kind. I like it for making matcha lattes. Since I’m not always into the premade packages of matcha lattes with strong coconut flavor this is a better alternative for me to make it with whatever milk chose I choose as well as whatever sweetener of choice I choose. Since i enjoy stevia I have found that it has been my go to make a not so guilty pleasure compared to the Starbucks version. The matcha has a rich green colour and can be blended well with a good battery driven beverage whisk. The price is reasonable for the big tin can full that you get. I like a good deal but it always has to be tasty. I’m going to try baking with it soon. Maybe I’ll get back to you about my opinion to that soon. Oh yes. I forgot I made matcha ice cream once. It was simple, easy and delicious.

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When I opened the can I was pretty surprised to see a very small vacuum sealed bag inside. I opened it and emptied it into the can but it was only half full making me feel like I did not get a full amount. I did have to fluff it up with a fork because it was packed pretty hard due to the vac seal. I will weigh it when I have time and report back with photos as I am not certain that I received 250 grams of product but maybe the can is just really large!I have only used three teaspoons so far.The instructions on the can say to add 2 teaspoons of matcha into a cup and add a tiny amount of hot water to create a paste then add hot milk (or nut milk) and your preferred sweetener then whisk until fully blended.Personally, I found this to be way too much matcha even though I added 1 1/2 cups of hot Silk unsweetened coconut milk. I prefer to just use 1 teaspoon of Matcha to 11/2 cups of coconut milk and half teaspoon of honey.

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Great product, balanced taste.

This is the first powder I’ve purchased. I chose it because the good reviews outweighed the bad, and because the value-for-weight was far higher than any others, so I figured, with my untested palate, maybe it would suit me fine.So, in terms of freshness, it came in vacuum-sealed bag, inside a tin. Vacuum-sealing is pretty effective, so I have no concerns about it not arriving fresh — the can has a BB date of June 2023, and the colour of the matcha was pale, but definitely green (not like some of the other reviews posting what looks like grey or yellow powder).Against some recommendations, I decided to try making a cup of tea with it, first. I didn’t have one of those bamboo whisks, but I managed a satisfying froth on my first try using the instructions on the can, plus one of those cheapo IKEA milk frothers, and a tiny little wire whisk to finish (although I’m fairly sure the last isn’t at all necessary).As for taste, well, I have some opinions/observations, but take them with a (figurative) grain of salt, since I am, as mentioned, a neophyte.So, matcha is a Japanese type of tea, and I’m much more familiar with Chinese teas, especially greens and puercha, which — I’ve read — have less “delicacy” and “sweetness” than Japanese teas, and are generally “bolder” (due to the leaves more typically being roasted, in China), as well more bitter (especially in regards to puercha, due to both the years-long aging process and the consequent need to be steeped longer).In any case, this matcha’s profile is absolutely reminiscent of a Chinese tea like longjingcha in its sweetness — a non-cloying reminder sits on my tongue even 15 minutes after tasting it.Unfortunately, or not, depending on your expectations, it also has a powerful bitterness reminiscent of the aged Chinese teas. I do not find it at all off-putting; others may.Finally, as to the question of whether this (culinary-grade) matcha can be enjoyed as a tea itself, and not merely an ingredient in other foods or drinks, I must address mouthfeel: I detected absolutely no grittiness or chalkiness whatsoever. Again, take that for what it is: a novice matcha drinker who hasn’t even tried other brands of culinary-grade matcha, let along ceremonial-grade. For all I know, this ain’t “smooth”, and when I try something higher quality my mind will be blown and my world will be shattered and rebuilt anew.But, for the new or less snobby dabbler in “tea craft”, it is absolutely sufficient, satisfying, enjoyable, usable.Oh, and affordable. Really, really affordable.

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Sweet & Flavourful Matcha Green Tea Powder at a reasonable price compared to other Brands on the market. When you consume, you can feel the difference, in your energy level. Unlike, other brands, It is rich in Vitamin A & C. This Matcha Green Tea Powder comes in a tin with solid will packaged foiled bag, for product freshness and lifespan. I’ve tried other expensive brands, only to taste the bland flavour, compared to ELAN Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder. You can use in Smoothies, Fruit Salads, Almond Tea, whatever creative recipe, you can think of. I’m sure, the package I’ve, will be using for long time.

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