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The striking color and refreshing flavour of matcha has made it popular all over the world. But the question still remains the same, ‘where can I buy matcha powder?’

Whether it's your first time or you are a match lover, here are a few tips that can really help you to find and drink the best.

Tips To Buy Matcha Powder

When the question is, ‘where can I buy matcha powder’ the answer has to be precise. But there are several things that need to be considered while buying matcha powder. So here are a few things that will help you buy the best matcha powder.

  • The first and most important consideration is the quality of matcha. Reading the quality ‘grade’ on the packaged tea doesn't define the actual quality. In order to be sure about the quality, pay attention to the origin information of the matcha powder. It should be a product of Japan. The best matcha powder can only be found in Japan so the one you are holding should be the same product. Consider yourself lucky if you see ‘stone ground’ written in the ingredients section. Apart from this if you find words like ‘premium’ or ‘high quality’ then please do not fall for them. These are the modern marketing terms that are used for sale.

  • The next tip for buying best matcha involves some other claims that makers of the product offer. Terms like ‘hand picked’ and ‘from an early spring harvest’ are again not enough to go for that particular matcha powder. Please note, matcha can be produced in not just spring but other seasons too. So the ones who claim their matcha is spring harvested can be completely ignored. Also, Japanese machine harvesting techniques are advanced and modern. Hand panicking is no longer in use to produce matcha.

  • Do not fall for the packaging. There are many vendors who hit their target audience with attractive packaging and colors. This is where you as a customer fall for wrong. It is important to inspect the tea and not just the packaging. 

  • Matcha powder should be bright and lustrous green in color. If the color is a mix of brown hues or dull olive then there is low chlorophyll content or oxidation in the matcha powder.

  • Then comes the smell. The aroma of a high quality matcha powder is a mix of vegetable and pine aromas along with hints of nuts, chocolates and cream. In case there is anything less, do not settle on it. If you will compromise on the aroma then be ready to do that on the taste as well.

  • The consistency of matcha powder should be similar to that of cornstarch. When you make matcha tea, be ready to witness clumps as that would definitely happen due to the electrostatic charges which build up due to the agitation of the canister during shipping.

  • Lastly, it is the matter of taste. For example decaf matcha powder has less caffeine in it so the taste seems less intense. But for others, the layers of bitterness, sweetness and umami are quite common. It might feel rich and dense on the tongue. Well, the taste is also dependent on your whisking technique so make sure you do that really well.

Now that you are informed about the taste and quality of matcha, it will be easy for you to buy. We hope you have a great tea time!

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