Matcha tea is a fine powdered green tea. It is very popular among the international beverage and food market because of its health benefits. A famous saying of Zen master Eisai who introduced matcha tea to Japan “matcha is the ultimate mental and medical remedy and has the ability to make one’s life more full and complete”.
Difference between Sencha & Matcha
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Sencha(green tea) and Matcha tea are both derived from the same plant called ’Camellia Sinensis’, however the nutrition in Sencha and Matcha are not the same and the way they are cultivated is different from each other. They have their unique flavors, colors and preparation methods.
Matcha tea powder appears brighter green that is dense and opaque in colour and green tea is greenish yellow or dark green.
Matcha tea has a unique creamy taste and has astringent after taste of tea while green tea tastes refreshing and pungent after taste.
In sancha tea you steep then discard the leaves; in matcha you are actually consuming the whole leaf that has been dried and ground down to a fine powder.
Matcha powder is a fine, velvety powder that feels smooth to the touch. Green tea powder feels gritty, like crushed up leaves.
Matcha is used in baking, and to make desserts due to its powdered form than green tea.
Nutrition is where matcha tea tops compared to sencha green tea. 10 to 15 cups of green tea is equal to 1 cup of matcha tea.
1. Kenko Matcha Green Tea powder
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Kenko matcha green powder is grown in the Nishio region of Japan. It is harvested and cultivated by skilled experts. There are variety of Kenko matcha tea, you can purchase the tea which suits your preferences and needs. Kenko brand stands out as the top matcha brand currently available on the organic product market.
“The finest matcha you can buy. Nothing is as fresh. It tastes amazing.”
2. Epic Matcha green tea powder
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Epic matcha leaves are handpicked and specifically harvested for its greener color, soft texture, milder flavor and sweeter aroma. The leaves are then stone ground by hand, instead of a machine.
“I was very excited to try Epic matcha and wasn’t disappointed when the package of goodness arrived. I learned how to make matcha smoothies in the morning and over the last week I’ve added half a teaspoon of Epic matcha and have already noticed big difference in my energy level, mood and genera mental clarity. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to feel energetic and youthful!!”
3. Jade Leaf
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100% authentic green tea powder. All natural, no artificial ingredients added( naturally gluten free and vegan friendly) Authentic Japaneese matcha sourced directly from a single estate family farm Uji, Japan allowing us to provide much better quality at better pricing.
“With the amount of matcha you get for the price, I was expecting this to be the best matcha I have ever had. It is not. Don't get me wrong, this matcha is still just as delicious as matcha is, it just isn't anything out of the ordinary. You can get a much better deal on culinary grade matcha from other companies. That being said, this matcha is still tasty and easy to use in lattes and other recipes.”
4. Best Value Matcha tea by Tease tea
Sourced and hand packed by certified tea sommelier. Organic and Ceremonial grade Japaneese matcha green tea powder.
“Great tasting matcha tea, has all of the authentic Japanese taste that I come to love. Brews a very flavorful cup of tea but you can also use it in cooking and making your own matcha flavored ice cream!”
5. Matcha green tea by Natures blue print
This Organic Japaneese Culinary Grade Matcha Green tea powder is created from the mature leaves of the green plant in Shizuko Japan resulting in a more pungent flavor profile.
“Pleasantly surprised, this is my first time trying matcha tea and I'm glad I picked this brand. After watching many videos and reading so many reviews, this brand of matcha will be my go to drink! Hubby likes it too, that's a big plus because he is very picky!”
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