How to recognize quality matcha? 5 things to look for
Over the past months I've prepared thousands of matcha drinks, and now I'll share everything I've learned.
Quality matcha powder is essential. Even the best preparation can't hide subpar matcha. Almost everyone calls their matcha "ceremonial", which means absolutely nothing.
So how to find quality matcha?
When buying matcha, look for these 5 things that indicate you're buying quality and the seller knows what they're talking about 🙂
1. Country and region of origin
Ideally Japan.
2. Packaging
If it's in a transparent container, run away. Light destroys matcha.
3. Harvest
The highest quality matcha comes from the spring/first harvest, because that's when the tea leaves are finest and the taste is more intense.
4. Processing method
The gold standard is stone grinding. The finest powder and texture. If they don't mention it, it was probably ground mechanically.
5. Bonus: Hand-picked and freshly ground
Many of you will notice this difference.
And if you don't feel like doing research and paying for a pig in a poke, come taste our matcha that we have for sale at our SORAMI stand in Košice.
See you at SORAMI 🍵🌿🤍