The Matcha is often translated to “Japanese green tea”, but you really shouldn’t expect the herbal tea you know.
Matcha leaves are grown in certain areas of Japan, and the bushes are shade-grown for a few weeks before the harvest. Then, traditionally, a group of Japanese grandmas hand-pick the finest leaves. After the leaves completely dry, they will be stone-ground to a very fine powder which is the Matcha.
Now let’s talk about the taste 😏. Firstly, you need to know that as the quality of the Matcha powder increases, the taste becomes less bitter. In the finest Matcha, there’s only a slight bitterness which is easier to become accustomed to.
If I’m being honest, the first time I tried to drink Matcha tea I didn’t like it. I mean, really didn’t like it. I’m a coffee person! Betraying my favorite drink with a green-looking liquid was making me never want to try it again. But as none of us are born coffee or beer lovers, Matcha is also an acquired taste. Now I LOVE it! In my drinks, pastries, and desserts. So, if I became fond of it, I’m sure anyone else can too.
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