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Matcha, the green tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant and originally from Japan, was once only available in select speciality cafes and shops. Now, it's everywhere, loved by celebrities like Serena Williams and Lady Gaga, and in everything, from pancakes to lattes and bubble tea.
Matcha has been used for centuries, originally by Zen Buddhist monks who drank it to stay focused during meditation, says Jennie Norton, registered dietitian nutritionist at Vegan Wins. Grown in the shade, increasing the leaves' chlorophyll level, it comes from the plant's youngest and freshest part. ‘The leaves are then ground with a stone into a fine powder, so more nutrients are available,’ continues Norton.
Its characteristic umami and grassy taste can take some getting used to, but it's rich in health benefits. With so many brands releasing matcha powders – including cult-coffee brand Grind, who’ve officially launched their own at-home matcha range, or PerfectTed offering their drinks in all Waitrose cafés – I set out to try some of the best matcha powders on the market.
Meet the experts: Karine Patel is a London-based dietitian. Jennie Norton is a registered dietitian nutritionist at VeganWins…
Reviewed by Dietitian Lisa Valente, M.S., RD
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The quality of matcha is based on different factors, including taste, color and grade.
Matcha powder should be used quickly and stored in a cool, dark place.
Whisking matcha with hot, but not boiling, water is the traditional preparation.
It’s only been about a decade since matcha, a powder made from green tea leaves, skyrocketed in popularity in the United States, but it’s been cultivated in Japan and drunk in tea ceremonies for nearly a thousand years.1For those unfamiliar with what actually makes for a good-quality matcha, it can be hard to choose from among the hundreds of varieties available today. We checked in with tea experts for insights and tips on what makes a good cup of matcha, how to store it and prepare it, and mistakes to avoid.
Like coffee and wine, what makes a matcha “good” is highly subjective to the preferences of the person drinking it, so Tomoko Honda, head of global operations for Ippodo Tea—a family-run Japanese tea company established in Kyoto in 1717—says that the best way to find out what you…