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Sophia B.
December 23, 2017
I tried it with the stated matcha amount and couldn't really taste it. Added an extra tablespoon and still couldn't really make it out. Pretty color and tasty, just not tea flavored.
Rachel N.
April 1, 2019
I'm so glad to see this comment. A lot of matcha desserts underserve matcha because it's kind of an expensive food ingredient. It's such a subtle flavor you really have to go crazy in order to taste it.
Ana W.
December 6, 2020
Also, the type and quality of the matcha has a huge impact on the final product. Culinary grade (the most commonly found in stores in the US) is cheaper and very dark color but the taste is very bland because it is made with low end leaves and usually mixed with other products. Of course, you may go to a specialty store and buy high end matcha (ceremonial grade)but the cost is high. So, you will get the green color, from the culinary grade, but not the matcha taste.
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