Comments on: How To Make Sure You’re Buying High Quality Matcha Online

By: Mirry C

Mirry C — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:03:40 +0000

Thank you for the tips! I came across your site when I googled why my matcha didn’t foam after whisking. I’m new to making my own matcha lattes and bought a container from Costco. The brand that they sell (in my city) is not sourced from the Japanese regions that you mentioned, although still from Japan. I thought that $20 CAD for the large tin of matcha was too good to be true! David’s Tea sells matcha sourced from Nishio, and they’re having a sale now. Time for me to shop!

By: Lu Ann Pannunzio

Lu Ann Pannunzio — Wed, 12 May 2021 21:06:49 +0000

In reply to James Ullman. Thank you so much for the super kind words, James! I'm so happy you found my blog. Please feel free to reach out if you have further tea questions :)

By: James Ullman

James Ullman — Wed, 12 May 2021 01:16:54 +0000

Lu Ann,
Yours is very best and most helpful tea website I have ever come across. I will visit it often. Many thanks.

By: Lu Ann Pannunzio

Lu Ann Pannunzio — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 19:21:08 +0000

In reply to Lucy.

Hi Lucy, yes I’m familiar with DAVIDsTea. I’m based in Canada 🙂
It’s been a while since I’ve tried their matcha though. I know they have different ones from the last time I had and improved their offerings. Nishio, Japan is a good spot for matcha, so not to worry there. The pricing seems pretty decent, too. If you’re enjoying the matcha that’s most important, I think.
As for my top 5 matcha brands, I switch it up but right now I am drinking mainly Encha’s ceremonial matcha and Grace & Green’s ceremonial matcha.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 18:35:38 +0000

Hi Lu Ann…are you familiar with DAVIDsTEA, out of Canada, I believe?
I just purchased their Organic Ceremonial Matcha, from their walk-in store. It was $39 USD for 50g. It says on the ingredient list..”organic matcha green tea from Nishio, Japan. So from what I’ve researched, that should be good, right? I thought it was quite expensive at first, but then after researching pricing realized it was just about right on. And really, it ends up being about $1 per serving depending on how much powder is used for the serving. And it’s all worth the $$$ spent.
It’s delicious too! I’ve had it cold with coconut milk, and in a smoothie with banana, coconut milk and cinnamon; and plain with cold water. Haven’t tried it hot yet.
This is my first matcha purchase, after deciding I was done spending almost $6 for a large cold matcha with coconut milk at $tarbuck$ ..there’s a reason they have the word “bucks” in their name, lol!
Anyhow, although I’ve always been a little wary of online buying, I am so excited about trying some of your matcha suggestions! Do you have an ultimate favorite of the 5 brands you listed?

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By: Lu Ann Pannunzio

Lu Ann Pannunzio — Thu, 10 May 2018 15:50:20 +0000

In reply to Joy Johnston.

Hi Joy,
Keep me posted on what matcha brands you try. I would love to hear your thoughts. 🙂