Trying 8 Matcha Brands So You Don't Have To | Ep 1: Trader Joe's, Jade Leaf, Golde, Matchaful, Pique
Today I'm trying and comparing 8 different matcha brands including trader joe's matcha, ippodo tea, jade leaf matcha, golde matcha, matchaful, junbi, pique tea and costco. Get the free Matcha Magic E-Book → bit.ly/3dLdIGs
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Comparing Matcha Brands | Ep 1 Trader Joe's, Ippodo, Jade Leaf, Golde, Matchaful, Junbi, Pique
• Trying 8 Matcha Brands...
time stamps
0:00 - 1:39 - intro
1:39 - 3:14 - trader joe's matcha
3:14 - 4:59 - costco matcha
4:59 - 6:02 - golde matcha
6:02 - 7:09 - matchaful
7:09 - 8:26 - jade leaf matcha
8:26 - 9:13 - junbi matcha
9:13 - 10:24 - pique matcha
10:24 - 11:33 - ippodo matcha
11:33 - 12:45 - final thoughts
You should do a blind taste test!!! That would be fun :)
Oh i LOVE this idea
Yessss
Guarantee the answers would change
Would you ever do a taste test of the different kinds of ippodo?! Would love to hear some of the differences between each type. I’ve only tried their sayaka type so far.
I've only had ceremonial grade matcha once and it was the smoothest, sweetest, most vibrant, and aromatic matcha I've ever had. But I'm too poor to buy that so I stick with my $6 (probably) culinary grade big bag of matcha from a local Asian mart lmao. Put it in some milk with a tiny bit of sugar and it gets the job done (better than the crap that Starbucks tries to serve 🤮)
Starbucks’s matcha is awful and results may vary depending on who’s working…. I’ve tried it a few times and it was different and I was not impressed nor would get it again. In Florida Kahwa coffee does a pretty solid matcha latte for 6$ and it’s been my favorite from a coffee shop
Was going to go to Starbucks to try a matcha latte.. now I know better 😂
Espresso Geaux in Louisiana!
Starbucks probably uses same quality that you use....
brand name please asian market one❓
Made myself a matcha to enjoy whilst watching this. This review was so thorough! Thanks for taking the time to do this for us : ) I love the e-book as well
Enjoyed this so much! Thank you for this Remy and for the free e-book! I started my matcha making journey because of you and my favorite matcha brand is Ippodo because of you too! I hope you can include these in your part 2 review: Nekohama, Casa Cura, and Marukyu Koyamaen :) Looking forward to the 2nd video. Cheers in matcha Remy! Have a good day!
This is so helpful!
The costco matcha is actually 20 for that bag now which I can tell this video is a bit old- but for anyone wondering sencha is 20 and not a bad option.
Thanks. Great video! I got the one from Costco on sale for $20. I thought it was good and now I have some other ones I'm dying to check out.
I appreciate how you tried them as is before mixing them with milk alternative! So ready for more of these!
Part 2 is up 🍵🫶🏻
If a person is used to a Starbucks matcha latte, what matcha should I buy to make at home?
@@dhain8298 Jade leaf for sure
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Really love your review!
I needed this video! ❤
Interesting. I have the matcha latte mix from trader Joe's. I like their other matcha but as you said don't like the single serve. I wish they have an option of pure matcha powder in a container like the matcha latte mix.
just added the horai blend ! am excited thank you for the reviewsssss
The one from Costco is absolutely fine. I have it everyday with oat milk. Not gritty or bitter. I’ve tried others on Amazon and it’s all the same. Twenty dollars for a bag is a great price.
I have the one from Costco though the milk might overpower it i just add 1/4 tsp more matcha and it fixes the job
$16 for a single bag.
If you enjoy the Costco matcha, try a higher quality matcha and you’ll be mind blown! 🤗As I said in the video several times though, what’s most important is that you enjoy what you’re drinking-taste is subjective. If you like that, you like that!
the one from Costco taste and looks like dirt with fillers. Experimented and threw it away as it also had 0 umami
@@RedRangerOfficialWhat do you expect when you buy a 12oz bag for $16? If you want ceremonial grade you’ll pay $25-30 for a 1oz tin. For what it is the Costco everyday matcha is a very good value. It’s better than culinary grade and not as good as premium or ceremonial grade.
I personally recommend buying matcha from specialty tea shops, especially those who specialize in Japanese tea.They usually carry the good, ceremonial grade stuff and they also carry real, proper matcha.Most "Matchas" you see are just green tea powder, real matcha is made of young shadowed green tea leaves that are steamed, "deveined" and ground super finely.The green tea powders are usually made of just any old green tea. Nowadays there are a lot of online tea retailers and its a great chance to support small businesses.If you live in Europe there's also a great chance that you have a tea shop in your town.
Hi, I'm sorry to bother, but will you share the website(s) that you know of off the top of your head that share these principles of good Japanese matcha?
@@user-hp1pp7bz7b I only know nio teas as a good US retailer otherwise I only know German retailers
I’d love to see you try the Chajin brand, they ship from Miami and it’s really great! Also Mighty Leaf and Republic of Tea matcha brands from Whole Foods, curious to know what you think of these 💚☺️
Thrive market brand has both culinary and ceremonial grade matcha. I also have matcha love ceremonial grade right now. Would love to hear your review!❤
Hi that was a cool video. Have you tried Dr. Weil matcha? I have tried matcha Kari tenchi organic /or the matcha on the go ceremonial. I would like your thought. Thanks🌻
Love the topic! Is it possible to create a summary at the end with scores and prices? Makes it easier to compare :)
Ah! I didn’t really have a score for any because I feel like it’s hard to find the criteria so I went with pros cons/overview instead
Would love to see a part 2 or additionally a hojicha episode
I love hojicha 🤎🤎🤎🤎🍵💚
Yesss hojicha reviews please
I liked what you said about the ipodatea . My first matcha tasted like spinach and I began my love affair with matcha. It was in a matcha latte at Starbucks, and I heard they use Aiya brand. Im trying the Aiya brand along with some others. Haven't tasted any more spinach yet. Thank you for your taste tests. 😊
Hello which matcha do you order from Ippodo specifically? I visited the link you posted but they have about 15-20 different flavors/styles of matcha
Would love to see your take on types/brands of milk that go well with macha!
I love your cups! Rewatched a second time to check them out 😂❤
Enjoyed the video! Would love to see a second one with you trying more brands!
Working on it now! :)
Part 2 is up 🍵🫶🏻
Would love a part 2! Have you tried Senbird matcha? I just got it and can’t make up my mind - would love to hear your thoughts!
Update on Jade leaf. I was lazy one day and mixed it with my vitamix. Really getting air into it and the foam. Wow, i liked Jade leaf before and even better thru the blender.
LOVE matchaful!! I never felt like matcha woke me up until I started using the higher quality ones :) thanks for making this video!
You're so welcome!
Which ones do you really like? Brands
Love this, would love to see a part 2!👍😊 I drink all of Pique’s black teas and their fermented Pu’er tea which I love! Not as crazy about their green teas, pretty bitter, and I like their matcha but I agree I don’t think it’s the best, and quite expensive. But the selling point for their teas and matcha is not only organic but they are all quadruple tested for molds and toxins, heavy metals, pesticides, radioactive isotopes, etc, which is really important for me because these toxins can be really prevalent in matcha teas, and any teas, even if they are organic. So is important to check for these. But my go to matcha for years has been Encha, they have all grades, their ceremonial and latte grades are both excellent, and the price is very reasonable especially with a subscription. It’s also a brand I trust for quality & testing, and also grown in Uji Japan. So I would love for you to try it.😊 But I also really want to try the Matchaful, House of Matcha and the Ippodo, I just don’t know which ones to choose?😅
Part 2 is up! I agree their matcha isn’t very tasty it’s more so the testing
@Veggiekins what is the device that is clip on your top. The little box that somewhat blinking with greenish light 2 bars.
The cups you use in your video are so cute!
I have heard that it's best not to use milk when making Matcha Lattes because the daily affects the benefits of the tea. Is it best to use something plant based like soy, oat or almond milk? Thank you!
Maeda-en ceremonial grade matcha tea 🍵is my favorite. Its a bit pricey, well worth the investment. Thanks for sharing. 😊
I really enjoy Zen wonders! They have a variety of matcha, genmaicha and hojicha that I all love! Would love to know your thoughts :)
Which Ipoddo blend do you reccomend? 🙂
For the ippodo, is the one you referenced still in stock ? Thanks
I'm curious if you'e tried Steve Smith matcha- it isn't bright green, I don't taste any bitterness. I wonder how it compares.
Jade Leaf is my favorite. I have been drinking it now for about 8 years, and each time I tried something else, I always find my way back to Jade Leaf. I really feel my body soaks it up- I feel so good, just an overall healthier feeling within me. I do not know exactly what it does on an internal level, but I go by how I feel. And the taste, is perfect for me.
Hi I haven’t tried anything else. I do know that when I first started with Dr.Weil tea it gave me a pick up …. I don’t feel it like before. How much 1/2 teaspoon? Try different brand to see. Thanks🌻🎇
Totally agree!
I agree it’s expensive that’s why I wait for coupons. Otherwise I couldn’t afford it too.
I love Jade Leaf also!
jade leaf is what i opt to since quitting coffee
Can you do a review on Vital Proteins Matcha Latte Collagen?
Which Ippodo matcha did you test here? Thank you
Thank you so freaking much for this video!!!!
hi i would like to know what kind of milk do you use to drink your matcha and the name please!!
Great video!! Thank you!! Please consider doing one for hojicha :)
would have been more interesting if you did a blind taste test on which one you like best lol
Kinda hard when you drink it with all that milk.
@@JT-zy2ftshe did try all of them without milk first and then with milk. But like she said we can drink which ever we like and I would say whichever we can afford besides we all have different taste and palate so whatever make each one of us happy 😊
@@bsantiago945 I completely agree. Just saying that I wouldn’t buy 20g of $60 plus matcha to add milk to it. More expensive matcha has subtle tasting notes that you won’t taste while adding milk.
Can you please try the Whole Foods 365 brand matcha! Also… do you have an affordable matcha to recommend that you like?
Ippodo is my go to end of the day drink. I daily drink it, so I have Wakaki (cheap) for most of the week and save my nice expensive stuff for the weekend like Ummon or Kanza(hella pricey).
ippodo tea shop was recommended to me by a Japanese person living in Kyoto. Too bad they don't have a shop in Australia as the shipping cost is almost as same as the tea.
I love Junbi's!!
Love this review!! I always just buy random matcha brands at the supermarket so I should really invest in a higher quality one in the future 😅 also side note I think there a few editing bloops where a frame will flash in and out of the video!
I have been using Heapwell Finest matcha. This is the deep green finest matcha for an affordable price.
Please share where your matcha bowl with a spout is from. Thanks!
have you done a review on harney and sons matcha?
Thank you🙏🏿🙏🏿🌞💚🌱🍃I learned a lot
What do you mix it with milk?
Try nioteas matcha. I’m curious to know what you think of them
What is your preferred milk for lattes?
The Ito En brand green tea at Costco is indeed delicious and a great value but they use nylon tea bags which seeps micro plastics into your cup. It’s better to buy loose leaf and brew in a Kyusu.
thoughts on the Bloom nutrition mari's matcha?
I’m also an Ippodo matcha drinker. Glad you and your grandmas also approve of it!
I typically drink the Trader Joe's or mighty leaf matcha, but tried Costco's recently. I got 3 bags for $50 total. It was the first time I had to take opened food back because Costco's was utter garbage, totally undrinkable. Even mixing it into a latte was nasty to me. Would ONLY be consumable in baking. I was so curious about Pique's compared to these matchas since it's marketed so heavily, thanks for reviewing them!! I'm going to get one of your recs :) Also, I'm curious about Bird Blend flavored matcha! I saw someone's collection on r/tea and I used to LOVE T2's orange jaffa matcha & salted milkshake matcha, which they don't sell in the US anymore, but I wonder if Bird Blend's matchas would be any good.
Weird cause i bought in costco three times and it was good imo
isn't the plastic there to minimize oxidation?
Have u tried the mushroom matcha one?
I have tried it and it was a really good Japanese brand but to me it tasted like seaweed/aquarium smell. I even bought the whisk...I wish I liked it!
Sen cha will forever be my favorite 🥹
Thank you for the review.
My pleasure!
Please do a part two!
Part 2 is up 🍵🫶🏻
The one from Costco is a bit weird tasting. I think it has an after taste like seaweed smell? 🤔
Thank you so much. I just got your favorite ❤️
I’d like to see your review on Chafinity!
I’m Japanese, but never cared about Matcha until I came to Canada. Wow..people are really like Matach..スゲェーな。海外の抹茶パワー。
Why you never cared at first
How big is a serving? 1 teaspoon of powder? ❤
Where did you get your Chawan from?
Loooooove this
How can you make matcha latte creamy
Which ippodo blend do you get??
nice video!
If a matcha powder smells quite like seaweed, do you think it is a low quality matcha? How to recognize a high quality matcha?
Color is a good way of determining quality. A good quality matcha will be bright bright green and smell sweet. Where do you buy your matcha?
Is matcha not supposed to have a green tea flavor? Those seemed to be ranked last.
The brand matcha I had , I did not see in this 8 kind of your show .. Thanks
Could you try Naoki Spring Blend Matcha?
Added to my list!
I think that Trader Joe’s and jade leaf aren’t the same. Personally prefer jade leaf because I get a better color, almost no chunks and smoother flavor when making iced latte
I agree that at least the Jade Leaf organic ceremonial grade - tea house edition did not seem the same as Trader Joe's. I actually happen to like that strong jasmine tea aftertaste she's talking about. Maybe the Jade Leaf First Harvest single serves taste more similar?
I’d really like to see a review on Mushroom Matcha
Trader Joes: $0.71 per gram Costco: $0.15 per gram Golde: $0.70 per gram Matchaful: $1.17 per gram Jade Leaf: $1.42 per gram Junbi: $1.15 per gram Pique: $1.00 per gram Ippodo: $1.00 per gram
I do like junbi!
The costco one is not good at all. I drink match everyday and ran out of my usual so I tried the costco one. I took two sips and could not finish my drink.
This is not about the review, but I’m curious as to what the black square is on your shirt? Great video though and very helpful
It's a mic!
This video is helpful. Have you try any Japanese originated brand?
Ippodo is a Japanese brand. Kettl and tea dealers are where I get my matcha. High quality and you know where your tea is coming from.
I personally love Cafe Match Maiko’s ceremonial grade matcha! It’s $15 for 50g too super affordable for the quality
there’s a matcha cafe maiko near me but i didn’t know you could buy their matcha powder! do you know if you buy it online or in-store?
I agree! I got a sample from their matcha kit and it’s amazing. I actually have the Costco version and you can tell the difference between the taste.
Where can you buy it?
I love Matcha tea , I drink every day . Any way thank you so much ❤❤
did anyone catch which ippodo blend she featured in this video?
You should try Aiya matcha
try matcha dna brand
Do you find some matches give you more focus than others ?
I have been using Trader Joes matcha for years! It's so good but the packaging is super annoying
Just bought matcha tea after I watched this!
Please try Nekohama brand!!
Definitely! I've tried it personally but will try it next round :)
Have you tried chamberlain coffee’s matcha?
I have! I'm not a fan, I think coffee is her true passion but the matcha was just OK.
Hi, new to your channel, do you think the Trader Joe’s isn’t actually “real” matcha at all? So confused about that one.
It's low quality, not necessarily "not real" :)
"it's perfect" my brain immediately: "you're perfect"
Which is the best matchaful or ippido
Ippodo is my preference over the two