Tea powder recommendations

[Ramsay]

I am looking for either matcha or ground sencha powder to use as an "instant" type tea by stirring it into room temp or cold water. Flavor and ability to dissolve are important. I realize that there will be some sediment and that it won't completely dissolve. Would appreciate suggestions, experiences, etc.

I tried a sweetened matcha product from Maiko Tea which was delicious and dissolved well, but later discovered that it contained more sugar than matcha.

Thanks.

[britt]

I am looking for either matcha or ground sencha powder to use as an "instant" type tea by stirring it into room temp or cold water. Flavor and ability to dissolve are important. I realize that there will be some sediment and that it won't completely dissolve. Would appreciate suggestions, experiences, etc.

I tried a sweetened matcha product from Maiko Tea which was delicious and dissolved well, but later discovered that it contained more sugar than matcha.

Thanks.

I have used Yuuki-cha's Sakuraka and Iroka matchas with hot water, cold water, and cold water with ice later added (after whisking/stirring). I have not tried them with warm or room temp water. With either hot or very cold water, both of these disolved very well. I also like the flavor of both, especially the Sakuraka, which has a unique aroma as well.

I imagine there are many other matchas that will do what you want, but these are the only two I have tried with cold water. My understanding is that near-boiling and near-freezing water will both properly dissolve (suspend is more accurate) the matcha in the water.

[Chip]

It seems that matcha and sencha will suspend quite easlily in cold water pretty easily. Technically as Britt mentioned, it does not actually dissolve. The pawdered sencha can be poured into cold water and simply shaken.

Both O-Cha and Den's have powdered sencha. O-Cha has both organic and conventional. Den's has conventional only but is "grown in a chemical free environment," They also offers 4 gram packs for added convenience.

There are many sellers of matcha, my list toppers include O-Cha, Zencha, Den's, Ippodo as I have tried these and am very satisfied with the product and service. There are others who are frequently discussed as well including Maiko.

I am justifiably leary of Yuuki-cha for reasons I have stated elsewhere.

[Ramsay]

Chip - What are your issues with Yuuki-Cha? Can you either summarize or refer me to older threads where this has been explained? Thanks

[Ramsay]

Chip - Never mind my question regarding Yuuki-Cha. I did a search and found the thread.

[skilfautdire]

I am looking for either matcha or ground sencha powder to use as an "instant" type tea by stirring it into room temp or cold water. Flavor and ability to dissolve are important. I realize that there will be some sediment and that it won't completely dissolve.

For some reason I do not know I would not use matcha for that prupose. Eg. I would whisk matcha and not try to dissolve it with a spoon. I do not know why at the moment.

OTOH, I had some Yuuki-cha sencha powder and it's nice. I drank that as a quick breakfast tea. Make sure you still have the spoon around while drinking to spin it a couple of times. Nice all-around round taste.

If you have a Japanese (super)market around you might find something like the following. This one is organic (if this is a criteria) and has a pretty good taste. $7 for 40g. Haven't seen that at a Chinese SUPERmarket. You'd really have to go Japanese on that.

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