AKI MATCHA - Organic Hojicha Powder – Japanese Roasted Green Tea Powder | Hojicha Tea Made by Premium First Harvest Tencha and Gyokuro from Shizuoka, Japan - Rich, Sweet, Smoky Flavor – 100g (50 Serv)

Lately, I've been experimenting with various Matcha powders to determine the best balance between cost and quality. I conducted a taste test, and here's my assessment of the 10 Ceremonial Grade Matcha options I tried.About Cost:- Ippodo: $1.55/gr - size 20g- MatchaKari: $1/gr - size 30g- Aki: $1/gr - size 30g- Matchabar: $.83/gr - size 30g- Kyoto Dew: $.83/gr - size 30g- Jade Leaf: $.67/gr - size 30g- Encha: $.65/gr - size 30g- Naoki: $.60/gr - size 40g- Aki: $.60/gr - size 50g- Kenko: $.90/gr - size 30g- Pure Chimp: $.30/gr - size 50g...Here is Top 4:#1: Aki matcha ($1/gram)size 30gRating: 10/10This matcha is super tasty, Hands down the best Matcha I’ve ever tasted.Very smooth & creamy like chocolate, great smell aroma, vibrant green color, sweet aftertaste. I love it!The price is acceptable, not so pricy.#2: Ippodo: $1.55/gramSize 20gRating: 9/10I have used Ippodo for very long time like 8yrs, very good matcha overall, but its very pricey to use daily. Earthy taste, sweet, Intense and complex with an unmatched bright rich green color. This is a limited use Matcha for me because of the price.#3: Aki: $.60/gramSize 50gRating: 8.5/10Beside 30g version, this 50g version from Aki brought me a surprise. Come with $0.60/gr I thought it was just good as mid-price range, but actually its super tasty as well. Not so vibrant green color like the aki 30g size, but its taste so good, very sweet after taste, very smooth and creamy, sweet umami, nutty.I use this one as daily usucha matcha mornings.#4: Kyoto Dew: $0.83/gramSize 30gRating: 7/10A particularly good Matcha but lacks the high complexity of Ippodo and Aki. Mild bittersweet, earthy, smooth and slightly milky complex with a bright rich green color.About The rest:Rating:- MatchaKari: 6.5/10- Matchabar: 5.5/10- Jade Leaf: 5/10- Encha: 6/10- Naoki: 6/10- Kenko: 6.5/10- Pure Chimp: 3/10

As someone who frequently travels between Japan and the USA, I've had the privilege of experiencing matcha at its finest on both sides of the Pacific. Recently, I conducted a thorough test of 17 different matcha brands, and I can confidently say that nothing quite compares to the exceptional quality of this matcha superior matcha 30g from Aki.I have used Aki Matcha for my F&B business since 2014, I always carry it with me every time I go as my morning routine without using coffee. Whether I'm in the bustling streets of New York or soaking up the sun in California. This matcha takes me on a journey with every sip, reminding me of the serene tea ceremonies in Kyoto and the vibrant energy of Tokyo.About the quality,- Color: Vibrant green.- Smell: I can tell right away that it's top-notch stuff just by smelling it, great aroma, so fresh.- The taste: It's creamy, smooth, bold like chocolate, rich flavor and perfect balance of flavors and not bitter at all.I've made matcha lattes and the traditional Usucha Matcha tea, and it nails it every time.So, if you're into matcha, do yourself a favor and give Aki Matcha a shot. You won't be disappointed. It's all about quality here, and this matcha delivers.

This is my 3rd purchase from this company. Love the taste and helps give my memory a good spark!! ARIGATO Aki Matcha!!On opening the packet there was a very floral aroma. It has a very verdant green colour with no bitterness at all. Aki has a very subtle grassy hint with a smooth and sweet after taste that is equally very good as a ceremonial tea or delicious matcha latte. Overall, very good quality matcha for such a great price! Highly recommended. 🍵

Good clean flavor! Calm energy boost which last most of the day increases my productivity at work and at home

It's worth the hype in New York city!As a self-proclaimed matcha snob, I can be quite picky when it comes to matcha brands.During my trip in NYC, I bought a matcha drink from 5th ave nyc, saw the sign showed proudly served aki matcha...then I tried buying from amazon to make it myself at home.This matcha exceeded all my expectations! Their ceremonial matcha is top-notch and definitely lives up to its ceremonial grade. The bright green color and fine, silky texture indicate its high quality. When I took my first sip, I was blown away by the rich umami flavor and the absence of any bitterness.

if you enjoy making matcha lattes at home I think this is a great choice, nice smooth flavor subtle sweetness no grassy taste

It arrived quickly and I immediately make a cup of tea. First the color was that perfect light green. Then the smell, oh, it had that wonderful smell that only good quality matcha can have. Taste, umami, sweet, creamy, so good I wanted another cup right away. I read the negative reviews and for the price was expecting a lower quality but I was rather surprised that it was such good quality at this price point. This will now be my regular go-to brand. Bravo and cheers for the grower and processor of this wonder matcha!

I thought it tasted a bit bitter. Nothing special and of course I want organic ceremonial grade Matcha, but there’s so much out there that says it’s organic and ceremonial but how can you trust it? Inquiring mind does need to know.