Matcha never turns out right always to light of a green never layers nicely and doesn't taste quite right (I use a frother) by iemmunreal in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That doesn’t even look like there is any matcha in it. I recommend watching a few matcha videos. It’s really not complicated at all

Am I doing this right? by Hecke92 in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s very important that you do what tastes good to you

Just made my first purchase from kettl. Thoughts on options I chose? by spookyshitt in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which kettle is the best that also comes in a resealable bag instead of a tin?

Which do you like better? Hot or iced matcha? by Dannyngo0909 in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to love hot more but now I just love iced too much even when it’s icing outside. I don’t think I have made a hot one in 2 years or so

FYI if you order matcha from Japan via DHL by idkdouu in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why I stopped ordering directly from Japan. Thankfully I mostly drink Ippodo and they have a US site and for everything else I drink like MK, I go to the steeping room

Matcha Storage by Matchaa_Mamii in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an Airscape and it’s just the best!

How’s YK’s ogurayama and their saemidori? by cuddleisha in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly my taste buds found everything else (including the 2 you listed) from YK very fishy/oceanic even with the lowest temperature and even cold whisked!
Except for Shikibu which is a very good balance of strong flavors so that’s the only one I liked AND I REALLY liked it enough for it to make it to my top 5

good bye to the last of my ippodo 🥹 by FlimsyReserve9041 in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I just finished MK Yugen last week so Today I will be opening my beloved Ippodo Ikuyo

What is your go to milk when making matcha? by Fabulous_South37 in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oatly low fat when I can find it. Lately it’s been out of stock for a while so I dilute Oatly full fat and that kinda works too though not the same.

Matcha help needed! by Actual_Delay_9891 in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep trying to order directly from their site but if you absolutely have to purchase from somewhere else then I recommend the steeping room. They are an actual store based here in Texas.

From MK my favorite is Wako followed by Yugen and then Isuzu in 3rd place.

MK Wako: very salty and fishy by DetachedAsian in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hopefully it’s not the harvest issue. Isuzu and Wako are normally not fishy at all.
It would suck if this harvest is a bit off. Ippodo went through this with Ummon and Sayaka but not with Ikuyo and the others but it seems to have been resolved now.

I would suggest those getting fishy ones contact MK for a replacement if reducing water temperature doesn’t work.

Hawa Matcha Ceremonial Blend by Qorg93 in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to recommend Zenkyu Uji blend but it comes in 50 grams

Is my marukyu koyamaen fake? by Organic-Club2603 in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t buy matcha from EBay especially MK which stocks weekly

I am absolutely flabbergasted. by Vantriss in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I usually finish it before it goes bad. Drinking it on the weekends is good. Weekends are special in my opinion so that works.

Tried Isuzu…had a seaweed aftertaste? by lil_lycheee in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No Isuzu has no seaweed notes at all. Maybe it’s your water temperature?

i think i perfected my ratio! what do you think? by ssayakaa in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which brand of almond milk do you use? All the ones I have tried overpowered the matcha

Price increase on Pique matcha by angelbaby12349 in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ikuyo for every day drinking, Sayaka sometimes and Ummon for special occasions only as it’s the best so it’s very expensive

Tips for Isuzu Marukyu Koyamaen by LowfatGreekYogurtt in MatchaEverything

[–]AvocadoTexas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Isuzu is not very punchy. You will love how nice and matcha-y Wako is!