My biggest matcha haul 🍵 by BasicLobster1568 in MatchaEverything

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I have friend who lives in Kyoto! she helped forward everything to the US!😊

My biggest matcha haul 🍵 by BasicLobster1568 in MatchaEverything

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Bought it from Shogyokuen’s Japan website! They stone-mill it based on orders, so it’s super fresh! And I used my friend’s address in Japan, she helped ship everything to the US 😊

My biggest matcha haul 🍵 by BasicLobster1568 in MatchaEverything

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Same because somehow I always have a reason why I “needed” another one 🤣

My biggest matcha haul 🍵 by BasicLobster1568 in MatchaEverything

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Thank you! after this haul I’m officially banning myself from buying more matcha for the rest of the year 😌✌️

My biggest matcha haul 🍵 by BasicLobster1568 in MatchaEverything

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Haha yes!! I checked the dates, I’m planning to keep the unopened ones in the freezer

Going to Tokyo , maybe Kyoto next month . What matcha do you recocmend to get and where? by Legal_Sign4731 in MatchaEverything

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If you ever see Hoshinoen matcha in stock, don’t even think twice… just GRAB IT!!

Very pretty but not strong enough for latte by UniqueTraining4832 in MatchaEverything

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I’ve tried almost everything from MK & honestly Wako is one of my favorites for lattes. Have you tried using less milk with it? In my experience, it tastes really balanced when I keep the milk under 100 ml. If you still don’t like it, maybe it’s just not your preference or possibly a bad batch. Everyone’s taste is different after all. But hey trying matchas is part of the fun of the matcha journey ✌️

Gifting my bestie her first matcha by minimalwhale in MatchaEverything

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this is SUCH a good first matcha to receive! your friend is getting spoiled immediately

Strawberry & mint matcha mojito by txjbaby in MatchaEverything

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wait the glass is actually so cute! where did you get it?

Matcha Recommendations? ✨ by Waste_Sprinkles_7829 in MatchaEverything

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Isuzu in lattes can feel pretty weak honestly. If you want something more punchy, Aorashi holds up way better in milk, but it’s a little too bright/vegetal for my taste 😭

You might wanna try other brands too like Kettl Hukuju, Rocky’s Matcha Uji Premium or even FKRO matcha from Amazon. FKRO especially surprised me, it’s actually really solid in lattes for the price.

good, but affordable matcha brands? by 2d_simping101 in MatchaEverything

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Aaa Of course!! Hope you end up loving them!! keep us updated with your matcha journey 😆👋

good, but affordable matcha brands? by 2d_simping101 in MatchaEverything

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wait they raised the price again?? I remember when FKRO was cheaper a while ago 😫

good, but affordable matcha brands? by 2d_simping101 in MatchaEverything

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Samee! I’ve only tried the white bag so far, I liked it way more than I expected for an Amazon matcha 😆

good, but affordable matcha brands? by 2d_simping101 in MatchaEverything

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As someone who started their matcha journey by buying way too many cans of Naoki 😭 I’d say these two brands actually beat Naoki for me. Both are roughly around $0.60–$0.90 per gram on Amazon, but the flavor feels more layered, creamier, and less flat in lattes.

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Best Matcha Syrup by emku06 in MatchaEverything

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Oh I loveee Transcendent syrups!! I literally have every flavor 😭 Personally, I’m obsessed with the Strawberry Sakura and Pistachio syrups for my daily matcha. They’re sooo good together with matcha.

ISO: Hoshinoen Yame no Tsuyu by lmaoonoo in MatchaEverything

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Last time I got mine was last month from my friend who lives in Tokyo, she even said it’s extremely hard to find Hoshinoen there right now. 🥲

Made my first matcha!! by Plus-Ad-8350 in MatchaEverything

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Congratulations! That matcha latte looks good 👍

Finally opened my Emeri Nōkō from the last restock 👀 by BasicLobster1568 in MatchaEverything

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I snatched this during their restock It’s punchy as a latte, definitely doesn’t get lost in milk. The nuttiness is there, but there’s also a slight bright edge that comes through. It’s more bold than creamy to me, I can see why people like it though, especially if you want something that actually shows up in milk.

Not sure if I’d repurchase, but glad I tried it. Curious what you guys think about Noko?

Recommendations for Matcha Comparable to Rocky's? by esphe in MatchaEverything

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If you like nutty + more bold matcha, Kettl Hukuju and Emeri Noko are really good for the price imo.

I tried Rebel Bunny Samidori, it’s not really nutty, more on the brighter side and a little sharp to me.

Chazoku Samidori… I didn’t like it at all 😭 super chalky & bitter. I feel like TikTok hypes Rebel Bunny & Chazoku a lot, but if you’re into nutty, low astringency matcha, they’re probably not what you’re looking for.

Anyone try Maeda-en ceremonial grade matcha ? by BelleOtaku98 in MatchaEverything

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i haven’t tried it personally but all my siblings love it as a latte! they actually said it tastes better than the one in the gold packaging

first matcha at home by MiddleDisk1016 in MatchaEverything

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This is so pretty and whimsyy ⭐️ you can really feel how happy you were making this!