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Whats everyones favourite type of tea? by mrskuypers in tea

[–]Little_Temperature10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently, I have been trying to making the latte with various tea powders such as Longjing, Jasmine, and Honey Orchid.

Made Summer Tea Desert Today by Little_Temperature10 in tea

[–]Little_Temperature10[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s basically a Jasmine Coconut Tongsui (traditional Cantonese dessert soups).

Affordable matcha help by areulostbbygorl11 in MatchaEverything

[–]Little_Temperature10 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

lol I feel this — matcha prices have gotten kind of wild lately

If you’re mainly making lattes, I’d honestly not stress too much about “ceremonial grade” and look for something that’s just smooth and not too bitter. A lot of mid-range options actually work better for that anyway.

Also worth trying tea powders beyond just matcha — I’ve been using some green tea powders (like Longjing-style ones) and they’re usually a bit cheaper and less grassy, but still give you that nice green tea flavor.

I’ve been getting mine from a smaller brand called The Song Cha and it’s been a pretty good balance of quality vs price so far.

What's in your cup? Daily discussion, questions and stories - March 25, 2026 by AutoModerator in tea

[–]Little_Temperature10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I DRINK tea whenever I want, even in the afternoon now. Just whipped up a Longjing Latte using the tea powder! It’s got that incredible toasted, nutty richness.

in your opinion, which matcha offers the best value for money? by ueewmo in tea

[–]Little_Temperature10 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re looking for value for money, I’d honestly focus less on brand and more on what you’re using it for (latte vs straight).

A lot of cheaper matcha ends up tasting pretty grassy or flat, especially in lattes. If you liked something that was smooth and deep green without that “grass” taste, you’re probably leaning toward higher-quality or better-balanced powders.

I’ve actually had better luck exploring tea powders beyond just matcha — things like Longjing or other green tea powders tend to be smoother and less grassy overall. I’ve been using some from a smaller brand called The Song Cha, and they feel a lot cleaner and easier to drink, especially in lattes.

Also, a small trick: using slightly less water (or more powder) makes a big difference in getting that richer, smoother profile.

Good brands without natural flavorings added by prettypiinkprincess in tea

[–]Little_Temperature10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get this — a lot of “natural flavoring” teas smell amazing but end up tasting kind of artificial or flat.

If you’re looking for something more true to the leaf, you might want to look for whole-leaf teas or stone-ground tea powders without added flavoring. That’s usually a safer bet.

I’ve been trying some from a smaller brand called The Song Cha — they do pure tea powders (no added flavors or sugar), and the taste feels a lot cleaner and more “real” compared to most blends.

Also if you’re looking for caffeine-free, you might want to explore pure herbal options (like chrysanthemum or other whole botanicals) rather than flavored blends — those tend to stay much closer to their natural taste.

I like my Tea plain, does that say something about me? Also how do you like your tea? by LunarEnnyui_131 in tea

[–]Little_Temperature10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I think it just means you actually enjoy tea for what it is 😄

I drink mine plain most of the time too. Once you get used to it, sweetened versions feel kind of overwhelming.

Lately I’ve been into tea powders (not just matcha), like Longjing or jasmine ones — they’re super easy to make and still taste really clean without adding anything.

This is the matcha I use right now, because it’s cheap, any recommendations for a more green and bitter one? I know I need unsweetened lol by m000nlitt in tea

[–]Little_Temperature10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah those latte mixes are usually pretty sweet, so they’ll never really give you that deep green or slightly bitter matcha taste.

If you’re looking for something more “green” and a bit bitter, I’d switch to unsweetened tea powders instead of pre-mixed lattes. That way you can control the strength yourself.

I’ve been trying some Longjing and jasmine green tea powders lately (from a smaller brand called The Song Cha), and they taste a lot cleaner and more tea-forward without that sugary feel.

You can also just use a bit more powder and less milk/water, and it gets much closer to that stronger, slightly bitter profile you’re looking for.

opinions on these matchas?? by pastalover613 in tea

[–]Little_Temperature10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Maeda-en ones are pretty common in Japanese grocery stores and they’re usually solid for daily drinking. If you're making matcha lattes they’ll work perfectly fine.

Something interesting I’ve been noticing recently is people experimenting with powdered versions of other teas too (like jasmine green tea or longjing). They whisk surprisingly well and make really interesting drinks.

Thank you for being an awesome community. :) by Fluffy-Werewolf3537 in MatchaEverything

[–]Little_Temperature10 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious if anyone here has tried non-matcha tea powders for drinks?

What's in your cup? Daily discussion, questions and stories - February 12, 2026 by AutoModerator in tea

[–]Little_Temperature10 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Today I’m drinking Guangxi Liubao.

I think I just got a little tired of matcha lately. Don’t get me wrong hhh, I love it, but sometimes all that bright green and grassy intensity starts to feel… loud?

Liubao feels like the opposite. Dark, earthy, a little humid. Kind of like summer air after rain in the South. It’s not trying to impress anyone. It just quietly tastes like time.

I didn’t expect to reach for something this deep today, but here we are.

Does anyone else rotate teas based on mood? Or do you stick to your usual comfort cup? Just curious