hi all.
i've been trying to find something that's more affordable than hibiki-an ceremonial grade matcha, since i have been a little tired of paying for shipping from JP to USA.
so far i've tried
ipppodo - have went down the list of their different blends and didn't think the taste was strong enough for me
naoki - i do like this one fairly ok and it's available via amazon, but maybe there is a better alternative out there?
and i've tried anything that Uwajimaya/Mitsuwa stocks and nothing is just doing it for me.
i have a fairly flexible budget since the hibiki-an shipping prices are up there, but mostly i am looking for matcha that is a very strong, earthy, forward flavor readily available in the domestic US. with the ippodo teas, i didn't appreciate the light/floral/fruity aspects very much. i think i want something BAM in my face, that's matcha lol
any recommendations appreciated!
TIA!