Matcha

Matcha demands patience, a whisk, and a little tolerance for mess, because this powdered green tea only shows its best side when it is sifted and whisked properly. By our assessment, that effort is rewarded with a dense, vivid cup and a deeper tea flavour than most brewed greens manage. The downside is obvious: it is fussier than bagged tea, and clumps or poor mixing can make the drink feel gritty. In practice it is a small ritual rather than a quick mug, especially outside the usual tea bowl setup. It sits apart from ordinary green tea as a powdered style with a stronger presence and more culinary uses in drinks and sweets. The catalogue’s 590039, 602816 and 7 are simply part of the recorded name.