Jade Leaf Organic Matcha Powder, Culinary Grade, 16 oz Pouch

I tried my first green tea matcha at Starbucks. It was an iced matcha with white chocolate and peppermint. I was pleasantly surprised that the flavors made for a great tasting matcha latte. I bought this Jade Leaf Matcha, and, white chocolate sauce; and, I had peppermint extract. I put the matcha and milk in a shaker and shook it up. I then heated the matcha and milk in the microwave. I put just a dab of white chocolate sauce in the indent in the bottom of the glass and poured the warm matcha into the glass. I added a drop or two of the peppermint extract. I stirred with a straw and it was delicious. I usually drink iced coffee, but, I found the warm milk and matcha with white chocolate sauce and peppermint extract was a very soothing and relaxing drink. I did also try icing this same mixture and liked it. I seem to be partial at this time to it being warm.... could be due to the cold temps and winter weather. I found the matcha dissolved best for me in a shaker; with just mixing with a spoon, the tea was less dissolved. For me, it is quicker and easier to just shake in a cup then heat it up in the microwave. Shaking, and then microwaving, produces a good head of froth, too! I find the Jade Leaf Matcha mixed only with skim milk tastes good. I think my first Matcha at Starbucks with the white chocolate sauce and peppermint has me wanting that little extra indulgence when I make mine at home. With it being a small amount of sugar using the sauce, and, no sugar using the exact, I find myself making my Starbucks replica. I am happy to know that the Matcha has less caffeine than my usual iced coffee. I, also, only use 3 half teaspoons matcha with 6 ounces of milk. I find that size serving just right.

I guess I didn't read the description, it's very small but that's on me, the product is actually very good. What it was shocking is that it was delivered without being in a pkg. or envelope making it easy for someone to tamper with it, but that is all delivery issues.