Company: Pique
Type: pure matcha
From: Japan
Grade: Ceremonial
Ounces: 2
Price: $58
Price Per Ounce: $29
Rating: 4.5 / 5
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Matcha Review
Pique matcha comes in thoughtful packaging, a rectangular box which separates to reveal 28 on-the-go packets. Each packet can be mixed with 12 oz of hot or cold water. The packets open quite easily, although it takes some practice to squish them so you get all the matcha goodness out. After opening the packet, there’s a fresh sweet grassy smell, and the matcha has a vibrant green color. I can’t confirm this, but it would make sense that storing matcha in these small packets keeps the matcha fresher as there’s less chance of oxidation (vs. storage in a foil bag or tin can). They’re also great for travel.
Whisking 1/2 a packet of the matcha with 4-6 oz of water produced a nice froth with plenty of small bubbles. Pique Sun Goddess ceremonial matcha has a pleasant sweet grassy smell. Taking a sip, the matcha has a smooth and silky texture on the palette, and balanced sweet grassy, earthy flavor with no bitterness. I also tried mixing 2 packets into a Hario cold brew tea bottle, and this matcha was delicious served cold as well.
Overall, I’m a big fan of this matcha, it has unexpectedly become one of my new favorites. The unique packaging makes it easy to pack matcha on-the-go, the matcha is triple-screened for toxins, shaded for 35% longer, and tastes delicious. I’ll be adding this to my regular matcha drink rotation.
About the Company
From the Pique website:
The World’s PUREST matcha, crafted to the HIGHEST standards of the FINEST ceremonial grade matcha.
- The FIRST matcha to Quadruple Toxin Screen for
1. Heavy metals and Fluoride
2. Pesticides
3. Toxic Mold
4. Radioactive Isotopes - The FIRST matcha designed for mindfulness and shaded for 35% longer to produce more amino acids like l-theanine and creamy, umami flavor with each serving.
- The FIRST matcha that meets the world’s purest standards AND delivers the same quality and flavor of the highest grade ceremonial grade matcha created by renowned teamasters for tea ceremonies in Japan.
