Rishi Tea Everyday Matcha Organic Green Tea Powder

This is actually a fantastic beginner matcha. It has a forgiving, smooth flavor that doesn't hit you with harsh bitterness, and it works beautifully with milk and sweeteners if you're not ready for straight-up matcha. Multiple reviewers mentioned it's 'not too intense or vegetal,' making it perfect for experimenting with lattes and smoothies. Plus, it's affordable enough that you won't stress about wasting expensive powder while you're learning to whisk.

The flavor is smooth with nutty, slightly sweet, and earthy notes. Yes, there's some grassiness (it's matcha, after all), but reviewers consistently praised how it avoids harsh bitterness. A couple people did mention it can taste more grassy if you drink it plain without any milk or sweetener, so if you're concerned about that vegetal flavor, just add a splash of your favorite milk or a touch of honey and you'll get a really pleasant, balanced taste.

It froths beautifully! Multiple reviewers specifically mentioned how well it whisks up and creates that nice frothy texture you want in a matcha latte. It also mixes well with milk, so you're not left battling clumps at the bottom of your cup. The vibrant, bright green color - mentioned by tons of reviewers - shows it's quality leaf that's been properly processed, which helps with that smooth mixing.

This is the most common complaint: the 1.05 oz tin is genuinely small. If you're making daily matcha lattes, you'll go through it quickly - probably within a couple weeks depending on how heavy-handed you are with the powder. Reviewers love the quality for the price, but several wished it came in a larger size. Think of it as perfect for testing whether you like matcha, or as a backup/everyday option if you already have a ceremonial grade for special occasions.

This is positioned as an everyday, culinary-grade matcha rather than ceremonial grade, and reviewers who've tried both say the flavor is more one-dimensional and straightforward - but that's not necessarily bad. You get clean energy without the crash, good color, and smooth taste at a fraction of ceremonial prices. Matcha enthusiasts actually mentioned keeping this as their 'daily driver' for lattes and recipes while saving their pricier ceremonial matcha for traditional whisked tea. For the price point, the quality really delivers.

A few reviewers mentioned the tin can be a bit tricky - it's sometimes difficult to open and close cleanly, and the fine powder can puff out when you open it. There were also a couple isolated reports of broken seals or unclear expiration dates, though these seem to be the exception rather than the rule. Just check your tin when it arrives, and consider transferring it to an airtight container if the original tin gives you trouble.