Everything you need to know about Matcha

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8 жыл бұрын

A comprehensive introduction to Matcha tea.
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In this video I am talking about the history of Matcha tea, different grades of Matcha, the production techniques, cultivars and best regions producing Matcha, as well as some of the health benefits associated with it. I will also be giving you my tips on how to brew it properly and how and when to drink this special Japanese green tea.
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@AkinaGod 4 жыл бұрын

Me at the store: "Why the heck does matcha cost $25 for 4 oz?" Me watching this video: "Oh."

@marilena7180 4 жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard at this because this was me the other day... XD

@ianberryisafagget 4 жыл бұрын

more like 25 an ounce

@Humalas09072006 4 жыл бұрын

ian I P

@sophia_alix 4 жыл бұрын

me too ! ;-)

@ivangalindo8031 3 жыл бұрын

www.jadeleafmatcha.com/collections/pure-matcha/products/signature-ceremonial-matcha-pouches?variant=31676706816134

@milkbreadaudios 3 жыл бұрын

I'm made the change recently from having coffee in the morning to matcha. Mind you, I don't add sugar to my coffee or matcha. I've noticed just after a few days that my stomach is hardly upset anymore, my anxiety has gone down, concentrating is easier, I actually eat less, and I feel happy and calm over all. As someone with ADHD as well, this has greatly impacted me and all my routines as a whole. Watching this video filled in the missing pieces of why I was suddenly noticing improvement overall in my health. Thank for for this informative video! Cheers! x

@AuXTechUK 2 жыл бұрын

This is likely the l-theanine that it includes, for months i have taken that specific compound as a supplement with coffee and have found similar benefits

@olejakob9216 2 жыл бұрын

I just tried this today and it really got the effect of coffee in the morning, not as quick but still, and I feel calmer

@_laifishardisntit_1379 2 жыл бұрын

Which matcha did you use?

@dogwoofwoof8154 2 жыл бұрын

@@_laifishardisntit_1379 same question

@at8630 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised something that can make you feel so good isn't illegal. Guess the government doesn't know yet.

@Epiphalactic 2 жыл бұрын

Being caffeine sensitive myself, I actually find matcha to effect me in positive ways, not negative like coffee. In the morning, when I drink it, I do usually have an empty stomach, but adding some milk to the tea for the first one seems to help with any discomfort.

@mysterio952 6 жыл бұрын

If Nestle would sell a Matchaproduct they would colour dirt green and sell it double the price than real matcha

@kevinpatrickcarey3741 5 жыл бұрын

match is crazy expensive at the Bulk Barn

@renegaderats 5 жыл бұрын

and people would buy it in mass

@edwardcm9175 5 жыл бұрын

nestle product are gmo.. nestle is super evil fuck nestle i really hate nestle dont buy nestle boycott nestle

@coybi 4 жыл бұрын

@@edwardcm9175 Im all for boycotting Nestlé but do you know how big they are? They're EVERYWHERE. I literally stumble upon random stuff in my home and suddenly find out that Nestlé is behind those products and everytime Im like wtf... It kind of seems like we cant even live without Nestlé products and we don't even know it.

@Skelath 4 жыл бұрын

You forgot the 1kgs of sugar they add per 100g of green dirt

@colleenanne4032 7 жыл бұрын

This was the single most helpful collection of information I have found yet! Thank you!

@MeiLeaf 7 жыл бұрын

:) happy that you found us Colleen

@naturalbornchiller158 7 жыл бұрын

completely agree, subscribed within half a minute. clear and concise

@Floxit 7 жыл бұрын

Agree, very informative video. You're stunning, that was captivating (but I'm also very interested by the matcha, I just bought it and I did first fails with the chasen hehe, it was well mixed, no residual powder, but I added too much water for the cream/bubbles) ! It looks the Matcha has a good influence on you. :o)

@Floxit 7 жыл бұрын

That's true about the theanine, I really feel something different, I was way more focused on my occupation, with a better self-control.

@VapeTime79 7 жыл бұрын

Floxit that's how I feel about yerba mate

@KeepCalmAndTravelOn 8 жыл бұрын

I've never wanted a cup of Macha more than after watching this video! :) thanks.

@MeiLeaf 8 жыл бұрын

+Skok w Bok Blog :)

@seroquelz 4 жыл бұрын

DEVEINING leaves? No wonder it costs so much! That is intense work, I would imagine. I hope these workers are being paid well.

@lucylulusuperguru3487 4 жыл бұрын

Well, the Japanese HAVE sort of always been known for precision and design, OCD is a by-product lol

@lj1175 3 жыл бұрын

@@lucylulusuperguru3487 😁😁😁

@GGrev 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks weeaboo

@GGrev 3 жыл бұрын

They get paid well there.

@PhantomU3P 3 жыл бұрын

Or they are third world people being paid mere pennies while importers get rich.

@tombombadilofficial 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, this guy knows his shit! I'm impressed!

@Jaytecx 7 жыл бұрын

I'll second that.

@gf4353 4 жыл бұрын

He would do well selling used cars..!!!!!

@kellytimms129 4 жыл бұрын

And he isn’t even Japanese lol

@at8630 2 жыл бұрын

No shit Sherlock. :) He definitely knows his shit from shinola.

@acexprt 5 жыл бұрын

Im so happy channels like this exist. There are enthusiasts for EVERYTHING!

@AllieMeowy 7 жыл бұрын

I just found this channel and I'm in love!! Can't wait to binge every episode

@NoelleLocke 2 жыл бұрын

I so appreciate ALL of these tea videos that you do! Please keep them coming! It's made such a difference in my life. Thank you!

@deathryusaki 6 жыл бұрын

I love how thorough every video is ! Thank you for educating me so well !

@gekcho 2 жыл бұрын

Great pacing of to-the-point, incredibly relevant and helpful information delivered in the perfect customer-friendly pitch! Don, this is one of the best vlogs in any category that I've watched in a very long time. Thank you! I wonder if there's a Mei Leaf in NY? You won a new subscriber and fan.

@k9healthy 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I watched this video a few years earlier. I recently converted to matcha from coffee. I find myself healthier and have lost weight!!! Amazing stuff!

@DarrylDomani 6 жыл бұрын

This was the best treatise on Matcha I have seen after MANY videos. Kudos!!!

@peggycrawford3694 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazing gift the knowledge of this video brings. Thank you!

@mjp8287 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation and a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for this and please keep them coming.

@KasandraWilliams 7 жыл бұрын

So informative. Thanks for making this!

@vault60.overseer10 3 жыл бұрын

Love the fact you used science for biochemical reactions and general overview of this video was perfect. Well done, and Thank You.

@valentinadannunzio 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH, finally a good expert in tea who can teach us in a easy way and with REAL information about tea and Matcha. Thank you!!! And Thank you Mei Leaf because you're one of my favourite Tea Shop in London!!!!! :D

@tjw5656 7 жыл бұрын

I have never drunk matcha but thanks to your video, and other stimuli, such as when I was browsing what is trending on a shopping site, and I had come across a ceremonial matcha brewing set. My curiosity got the best of me! And because I do enjoy drinking teas and am extremely health conscious, I thought I'd browse KZfaq for a video to teach me more about it. There was only two other videos I'd watched prior to viewing yours and without taking anything away from the previous videos I've seen you all contributed greatly to my gnosis of matcha. Thank you very much.

@micdrop-jh3pf 2 жыл бұрын

I love matcha and had no idea how time and labor-intensive it is to make. Thank you very much for this video.

@radhasubramanya2052 6 жыл бұрын

Man...You totally captivated me. There's no way a person can disagree/dislike you.such a powerful communicator :)

@SithMirth 3 жыл бұрын

What an incredibly informing video. Thanks for posting, I just ordered some matcha and I dove in before knowing everything I wanted to know. This is great.

@miu.c.c. 3 жыл бұрын

I am a big matcha enthusiast (also Japanese tea ceremony) and I enjoyed your delightful way of explaining matcha. Also a big thank you for mentioning the problem with radiation since I think that it is really important to mention and unfortunately most of the people are ignoring. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos, especially the ones on tea tasting on Chinese teas since I want to learn more about that topic. 😀🍵💚

@christinefarkas1985 7 жыл бұрын

This was a very interesting and helpful video on Matcha tea! Thank you so much! :)

@annadagrita 6 жыл бұрын

Best and most informative video about matcha 🍵 I have found so far! Thank You so much for sharing this! 🙂

@buckananda 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don. I love watching your videos. I'm at the beginning of a real matcha journey and I learned all I know from you. Can't wait to get an order from London as soon as I am able.

@epplebradley9395 7 жыл бұрын

The most informative video I've ever seen on KZfaq, well done! And I watch a lot of videos!

@MeiLeaf 7 жыл бұрын

High praise indeed thank you very much for watching.

@jswizz43 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, I was just wondering what matcha was since I see people walking out of Starbucks with it all the time and I was clueless as to what I was missing out on. This was an incredibly informative and well-articulated rabbit hole I've fallen into. Thank you!

@desireedd4803 7 жыл бұрын

Best video on matcha I have ever watched; so informative! Thank you!

@arthur78 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't know what Matcha was, and now I'm blown away by the information in this video. Going to buy some for sure. Thanks.

@bodhi6481 7 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Amazing video. So much information. Love the scientific background.

@TrasherBiner 6 жыл бұрын

Well explained, you really have a way to communicate. Very informative. Thank you.

@jeanneamato8278 4 жыл бұрын

This incredibly helpful, fascinating, and tons of information. Thank you. Glad I found this channel.

@JohnScott-Ashtree 5 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely amazing. On the strength of this video alone, I think I'll be buying my macha from you in future!

@serenity3581 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this VLOG. Very interesting and informative. I am new to matcha, and really appreciated you taking the time to explain the history and show the variations and the benefits of matcha. I noticed there were a lot of matcha teas out there in the market, and it can be quite confusing and intimidating, especially after reading all the reviews. I would really like to try this tea, considering all the benefits. Thank you once again. 🙂

@SuperPiggycat 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thank you for your mindfulness and insight to help all us beginners. Especially helpful was the tip on storage as here in Florida summers the entire state is in the steamy aracha state for six months.

@brz_nuts 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!! I was looking for some good technical/scientific information out there and stumbled across your video. The best I've ever ever watched about matcha tea. Thank you!!!

@fatimagranillo 7 жыл бұрын

never understud what matcha was until now! thank you very much for posting this type of videos!

@notreepoque5582 7 жыл бұрын

Very complete video. It gathers all the right info you need to know about matcha before purchasing and consuming it. Very clear explanations. Big thumb up from Canada.

@MeiLeaf 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@victorlibo8236 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent !!!!!!!!! Thank you for this video.

@msoe4057 4 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! And very informative. Great video! Hit everything I need to learn about matcha and all of my questions.

@sectormentor6265 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Highly educational. Subscribed after one minute! Thanks

@projecktchaos 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video! Looking forward to drinking matcha

@yangtse55 5 жыл бұрын

As one who only drinks Oolong and Keemun, I often wondered about the hype associated with green as opposed to darker teas. I think it was Healthcare Triage where they said it could be because people counteract the (minimal) healthful properties of darker teas (as well as ruining the tea) by adding cow udder exudate.

@paigewalker2216 Жыл бұрын

I had my first ever matcha today from my local coffee shop in Melbourne and it's incredible how much better I feel in comparison from drinking coffee. This is incredible content, so informative! keen to buy some ceremonial grade matcha!

@chege00 5 жыл бұрын

...and I became a Matcha expert! Very informative video! My new favourite channel! Thanks!

@CalifGirl000 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for educating me on Matcha. I had no idea of the many steps needed to create matcha. I just thought they powdered dried green tea.

@faizal4655 7 жыл бұрын

I really like your presentation.. I learned so much about matcha and with the physiology knowledge that's a great touch, you earned a sub

@MeiLeaf 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting and WELCOME!

@marundiir4241 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate subtitles in this kind of video. Thanks a lot!

@HJ-di1bo 6 жыл бұрын

I've seen this video a year ago but still I come back just to refresh my mind about matcha. Very informative and useful. Thanks for sharing.

@nirvanagilbert 7 жыл бұрын

I'll be recommending and promoting your video for my online family to check it out! Well made, thank you! Thumbs up!‼️

@MeiLeaf 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maria!

@TheJasmine131 7 жыл бұрын

So happy I found your channel today, I LOVE tea and have been playing around with more body benefiting teas (rather than all the delicious blends I like to collect) and I just purchased a bunch of matcha this week and have been on a soapbox telling everyone about it lol

@user-ei3bu6fz8r 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for useful and well systematized information. Good luck and good tea!

@rosettaswinton7780 3 жыл бұрын

I love this presentation. Matcha green tea is soooooo AWESOME!!!

@MrStrats 8 жыл бұрын

These videos are amazing. I could watch them all day.

@MeiLeaf 8 жыл бұрын

+Tim Gleason Thank you! So happy that you are enjoying them and thanks for watching.

@jposco 8 жыл бұрын

I agree

@g.a.theodoropoulou2615 7 жыл бұрын

I rarely comment on youtube, but that was such an informative video! Job very well done!

@MeiLeaf 7 жыл бұрын

:) thanks for commenting

@bigbeefscorcho 6 жыл бұрын

What a pleasant, informative fellow. Definitely going to refer to more of these videos as I continue to branch out and try new teas. Thanks friend!

@cement1818 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video! I learned so much about Matcha as a beginner. I will definitely visit your store when I travel there!

@coybi 4 жыл бұрын

Some people may find this boring but I love how detailed the information is. Ive been wanting to get some high quality Matcha tea, but there seems to be a lot of garbage out there so I feel like this will help a lot with chosing the right brand. Thanks!

@a.thales7641 Жыл бұрын

And his voice and articulation. Perfect

@naomig3694 7 жыл бұрын

Great informative video, clearly presented, thank you so much.

@MeiLeaf 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Naomi!

@Alongajornada 6 жыл бұрын

AWESOME video, thank you so much for all the helpful info!

@GG-yn6jw 4 жыл бұрын

This was the best video I've seen for macha, especially for beginners like me. I now have some great information, and a broder understanding. Thank you, well done!👏👏👏

@ramziha4678 6 жыл бұрын

omg I learned a tone about macha thanx you

@EricBryan 7 жыл бұрын

Lately I love to mix gyokuro green tea with matcha. I don't usually like to mix teas, but they compliment each other nicely. Glad you mentioned about the radiation. Always something to be concerned about. Your shop is one of the few that I trust, because I know you are looking for and offering only the best and purest teas.

@MeiLeaf 7 жыл бұрын

Matcha definitely works very well with other Japanese green teas, thanks for commenting!

@tobybosy 7 жыл бұрын

Your videos are informative. It encourages me consume tea the right way! You are Dr. Tea!

@2SanityAtitsBest2 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Great information and I love the way that you covered everything. Thank you very much for this.

@TheAutumnElve 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the info about feeling nauseous. The first time I tried matcha I actually vomited. Ive been weary ever since. Ive just placed an order for some ceremonial grade matcha so will try drinking after eating. Thanks!

@johns.6543 4 жыл бұрын

I would highly recommend Sugimoto ceremonial grade matcha. Its $30 for 28 grams but they also have a 100 gram pouch for $80. They offer free shipping on any orders over $75 too

@DankBudd 4 жыл бұрын

J Stud try rishi teas matcha , very high quality

@mariaspatola6093 Жыл бұрын

Thanks😊

@chrisorchard4041 7 жыл бұрын

Again I agree - very helpful and clear explanations. Brilliant work.

@danielray5571 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you mentioned about being nauseous, just as I was drinking it on an empty stomach... And feeling nauseous.

@eileenstephenson6295 4 жыл бұрын

I'm changing my diet and this helped alot!! (I'm not over weight or anything I just want a healthier life) Thank you!

@booshallmighty 4 жыл бұрын

Matcha tea contains lead, which is poison.

@DraQen1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! not only an extremely informative video - a very friendly one too!! (I didn't even think to ask about radiation testing..) - and after hearing your words on why.. it makes perfect sense and will be top of my checklist! I'm looking forward to swapping my coffees out with more high quality matcha now.

@danteconsonero2315 6 жыл бұрын

I love everything about this channel.

@suecone2198 5 жыл бұрын

This is the most information I have found on this tea!

@sophia_alix 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for this amazing review/commentary.. ps: Thank you for pointing out the radiation values and how important it is to eat or drink organic.. Kind regards xx

@CharliePayne1 2 жыл бұрын

We just found this out as well! So interesting 🧐

@M.Moadeli123 8 жыл бұрын

Loved your video. Loved that you smiled. Have a smile back on my face and reminded me of the power it beholds. Furthermore, very informative video indeed. You'd make a great teacher. Anyone would love to sit and listen to you. Haha thank you.

@MeiLeaf 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, reading your comment brought a smile to our faces! Keep spreading the smiles and happy drinking.

@wanderingteaapprentice1039 5 жыл бұрын

You are amazing, your videos are so rich, they have rewatch value.

@gingerbattle6325 7 жыл бұрын

Love this thank you. Shared it with my tribe of tea heads :)

@Nabiyah1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for the information. Excellent presentation! *Clarification:* If the tea has the USDA organic seal would the question regarding _radiation tested_ still apply or would that question be specific to teas that are not organic only? Thank you in advance for your response.

@abourg 6 жыл бұрын

best video on explaining matcha, I feel like a pro now, I threw away my brownish matcha from China and bought that green beauty food grade organic matcha from Costco that came from Japan

@westsidesmitty1 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you! I begin mindfulness meditation with a little matcha ceremony!

@evelynbeaver4389 3 жыл бұрын

Just gettting ready to start drinking matcha tea so this was very informative! Thank you!

@ForeverIloveyou2013 7 жыл бұрын

Trader Joe's are now carrying matcha tea and gosh what a great quality!!!! Love TJs

@hildywexler1489 7 жыл бұрын

I just recently became familiar with Matcha watching Dr Oz show. I was happy to find your video on KZfaq. Your explanation was very informative . Thank you. I will make sure to watch to watch your video on different ways to make Matcha

@MeiLeaf 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hildy!

@chokypocky 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Was very informative! Thank you for being so thorough!! :)

@priyadarshiniprasad5747 Жыл бұрын

This is the first video from your channel and I immediately clicked the subscribe button. Great video!

@joethunderbolt331 5 жыл бұрын

The Russian subtitles are funny to read, they are confusing sometimes and can make a native speaker smile :)

@Ladycooks 8 жыл бұрын

Salam. I just found your channel while drinking the equivalent of four to five matcha teas, at 19:25 (7:25 PM) Oops! I had no knowledge of the caffeine. I may be up all night watching your videos now! This was a great start! Be well!

@MeiLeaf 8 жыл бұрын

Did you get any sleep? Five matcha's would be a pretty energetic evening!

@user-dy9gj8gs5m 6 жыл бұрын

Great info! I just started drinking matcha, and this answers a bunch of questions I had

@ardith11 7 жыл бұрын

This is great information- I have recently started drinking matcha but never really liked it. Now I understand about what to look for in a quality product I'm going to shop for it and ask a lot of questions- thanks so much for your help

@coryallison8087 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Don, great video! Very informative. Could you do a video about Gyokuro? Maybe even comparing Matcha and Gyokuro.

@MeiLeaf 8 жыл бұрын

+Cory Allison Thanks, we will add it to our list - excellent suggestion!

@codyshi4743 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a matcha at a local Japanese sushi/market store, and the matcha was Sugimoto tea Daily Matcha. It has a USDA organic stamp on it, but I wonder if it tasted good and if it tasted like real matcha.

@MicukoFelton 2 жыл бұрын

Daily matcha usually means standard. So it's a normal quality.

@fish7483 7 жыл бұрын

This was great! Thank you, I will definitely try your Matcha next!

@billlyoliveman 6 жыл бұрын

That was the best and most informative video I've seen about Matcha so far!! So much better than all the american video's on here. Thankyou!

@krissydeleveaux8047 5 жыл бұрын

Can you list the best Matcha product/s use.. Thanks

@JustActNormal 4 жыл бұрын

I've been using NOW matcha. I get it at fruitful yields

@seshumarioku 3 жыл бұрын

@@saffron1996 have you tried tenzo tea? I just ordered my first matcha batch from them. I'd love to hear your thoughts if you've tried them

@kwnwrestler16 3 жыл бұрын

Encha matcha, grace matcha, hibiki-an matcha, sazen matcha

@saffron1996 3 жыл бұрын

@@seshumarioku i havent, but recently ive tried sazen's matcha narino single cultivar, and this one my aunt keeps buying

@princessmari5063 3 жыл бұрын

@@kwnwrestler16 thank you for listing these Matcha brands! I looked into each of them and they all seem like great choices!

@prima526 7 жыл бұрын

omg this is the most informative video on matcha green tea I've seen today and I've been watching a lot today!! thank you!. I have a question. Do you have any suggestions for which matcha to buy from Amazon?

@MeiLeaf 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Since we supply and drink our own we have not tasted any Matcha on Amazon but look for Ceremonial Grade A and confirm that it has been shaded for at least 10 days before picking.

@justsaying8605 7 жыл бұрын

Mei Leaf~What about radiation tested?

@joshreece6487 6 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to have found your video. You are a wonderful teacher. I do have a question, you mentioned that you supply your own Matcha. Do you offer it to the public for purchase? Thank you again.

@angelaem205 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting matcha facts! I love your tealosophy! Thank you for all the useful information, I am saving it for future reference! 🍵💚🙇🏻‍♀️💚🍵🙏🏻

@robertogonzalez6483 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Today was my first day that I drank Matcha and liked but just wanted to make sure that I'm doing the right thing. Greetings from Costa Rica.