I got this matcha from one of RLT’s ‘oops’ sales. I was initially drawn to it because a) I love popcorn, b) I have enjoyed their caramel matcha previously, and c) IT’S CARAMEL POPOCORN MATCHA ON SALE. Enough said. But, I did not realized until I had checked out that this was the red matcha that he sells. Which is powdered Rooibos.
Oops.
But I did not let that get in my way, since it is already halfway gone :P
I don’t mind the red base. It’s smooth, which I was not expecting, much sweeter than actual matcha, and I can drink it anytime of the day and not be lying awake at night, wired. I do use double the recommended amount for the red (1 tsp – 2 tsp per 6 – 8 oz)because of the delicate nature of the powder. It doesn’t turn chalky like I half expected it to. Even though the flavor profile is ‘robust,’ on the palate, it is fainter than I am used to. In the bag it is quite pungent. The popcorn flavoring is so spot on. This is coming from a popcorn fanatic. (I mean it. I will go to any movie as long as there is popcorn. I always have some form of it close by. I friggin LOVE this stuff!) the buttery popcorn is not overpowered by the caramel, and brings about a sense of hot caramel being drizzled over freshly popped and buttered popcorn.
I have put this on yogurt and ice cream, made it iced with almond milk, and even hot once with my chawan and chasen. I will be sad when it’s gone – which may be very soon – but I took a gamble and it paid off. I won’t be replenishing it exactly as is, but maybe as normal matcha. It’s a good indulgent nightcap!
Flavors: Butter, Caramel, Honey, Popcorn
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His website makes it appear that you have to choose red matcha over regular, green matcha. Rooibos matcha sounds interesting.
It does sound interesting. One of the reasons I haven’t checked out Red Leaf Tea is because I try to limit my caffeine. I may need to give that a try, though.
I highly recommend it. I wasn’t sure at first, but is a really great alternative to regular matcha. No matter how much I use, it never gets bitter or grainy.
I’ve had the black matcha before, which is pretty good (if you like black tea).
His website makes it appear that you have to choose red matcha over regular, green matcha. Rooibos matcha sounds interesting.
It does sound interesting. One of the reasons I haven’t checked out Red Leaf Tea is because I try to limit my caffeine. I may need to give that a try, though.
I highly recommend it. I wasn’t sure at first, but is a really great alternative to regular matcha. No matter how much I use, it never gets bitter or grainy.
I’ve had the black matcha before, which is pretty good (if you like black tea).