I was shocked at the difference between matcha from Kyoto and North American Costco!
I was shocked at the difference between matcha from Kyoto and North American Costco!
by New_Kick_7757
12 Comments
WanderingRivers
Are they the same brand?
hellosiyan
Matcha is a natural product, and just like fruits and vegetables, it oxidizes, changing it’s color and taste when exposed to light, heat, and oxygen. It doesn’t necessarily reflect the product’s quality.
_rotary_pilot
When I traveled for work, I used to buy matcha from a store in Nagoya that ground it on site. Price was based on many factors. I couldn’t afford the “good stuff”.
Rythen26
Costco is also definitely not where I’d be looking for matcha
Objective_Unit_7345
What’s seen is namely a difference of stock turnover and shelf-use.
As pointed out by others, Matcha changes colour with oxidisation. And oxidisation is a natural process, which manufacturers minimise through packaging innovation.
Presuming we are looking at two samples of recently opened sealed products, then the culprit would be stock turnover.
Matcha sold at North America Costco wouldn’t turn over as frequently as that sold in Kyoto.
hors3withnoname
Wow that’s bright green. How much did you pay for it? Mine is in between, but it says it’s produced in South Korea. It’s the nicest brand I can get locally though
Optimal-Talk3663
2nd picture looks like it’s in a bucket
Glum_Trash9715
It oxidises upon contact with life outside the container. It really pays to get quality matcha and you gotta keep it so safe until you use it. It’s precious stuff!
Outshynd
Is the second picture the Sencha brand that comes in a two pack at Costco for like $25?
Disco_Pat
Fun Fact,
China used to dye their Green Tea that they sold to the UK with Copper Carbonate because they wanted it to be vibrant green.
Zwordsman
I mean pretty sure going by the visuals the second picture is cooking matcha. At least it looks like the rand I used to buy for cooking. Great in pancakes with vanilla sugar or maple syrup as the sweetener
Plus. It’s a natural product with huge grades and uses. So probably apple to pear comparison? Or are they the same grade ? Second is def a. It oxidizes I think tho. But still good in baked I bet
12 Comments
Are they the same brand?
Matcha is a natural product, and just like fruits and vegetables, it oxidizes, changing it’s color and taste when exposed to light, heat, and oxygen. It doesn’t necessarily reflect the product’s quality.
When I traveled for work, I used to buy matcha from a store in Nagoya that ground it on site. Price was based on many factors. I couldn’t afford the “good stuff”.
Costco is also definitely not where I’d be looking for matcha
What’s seen is namely a difference of stock turnover and shelf-use.
As pointed out by others, Matcha changes colour with oxidisation. And oxidisation is a natural process, which manufacturers minimise through packaging innovation.
Presuming we are looking at two samples of recently opened sealed products, then the culprit would be stock turnover.
Matcha sold at North America Costco wouldn’t turn over as frequently as that sold in Kyoto.
Wow that’s bright green. How much did you pay for it? Mine is in between, but it says it’s produced in South Korea. It’s the nicest brand I can get locally though
2nd picture looks like it’s in a bucket
It oxidises upon contact with life outside the container. It really pays to get quality matcha and you gotta keep it so safe until you use it. It’s precious stuff!
Is the second picture the Sencha brand that comes in a two pack at Costco for like $25?
Fun Fact,
China used to dye their Green Tea that they sold to the UK with Copper Carbonate because they wanted it to be vibrant green.
I mean pretty sure going by the visuals the second picture is cooking matcha. At least it looks like the rand I used to buy for cooking. Great in pancakes with vanilla sugar or maple syrup as the sweetener
Plus. It’s a natural product with huge grades and uses. So probably apple to pear comparison? Or are they the same grade ?
Second is def a. It oxidizes I think tho. But still good in baked I bet
Too much air exposure for the Costco one.