Kada “Meicha” Matcha
Tried the new “Meicha” variant from Kada Matcha and honestly, it surprised me a lot 😭
Their flavor profile says rich umami with no bitterness, but upon trying it at 75°C (4g matcha + 100g milk), the bitterness was actually pretty strong for me with slight astringency. Coming from sweeter, nutty-finish matchas like my Hoshi, this felt WAY bolder and more full-bodied. I think Hoshi’s flavor gets really mellowed down with milk. The umami and sweetness are still there, but I can’t really taste its nutty notes.
At first, I was shocked because I had to add more milk and sweetener than I usually do 😭 But once balanced properly, I started appreciating it more. The matcha flavor is very strong and really cuts through milk, which makes me think this would work SO well for creative drinks.
Compared to their older mixed cultivar variant, this one feels deeper, less light, and microfoams much better too. The old one was lighter, more astringent, and had only slight bitterness.
Will try to do more creative drinks with her.