Good compromise, good price, good matcha lattes!
359574
Not bitter! I make matcha lattes almost every day and the bag has lasted me a long time. It's a good compromise between expensive ceremonial matcha and the very hit-or-miss varieties of cheaper matcha. It is slightly sweet but not overly sweet, which is good because it allows for customization--I usually add a little bit of creamer to my matcha latte. It mixes very well with my handheld frother--I think this is because it's in a pellet-y shape. I think I'll stick to this brand for the time being.
2146426
Compared to the other Matcha's I've tried, this one is a good balance of cost and quality.  I drink at least 2 cups every day (as a coffee replacement) which can get very expensive.  Therefore, I was looking for a matcha which tastes good, gives the boost, and won't cause me to take out a second mortgage to keep up my habit.  The color is bright and flavor clean while the powder mixes well.  There is better out there, but again at my consumption rate it does cost a small fortune.  This has now become my new daily drink.
1277808
This is the first Matcha green tea I've ever tried. So I'm not an expert. I read a bit about Matcha before buying this one. It seemed like the best option considering apparent quality and price. I'm very happy with it. It's good tasting tea. One thing I noticed is that I like the powder. When some of the powder remained on the measuring spoon after emptying it into the cup, I licked it off. Very good! I don't know if that counts for anything, but it seems like it should be an indicator of something.
1150585
I am totally addicted to this stuff!  its all the things I love, matcha, latte, and convenient!
3645635
Since the Keurig first came out, it seems prices for K-cups have gone waaaaay up.  Our favorite was a Kona blend, which not only went up, but has nearly TRIPLED in price.... in searching for a replacement, we tried this Starbucks Roast (Starbucks was always a favorite of ours, and we were disappointed that they weren't on the K-cup platform... until NOW!)... and we find it to be a good coffee... and at a reasonable price!  Thank you, Starbucks!
1893315
Perfect for superautomatic espresso machines (beans are not greasy).  I've saved thousands of dollars over the past five years making my own lattes, cappuccinos and mochas at home.  The current coffee count on my superautomatic&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Gaggia-90501-Titanium-SS-Super-Automatic-Espresso-and-Cappuccino-Machine-Stainless-Steel/dp/B0009314RQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Gaggia 90501 Titanium SS Super Automatic Espresso and Cappuccino Machine, Stainless Steel</a>&nbsp;is 4,255.  "Charbucks" charges $3.20 for a one-shot latte using burnt-tasting espresso - 4,255 lattes over five years would have cost me $13,616!  A bi-monthly subscription to Lavazza beans is the only way to go.
4324952
I've been using the DeLonghi EC155 for about a week now and can't wait to get up in the mornings to fix a latte. In fact, I've been making TOO many of them because they're so tasty. This machine works better than the lello machine I had which was priced a bit higher. I am very happy with the quality of the espresso which I believe is because the pump supplies a good amount of pressure. (More pressure than I got from the Lello.) The price was excellent, only $79 from Amazon and a mail-in rebate for $20 which makes the grand total only $59. -I see they have gone up $10 in the meantime!

The cons are only slight. One is, like in other reviews, the steam wand is a bit too short, but not too bad. The steam wand also puts out quite a bit of water with the steam, but also not too bad, and I really like the way it froths up. Another negative point, but not a deal breaker is that it takes a while for the ready light to come on and it goes out after only a moments use. The espressos may come out not hot enough but since I only make lattes and get the froth really hot, I have a great latte.

Hopefully the DeLonghi EC155 will last longer than the Lello. I'll post an amended review if anything new happens. Happy espressoing. Bill Baty
2788654
Great for baking and preparing drinks. I have bought it twice and the quality seems to fluctuate, but both times I have really enjoyed the matcha. The price is un beatable. Great value!
3770426
Im not a matcha expert but I am very pleased with this. It tastes very good and a little goes a long way. Ive used it in lattes, smoothies and made a matcha pie too. The packet is easy to reseal.
4539821
If you're like me, you know you enjoy full leaf and bagged green tea and you want to try matcha for its purported smooth flavor and concentrated green tea awesomeness, but maybe you're not ready to dish out $50 for an ounce of high quality matcha powder.  This tea is a good way to bridge the gap. The matcha powder infuses the tea with a bright green cloudiness, and the tea itself is gray and smooth with no unwarranted bitterness.  The cup size is a bit smaller than average, 6oz instead of the usual 8oz for other teas. Subsequent steepings would likely lack the full flavor, as most of the matcha dissolves into the first cup, so 50 bags may not last long for the avid tea drinker.  Also I found it strange that the recommended steeping time is 1-3 minutes, as a time longer than about 1 minute teams to leave green tea bitter, but I can report that 2 minutes was just about right for this tea.
All in all, the flavor lacked boldness and depth, which I've come to expect from other green teas, but it was still grassy and fresh.
I found this tea in the tea display at BooksAMillion for $12.99, which would be cheaper with club membership, so I think it was a good buy.
3041171
When Costco stopped carrying Starbucks Caffe Verona, I didn't have a good, affordable option for a dark roast k-cup.  Luckily Amazon was running a 15% off special on these, and I figured I'd give it a try.  They are very good, and I am happy to have a replacement for the Starbucks cups I was getting at Costco.  I like a dark roast so that my lattes still taste like coffee - these do the trick!
1123405
I started out with the MatchaDNA 3 oz product which has the matcha powder in single serving packets which is convenient for when i travel or need to take some with me, but i mostly drink this at home and at the office so much prefer the 10 oz bulk package which is so much more economical.

I enjoy a cup of Matcha Latte almost every morning at home which i use instead of coffee.  Delicious!  Keeps me alert and focused and tastes really good.  It is also a big hit at the office now.  10 ounces goes a long way...
1527064
We love waking up every morning with a matcha latte - usually iced with almond milk since we're in Texas. Even though it's not made in Japan, the quality seems quite good, especially for the price. Great taste and smoothness. I recommend getting a small sifter and sifting your matcha into your cup - it helps keep the powder from clumping together once you pour in the hot water!
4194166
Works great, quick and cheap! Definitely better than the IKEA one! So the price is worth it! Since getting this, I've started making my own matcha green tea lattes at home more rather than visiting the local Starbucks in the evenings, so it's already saving me at least $1000+ a year that I would have otherwise spent there!
2602998
I'm very pleased with the product itself.  I've ordered the 100g emerald class two times and have been very satisfied with it.  The matcha green tea powder has been consistent with its color, how finely ground it is, and it's flavor.

Pros:
1.  The amount of matcha green tea powder you get for the money is the best I've seen.  This is a pretty important factor for me because I drink 2-3 servings of matcha green tea every day.
2.  Color - A nice bright green!
3.  Taste - I drink my matcha tea the traditional/ceremonial way and also make iced latte's with water + almond/coconut milk blends.  Both ways are great!  Consumed the ceremonial way, there is a definite earthiness and "grassiness" and also a bit of bitterness.  When prepared as a latte, you don't taste the bitterness at all.

Compared to several other brands of matcha tea, this emerald class has a better taste and a better color than their ceremonial blends.

Cons:
1.  The lid doesn't seal as well as I would hope.  Before I take any powder, I shake the container up/down and side to side.  This is done to fluff the powder and disperse it more evenly.  If you do not do this, the heavier particles will always find their way to the bottom of the container.  Whenever I open the container after doing this, I see a decent amount of powder has slipped past the top of the container "seal" and found its way to the threaded area.  This will result in powder being lost and also tells me the seal on the container is not as good as we would hope.  Normally I store the container inside of a plastic bag and place everything into a refrigerator before use.
60358
I drink at least 3 homemade matcha teas a day and make ny own green tea ice cream, lattes, etc. This stuff isn't just tolerable it's actually good. As the product description will tell you, it's not ceremonial grade, but it's not terribly far off. If you've got 40 bucks for 1 ounce of slightly better matcha powder, go right ahead. I'll take this stuff for 20ish bucks a pound and like it!
2736136
This is a great machine to liberate you from your latte-buying habit and help you save money by brewing them at home.

Positives:

The warm up time (using the priming procedure) is very quick.  The pressure provided by the machine produces excellent espresso with terrific crema.  The portafilter inserts that allow one or two shots to be brewed at a time are convenient and easy to use.  The water tank holds enough for several rounds of espresso when you're brewing for visiting friends.  The machine also feels solid and of high quality, making it seem like it should be more expensive.

Negatives:

The plastic tamper on the machine really isn't of much use - if you want good espresso you have to buy a separate one and apply more pressure.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/RSVP-Terry-s-Tamper/dp/B0001XRNEM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">RSVP Terry's Tamper</a>&nbsp;is good, although it doesn't fit perfectly.  You could search for one that is actually 52 mm, but that might be hard to find and would cost much more.  Also, the frothing wand is very short, meaning that it doesn't quite reach the bottom of even the smallest pitcher, and forces you to heat only a small volume of milk at a time.  This isn't a big problem if, like me, you prefer to drink cold beverages.

All in all, aside from a few minor flaws with convenience features, this is an excellent machine for beginner's to espresso or for folks who just want a basic source for the stuff they charge so much for down the street!