Question 1

So I am currently using this product, but I was wondering why it is labeled as 'culinary quality' while others are not? Is it just for baking?

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Culinary quality matcha is a "lower grade" than normal, ceremony grade matcha.  In other words, not QUITE as much painstaking attention is taken to ensure the top-of-the-top, cream-of-the-crop flavour.  Ceremony grade matcha will cost at LEAST $20 an OUNCE, and that's from some general retailer such as Teavana.  Culinary grade doesn't mean it's bad...but sometimes it can be.  Culinary grade is about 6-8 dollars an ounce.  I haven't yet tried this kind, but it's come highly recommended to me. (And no, it isn't just for baking.  It's just...not quite suited for drinking alone.  Not smooth/sweet/fresh enough.  Smoothies, lattes, cookies, ice cream...they should work just fine with this.  Matcha banana smoothies, matcha cookies, and matcha ice cream are heavenly. :D )

Question 2

How do I prepare this matcha?

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If you're asking about how to prepare it for drinking...You need a chasen (whisk) and little matcha scooping spoon. (see something like: http://www.amazon.com/ThinkBamboo-Cooking-Tea-Whisk-chashaku/dp/B003VSEG7Q/ref=pd_sbs_k_1) The basic idea is that you put a scoop or two (or more) into a bowl, and then add hot water and whisk it vigorously until it becomes foamy, I think. I am no expert, but that's how I do it and it seems to work and taste pretty good. I don't think you have to worry so much about the very precise, ceremonial details with this matcha though as it is culinary grade not ceremonial, but it definitely does the trick!

Question 3

In "about the product" it says "made in united states," while the photo of the can clearly says, "product of japan."  what is correct?

Accepted Answer

The can states in a couple of places that this product is "100% natural green tea powder imported from Japan", it is imported by G.  T. Japan, Inc. in Irvine California and may be repackaged there, I'm not sure.

Question 4

Is there a difference between the culinary and universal matcha from this same brand?

Accepted Answer

there isnt any difference that i noticed. it tastd the same to me.

ASIN	B0087ALJ3M
ASIN	B0087ALJ3M
Age Range Description	All Ages
Best Sellers Rank	#50,416 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #258 in Matcha Tea
Brand Name	MAEDA-EN
Caffeine Content Description	High Caffeine
Container Type	Can
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (737)
Flavor	Matcha
Item Dimensions	2.9 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches
Item Form	Powder
Item Type Name	Matcha
Item Volume	30 ml
Item Weight	1.6 ounces
Item model number	Matcha- culinary
Manufacturer	JFC International Inc.
Manufacturer	JFC International Inc.
Model Number	Matcha- culinary
Number of Items	1
Package Size Name	1-Ounce
Part Number	Matcha- culinary
Product Benefits	Antioxidant-rich with potential health benefits; Enhances flavor in cooking and baking
Product Dimensions	2.9 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches; 1.6 ounces
Product Shelf Life	3 months
Recommended Uses For Product	Cooking Ingredient
Special Ingredients	Matcha Green Tea
Specialty	Natural
Sweetness Description	Not sweet
Tea Variety	Matcha
UPC	019022184247
UPC	019022184247
Unit Count	1 Ounce
Units	1 Ounce

Maeda-En Matcha - Culinary Quality, 1-Ounce

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