Kirkland Ito En Matcha Blend Japanese Green Tea-100 ct 1.5g tea bags review and price compare 2022
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Product overview
| Tea Variety | Green |
| Brand | Kirkland Signature |
| Ingredients | 100% Japanese Green Tea, Product of Japan. Nutrition Facts per serving size 1 tea bag Calories: 0 Total Fat: 0g Sodium: 0mg Total carbohydrate: 0g Sugars: 0g Protein: 0g |
| Flavor | Matcha Blend |
| Item Form | Tea Bags |
product features
- Authentic Japanese Sencha with matcha
- Country of origin is United States
- The package dimension of the product is 10.2cmL x 15.2cmW x 34.3cmH
- The package weight of the product is 11.2 ounces
- Allergen information: chicken_meat_free
product description
Size:100 Count (Pack of 1)
Kirkland Ito En Matcha Blend Japanese Green Tea-100 ct 1.5g tea bags
product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 7.09 x 4.72 x 4.72 inches; 5.3 Ounces
- Item model number : ST148843C
- UPC : 096619798551 885376893872 885260546983 885398997367 885376776038 966191488433
- Manufacturer : Kev and Cooper LLC
- ASIN : B000WB1YSE
important information
Important information
Indications
A2AWorld Green Tea - The Way Health Life Should Be!
Ingredients
100% Japanese Green Tea, Product of Japan. Nutrition Facts per serving size 1 tea bag Calories: 0 Total Fat: 0g Sodium: 0mg Total carbohydrate: 0g Sugars: 0g Protein: 0g
Directions
Brewing Instructions - How to make a delicious cup of Japanese green tea: 1. place the tea bag into your cup and hook he tag on he cup edge, pour hot water 80C (176F) - note: avoid using boiling water; 2. After just 20 to 30 seconds, shake he tea bag in the hot water 3 to 4 times, remove and enjoy. (Matcha will float and /or rest on he bottom of he cup. 3. Empty remaining matcha from outer evelops to surface of tea.
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Questions about Kirkland Ito En Matcha Blend Japanese Green Tea-100 ct 1.5g tea bags
Q:
Is this tea decafinated
Answer: No, it has about a third of the amount of caffeine you would find in a cup of coffee (about 25 mg.). I like its gentle, sustained lift. I feel alert, not wired. It has a short brewing time of about 30 sec. so you might not be getting the full amount of caffeine anyway (the longer the tea brews, the higher the caffeine content).
Answer: Tea is different that coffee, especially matcha. The caffeine has a calming effect, not a wired one.
Answer: Hard to say how much caffeine there is in each bag... but the Matcha is higher in content due to it being a powder. I find 30 seconds of brewing to be too stimulating, so I steep the bag in a small amount of hot water for 30 seconds and then toss it. I then re-fill the cup with hot water and steep the bag for another 30 seconds, and the caffeine level is tolerable.
Answer: No. I don't know how much caffeine it has, but not terribly much, I suspect, because I can drink this with generally no issues, even though coffee can make my heart feel weird.
Answer: No
Q:
I bought this product, but I am confused on why the instructions say to pour the remaining matcha into the tea, I am drinking the leaves is this right
Answer: Leaves take 30 to 60 seconds to make green tea at 60 degree C. Matcha can make green tea without waiting any second.
Answer: What you're mostly seeing is Matcha Powder. Matcha Powder is simply a pulverized powderized form of green tea leaves. In traditional japanese preparation of Matcha powder, the powder is directly dissolved into the water, and then is consumed.
Answer: I made the same mistake at first too! I thought they meant to pour the tea pouch in. but noooo, they're actually saying to pour the remaining matcha powder left over in the plastic baggy, not the fabric pouch! some of the matcha powder falls out of the tea pouch and is in the plastic bag.
Answer: Here is a simplified procedure: The first step is to pour about two ounces of hot water, then mix about one teaspoon of Matcha, and whisk it till it blends to a smooth consistency. Then pour about six to eight ounces of hot water and stir to mix.
Answer: No, you are not drinking the leaves, there is a dust powder in the original bag when you open it, that is the ground matcha they are talking about to pour after your tea is done.. is very little so its easy to miss
Answer: If you wait a little, the leftover macha powder you pour on top will eventually fall to the bottom. And if you look at it as you tilt your cup if you drink our tea right away, it moves towards the edge of the cup so it doesn't go in you mouth.
Answer: I notice when you open the pouch to get the tea bags there is excess at the bottom of the bag or it gets on your hands before you put it in hot water. I just dust the tea bags to remove the excess and I throw away the rest that may be at the bottom of the pouch. Its optional, you could pour the remaining in the water if you want to do it or you can throw it away. You do not lose anything either way you choose to do it. Hope this helps.
Q:
What are the tea bags made of?
Answer: Looks like it is nylon. It is sealed with heat so no plastic issues that I can see. I also read the article about tea bags. By the way this item is back in Costco at about 25% less.
Answer: This tea bag can release millions of tiny plastic in the hot water, bad for health
Answer: Nylon
Q:
Is this tea made in China?
Answer:
Answer:
Answer: This is Japanese style green tea a "product of Japan" so not China. If you are Chinese, could you recommend a fine specialty Chinese tea? It does not have to be a green tea just a really wonderful Chinese made tea that you love and would recommend I add to my tea "collection" since I prefer tea.
Answer: No. On the outside of the box it says 100% Japanese tea leaves.
Answer: It's made in Japan, but no better than from China, because the manufacturer uses plastic bag to pack the green tea leaves, replaced from traditional paper bag. Plastic bag will extract toxic carcinogen chemicals that cause cancer. You pay for the health, they give you green tea, but with carcinogen for free. DO NOT buy it unless they change plastic package.
Answer: I believe this is Japanese tea.
Answer: The bottom of the box says "Product of Japan." I had assumed that, having first "met" the tea through Japanese-American friends, but your question led me to confirm it, so thank you.
Answer: It is a product of Japan.
Q:
How many ounces of water are these bags made for? It is 4oz? 6oz? 8oz? And the powder floats to the bottom. Do you swish it around and drink it?
Answer: I use a normal american sized coffee cup, microwave water for 1:45 to 2 minutes approximately 10 oz, then add tea bag. Once you get use to the flavor you may want to use 2 teabags for this much water. Yes you should swish and drink. My Asian nail tech recommended these. She gets them at Costco, but I don't live near a Costco. I use these for on the go. I carry them in my purse for use when eating out or at a friends house. At home I use loose leaf green tea leaves that I purchase at Teavana.com (I'm probably paying too much here but it's worth it to me).
Answer: I think it depends on your preference. We sometimes use one bag for two 8oz cups, though that's probably not the intent. For the stuff on the bottom, yes, I swish and drink.
Answer: I use a mug, approximately 8 oz. I do swish the bag around, I leave the bag in my mug the entire time I am drinking. I think it depends on how strong you like your green tea. Sometimes I will cut a chunk of ginger and put that in the mug too.
Answer: I used it in a coffee mug so about 8ounces. Yes, the matcha floats to the bottom so I have to stir it several times while drinking the tea. I am also not crazy about the green tea flavor. I thought I was buying only matcha tea not green tea.
Answer: 8 oz.
Q:
Does anyone know what region in Japan this Matcha tea is grown?
Answer: In my opinion, this is a very important information but you can not find it anywhere.
Q:
Does this product undergo any heavy mineral testing? a lot of green tea has been found to contain high lead and cadmium
Q:
Is this original? as the product i got has different labeling and also says organic.
Answer: Yes, this is the same product as Costco's. The only reason I bought on Amazon is Costco pulled all of their boxes for a quality issue. More is on the way and usually couple bucks cheaper at Costco. T
Answer: Actually, it may be wonder as well. As my package also said that it is organic unlike the ones I have ordered before...
Answer: What I have appears to be the same , this is very good tea, I keep this in stock always,.
Q:
Why is green tea high in lead alumina or arsenic?
Answer: This is not universally true. Levels of contaminants in crops all depend on the location of where they are grown because these contaminants come from the soil in which they are grown. If a food is sold by a reputable supplier then the levels of contaminants are below what a regulatory body has deemed safe to consume.
Q:
Can you send to different address in Tampa Florida with free shipping? Thanks.
Answer: Hello, thanks for your interest in this product. If you would like any of your Amazon purchases shipped to another address, you have the option once you have placed the item in your cart to create multiple "ship to" addresses. These addresses will be saved for future purchases. Hope this helps. DB Company
Q:
Has anything in the Ito en green tea process changed recently? Or any change with tea bag? Have had a bit of gas,& ringing in the ears.
Q:
Is it cheaper to buy this at my local Costco?
Answer: Today in a Costco near San Francisco, the identical product sold for $18.69 (member price). To compare a non-Costco-member price is 5% more so is $19.62 with the non-member markup, still cheaper than the lowest price on this site.
Answer: Your local Costco store does not carry this anymore. I phoned to ask. Something to do with a recall, and being shipped from Japan. Hopefully it will all get sorted out and they'll begin carrying it again.
Answer: Yes 12.99 in store for 100
Q:
Does this taste like the already made unsweetened green teabottles by ito en?
Answer: Yes, but IMO it tastes better/fresher. It's obviously from the same source, but if you brew in ceramic or metal or glass, and brew fresh, it has such a fuller flavor. I really like it.
Q:
How many tea bags is needed to brew a pitcher of cold tea? I threw my cartoon away by accident with the instructions.
Answer: I think I used to use about 5 bags...depends how strong you like your tea.
Q:
How much does the "kirkland ito en matcha blend japanese green tea-100 count" cost at costco?
Answer: 12.99 box 100 in store
Q:
Is this tea made from camellia sinesis plants
Answer: No
Q:
Is this tea organic?
Answer: It is organic green tea bag. Costco have new pack with USDA organic logo and new name of this product : organic green tea.
Answer: I believe this brand Kirkland signature, may be organic, I have been told by professional colleagues that most Japanese tea is organic.
Answer: I do not know if it is organic and the box does not say anything about it being organic.
Answer: Yes.
Answer: It does not say organic anywhere on the box, just that it is from "Japan's lush tea plantations that produce the best green tea in the world."
Answer: It does not say organic
Q:
Can i eat the matcha
Answer: The matcha is the most beneficial part. Try to empty all the powder into the cup and drink it if possible.
Q:
Is the material the tea bag made of toxic?
Answer: It can release millions of tiny plastic after putting in the hot water, really bad for health, they should change the bag material
Answer: It is more like a sachet and is silky
Q:
Anyone has info where in Japan it is grown and produced? There're reports that japanese tea has elevated amount of radiation. Start to worry a bit.
Answer: Certainly not an expert but you might want to check out " KissMe Organics" Matcha Tea, they specifically say that their tea is sourced from China bc of the radiation concerns surrounding Japan. They also say they certify their testing to be sure are very low level of toxins such as lead...
Q:
is kirkland green tea better than lipton green tea
Answer: Significantly better than Lipton. This tea has a great smooth taste with an additional complex taste of matcha. This is one of the teas that got me hooked on Japanese green tea. Plus, since this is a higher quality tea it does not get bitter with a long steep.
Answer: For me green tea is better than lipton ice tea and more healthy too.
Answer: I did not think it was. I preferred regular green tea such as Lipton or Stash to Kirkland
Answer: I prefer it. I can't remember when I first tried this tea but I fell in love with it and have been ordering it on-line ever since. You can also buy it at Costco.
Q:
Does this tea contain fluoride? If so how much?
Answer: I don't see it listed on the package.
Q:
How many bags do I use if I want to make a gallon? Thanks!
Answer: 6 to 10 depending on the strength you prefer.
Q:
Is this tea organic?
Answer: It is organic green tea bag. Costco have new pack with USDA organic logo and new name of this product : organic green tea.
Answer: I believe this brand Kirkland signature, may be organic, I have been told by professional colleagues that most Japanese tea is organic.
Answer: I do not know if it is organic and the box does not say anything about it being organic.
Answer: Yes.
Answer: It does not say organic anywhere on the box, just that it is from "Japan's lush tea plantations that produce the best green tea in the world."
Answer: It does not say organic
Q:
What is exp. date on this tea?
Answer: I couldn't find an expiration date on the first box we bought, last year, however it still tastes great. On this most recent purchase, the Expiration date is more than a year after the packaging date, in my case, Dec of 2016.
Answer: This information is contained on the box of each package..so I'm guessing each batch would have different dates depending on when it was manufactured
Answer: It tasted so bad that I threw it out before checking the expiration date.
Answer: I'm not sure but I've had it for over 3 years and it tastes just as fresh
Q:
Does this contain any carbs? I'm a bit suspicious since many reviewers have commented on its sweetness.
Answer: No it has no Carbs. I'm really no big fan of any Tea. My wife says I like it now. This is the very best tasting Tea I have ever had. And really do like it - even without my Wife's help.
Answer: First, I am not an expert in nutrician or even an expert in tea although I drink plenty of it. As far as I am concerned, Ito En Matcha is just very good green tea. No additives that I can tell. It does not taste bitter (maybe that's what they meant when they said "sweet": this absence of bitterness? Bitterness is sometimes noticed in very strong black tea, what the English refer to as "stewed" in stead of brewed.)
Answer: I find no sweetness. There is no indication it is anything but green tea.
Answer: This is only green tea and has no sweetener added to it. We add a bit of stevia to sweeten it up.
Answer: Zero carbs.
Q:
What is the "best by" date or expiration date?
Answer: It is best to consume this product before or during this date.
Answer: I don't recall ever seeing a date on the box, which I don't keep. I keep the individual packets in the refrigerator until I use one.
Q:
Is the tea contaminated with radiation? There is articles talking about green tea from Japan contaminated after Fukushima.
Answer: dont listen to that guy, radiation leads to diseases like cancer, abnormal growth and birth defects, japan still has the nuclear waste, 400 Tons of Contaminated Water Per Day in 2017, I would actually say it might be, and it's the water is also coming over to california
Answer: NO. People are still eating sushi and drinking sake in Japan. As you know, that country is known as one of the cleanest in the world and its people extremely careful toward food safety. And, oh YES, they do drink Japanese green teas.
Q:
fluoride content?
Answer: Hi I don't quite get your question but the content is bag tea. I like it.
Answer: Your water may be fluoridated and if so, your tea will be too.
Answer: There are no fluoride in any tea including this particular brand.
Q:
Why does it green so fast? Food dye?
Answer: It is 100% pure Japanese Green tea. This is NOT Chinese tea which takes longer to brew. There is no dye on this product. I have a few friends who have lived in Japan and they love this one. Hope this helps.
Answer: no food dye, made with green tea leafs
Answer: Matcha is a powder that dissolves quickly
Answer: Powdered matcha
Q:
I'm wondering if anyone has the information about its lead content? For those who says "no", whats your source?
Q:
Does anyone know why costco quit carrying this (kirkland ito en matcha blend japanese green tea-100 ct)? will they bring it back anytime soon?
Answer: Idk but I requested it’s return and it came back to “my” store.
Q:
Is this tea cruelty free? For instance, Lipton force feeds their tea to animals to see what the benefits of their tea are....
Q:
Why the big price increase?
Answer: Try Costco they have it back in stock and is about $15
Q:
Why is the tea green color, its it fake color?
Answer: No. It's not fake. The green color comes from the leaves after being grind up. There is actually a masterclass for making matcha tea but that's for real serious tea lovers. This tea grade is mild compare to others.
Answer: this is a version of a green tea, thus the green color.
Q:
what is the metal content?
Answer: Metal content? This is green tea with matcha...in fabric tea bags with NO staple. Metal content is NONE.
Answer: Does anyone have a more informed answer to this question ? The metal in tea has nothing to do with staples. Rather, I believe it is the metal in the ground, as well as fertilizers, herbicides etc. that is the issue.
Answer: Good Question. Generally speaking, I've read that Green Teas from Japan have "moderate" amounts of heavy metals (vs. say, China which has higher amounts) in general.
Q:
Hiw much lead is in a vintage kirkland cuff braclet
Answer: Don’t know and don’t drink anymore.
Q:
Where is ito en "green tea" 5.3oz. foil package grown?
Answer: Japan. Don’t know where it is packaged.
Answer: The box says “Product of Japan”.
Answer: japan
Q:
why was this pulled from the costco shelves? just tried to purchase and manager said its no longer available.
Answer: Don’t use Costco would not
Q:
Is this the same green tea Costco pulled from its shelves for quality concerns?
Answer: Hello, it is organic form .
Answer: Sorry, don’t know.
Q:
What is the "best by" date or expiration date?
Answer: It is best to consume this product before or during this date.
Answer: I don't recall ever seeing a date on the box, which I don't keep. I keep the individual packets in the refrigerator until I use one.
Q:
Is the Matcha content merely a "gimmick"- in that there is hardly any in this tea? Or is there enough to actually taste?
Q:
Where in canada can i purcash kirland matcha tea
Answer: On line
Q:
Did everyone get a box with this package? someone received all the tea in a giant plastic bag.
Answer: Nope. They are individually wrapped. You get 100 individual tea bags in their packaging in a box just like above.
Answer: I've aways received my orders in a box. Exactly like the image on the page. Never in a plastic bag.
Answer: My tea arrived individually wrapped, in a box, just like the picture.
Answer: I got a box...Costco carries the same brand!
Answer: That sounds a little suspect... mine always come in the box.
Answer: I received a box as shown.
Answer: Mine was in a box.
Answer: ð~ I got a box the same from the picture
Answer: In a box
Q:
How much Matcha powder is there in a bag?
Answer: There's a decent dusting of matcha powder. Enough to coat the bottom of a mug, but not an actual PILE of matcha powder. I even put a bit of water in the package and swish it around and pour into my mug to get the last matcha out.
Q:
Why can i not buy this product from costco as i usually do. amazon are 3 times the price!! ?
Answer: It's back at Costco again.
Q:
Hi i want to know when is the expiry date thanks
Answer: The date is usually 6months to a yearout
Q:
Is this has matcha green tea test and green color?
Answer: If i'm understanding your question,yes it's green and has a green taste. One of the best in my opinion.
Q:
can the tea bags be re-steeped?
Answer: Although they are the nylon bags like I used to get at Starbucks when they had the good green tea.
Answer: To be honest, i have never thought of doing that. Since this box comes with 100 bags and i would assume "no" since it does have Macha mixed with it.
Answer: To get the full green tea drinking experience, most likely "no."
Answer: I haven't because
Answer: I haven't tried.
Q:
Rookie question- What is the best way to make a cup of Iced Tea with this tea?
Answer: Put the tea bag into water at room temperature. Add ice after 5-10 minutes. Enjoy.
Product reviews of Kirkland Ito En Matcha Blend Japanese Green Tea-100 ct 1.5g tea bags
Erica : Shipping was great and my item remained fully intact (no dents whatsoever ...
Shipping was great and my item remained fully intact (no dents whatsoever in the box) The taste of the green tea is amazing. Plus I love the fact that you can drink this hot or cold. In fact, as I type this review I have a huge flask filled to brim with ice water & 2 tea bags steeping. I've purchased about 2 of these boxes so far & let me just say that 1 box will last you a while. Mind you, I am an avid tea drinker and drink it almost everyday after lunch. Most definitely a repeat purchase!
Tom : Nice Tea
As a break from coffee, which can be a little acidic, the Green Tea is very good. It also goes well with any asian type food at home or take out.
Cleo18 : Tastes fishy
This was the third time I've ordered this tea. The first two boxes were wonderful. I don't know if this is a batch from a bad year or if they have changed the tea or supplier, but this box was awful. I don't know how to describe it other than to say it tastes rather fish-like. I tossed it.
cyn n vin : Truly Great Tea
There's alot of green tea out there, mostly from China and Taiwan and several from Japan, as well. But, this Matcha tea is the very best. Yeah, I like the so-called gun-powder and a few other green teas. But this Genuine Japanese Matcha tea is truly special. I like this particular Matcha tea because it includes the tea leaves as well as a little tea powder added to it in unique, nylon tea bags. It is the 'fine wine' of teas. And, if offers many nice health pluses, as well. Enjoy!
John Doe : Great product.
Great product.
maw : Taste great
I love this green tea.
Taste good hot and cold for ice tea.
Taste good hot and cold for ice tea.
PMB : Got some for me and a friend
I love almost all Kirkland brand products so I took a chance on the green tea. They come in individual airtight sealed packages, the tea bag is not paper, its like a fine plastic mesh. The tiny bit of powder that it says to put also in your cup adds a good flavor also. One of the best green tea in packets that I have tried. Make sure your water isn't too hot or it will burn the infusion and you don't get that bright green tea. highly recommended for green tea in sacs.
John Sairfo : Delicious tea
Could not find these at Costco anymore. My office loves them , so glad amazon has them.
Great quality product. Good value for the amount of tea You get per box.
Great quality product. Good value for the amount of tea You get per box.
C Peters : One of the best green teas I've ever had
Out of all the supermarket brand green teas I've tried, this one is the best I've ever had. It's comparable to my most favorite brand, Sasaki cold brew, which is now impossible to find in the States. This tea has a very gentle earthy taste and is a mix of matcha and sencha which make cold brewing a snap. I drink 2-4 cups of this tea a day. I am completely addicted!
PMB : Got some for me and a friend
I love almost all Kirkland brand products so I took a chance on the green tea. They come in individual airtight sealed packages, the tea bag is not paper, its like a fine plastic mesh. The tiny bit of powder that it says to put also in your cup adds a good flavor also. One of the best green tea in packets that I have tried. Make sure your water isn't too hot or it will burn the infusion and you don't get that bright green tea. highly recommended for green tea in sacs.
maw : Taste great
I love this green tea.
Taste good hot and cold for ice tea.
Taste good hot and cold for ice tea.
Walter S. Wightman : Good enough
Darn hard to get out of package and pull tab away from bag, but tastes okay. Not as good as the premium though.
Windsors : Delightful
First off, let me say I was never a huge fan of green tea. I would drink it occasionally because "they" say I should. Bought this green tea because I read that it has more health benefits than Chinese green tea because it's not fermented like the Chinese teas are. I was pleasantly surprised. I use a little raw sugar in mine and truly enjoy it. Haven't been able to place what the taste reminds me of yet, the closest I come is it reminds me of a meadow. Anyway, brew a cup, take it with you to soak in a bath and enjoy.
Robert : Fresh Japanese tea
We love this tea and cannot find it at Costco right now. It has a good fresh flavor and is bright green.
TuChing@d@M@dre : Delicate flavor
Delicious, fresh, amazing tea!!! I love this tea. I drink 2 or 3 cups a day when I'm at work instead of drinking coffee. It's got a light, delicate flavor and doesn't give me the jitters like coffee does.
John Sairfo : Delicious tea
Could not find these at Costco anymore. My office loves them , so glad amazon has them.
Great quality product. Good value for the amount of tea You get per box.
Great quality product. Good value for the amount of tea You get per box.
Steven Weigand : Innovative bag, good quality, low price.
As others here have mentioned, this is quite a good deal for the quality of the product.
By making the bag out of nylon and by attaching the string to the middle of the face of the bag (instead of at the top edge like everyone else), they have made it so that more tea leaves get to touch the water and more tea leaves remain floating and loose in the water. That really seems to help the steeping process.
Most tea bags compress the tea leaves together into a big wad which prevents the water from getting to all but the outer most leaves. The solution in that case is to use a spoon to press the tea bag against the cup in order to cause the leaves to separate and become exposed to the hot water. It works, but you end up having to do this a lot if you really want a really good cup of tea.
Instead, this bag floats on its face, edge-wise. And that causes the tea leaves to stay loose and not bunch up as much. The result is that more leaves are exposed to hot water, and so the tea itself will be richer. You just need to use the string to tug at it to shake up the leaves every now and then. No spoon is ever needed.
Another thing they've done is to add a little notch to the square paper thingy at the end of the string. The idea is that you can stick the paper onto the lip of your cup really easily that way, and it holds on to the cup instead of dangling outside of it. That's kind of neat.
The tea this produces is very green colored. Some of my coworkers actually thought there might be food coloring added to the tea leaves. They've never seen truly green tea.
I would compare this tea favorably with The Republic of Tea's "Double Green Matcha Tea". Both products combine a small amount of matcha green tea powder along with the green tea leaves. In my opinion, the Republic of Tea's product is a bit bolder (which I like) but also more bitter (which I don't like). The Kirkland Signature / Ito En Matcha Blend has absolutely no bitterness. I wouldn't call it "sweet" like others have, either. I think it's just more refined and maybe fresher than the Republic of Tea's version.
No, there isn't a lot of matcha powder in this tea. I didn't expect there to be a lot of matcha. About 99% of it is normal green tea leaves. There's a powdery residue in the bag itself (which you should tap a few times to empty out into your cup as the instructions say). And there's probably some matcha powder mixed in with the tea leaves. But don't expect much. It improves the flavor of the tea, but it's not like pure matcha, nor does it advertise itself as such.
About the only negative thing I have to say about the product is that the strings on the tea bags are too small for me. They're always falling into the cup. Then again, I don't use a standard tea cup to drink. And because my cup is thicker than an average tea cup, the innovative notch that's in the square paper thing at the end of the string is too small and won't stay on the lip of the cup. Bummer. As a result, I have to be careful to make sure the string doesn't fall back into the cup. But it's a minor thing.
I'd also like to see a better way of packaging these tea bags. They're all individually wrapped in sealed plastic bags. This prevents oxidation and spoilage, which is great. But it also produces a lot of waste, which is a pity.
Overall, I'm impressed with the quality of this green tea at this price. I will definitely order it again when I run out. It also makes a perfect gift for anyone you know who loves quality green tea.
Hope that helps.
By making the bag out of nylon and by attaching the string to the middle of the face of the bag (instead of at the top edge like everyone else), they have made it so that more tea leaves get to touch the water and more tea leaves remain floating and loose in the water. That really seems to help the steeping process.
Most tea bags compress the tea leaves together into a big wad which prevents the water from getting to all but the outer most leaves. The solution in that case is to use a spoon to press the tea bag against the cup in order to cause the leaves to separate and become exposed to the hot water. It works, but you end up having to do this a lot if you really want a really good cup of tea.
Instead, this bag floats on its face, edge-wise. And that causes the tea leaves to stay loose and not bunch up as much. The result is that more leaves are exposed to hot water, and so the tea itself will be richer. You just need to use the string to tug at it to shake up the leaves every now and then. No spoon is ever needed.
Another thing they've done is to add a little notch to the square paper thingy at the end of the string. The idea is that you can stick the paper onto the lip of your cup really easily that way, and it holds on to the cup instead of dangling outside of it. That's kind of neat.
The tea this produces is very green colored. Some of my coworkers actually thought there might be food coloring added to the tea leaves. They've never seen truly green tea.
I would compare this tea favorably with The Republic of Tea's "Double Green Matcha Tea". Both products combine a small amount of matcha green tea powder along with the green tea leaves. In my opinion, the Republic of Tea's product is a bit bolder (which I like) but also more bitter (which I don't like). The Kirkland Signature / Ito En Matcha Blend has absolutely no bitterness. I wouldn't call it "sweet" like others have, either. I think it's just more refined and maybe fresher than the Republic of Tea's version.
No, there isn't a lot of matcha powder in this tea. I didn't expect there to be a lot of matcha. About 99% of it is normal green tea leaves. There's a powdery residue in the bag itself (which you should tap a few times to empty out into your cup as the instructions say). And there's probably some matcha powder mixed in with the tea leaves. But don't expect much. It improves the flavor of the tea, but it's not like pure matcha, nor does it advertise itself as such.
About the only negative thing I have to say about the product is that the strings on the tea bags are too small for me. They're always falling into the cup. Then again, I don't use a standard tea cup to drink. And because my cup is thicker than an average tea cup, the innovative notch that's in the square paper thing at the end of the string is too small and won't stay on the lip of the cup. Bummer. As a result, I have to be careful to make sure the string doesn't fall back into the cup. But it's a minor thing.
I'd also like to see a better way of packaging these tea bags. They're all individually wrapped in sealed plastic bags. This prevents oxidation and spoilage, which is great. But it also produces a lot of waste, which is a pity.
Overall, I'm impressed with the quality of this green tea at this price. I will definitely order it again when I run out. It also makes a perfect gift for anyone you know who loves quality green tea.
Hope that helps.
Helpful Hannah : Tried it and liked it!
I have never liked teas. A friend gave me some of her brand of green tea and I hated it. After that I bought a couple of different brands and I thought they were ok. So I took some time and read lots and lots of reviews about various brands of green tea. The Kirkland one seemed like it gave the most bang for the buck, considering I could not afford the highest quality green tea that is available, (I wanted it for health reasons). Well, I ordered it and LOVE it! I never thought I could pass up a cup of coffee for a cup of tea. But I have done just that. I put a few bags in my purse, car, coat pocket, and travel bag. I also keep a tiny container of raw honey in my coat pocket to use for my tea. Some people say the flavor is very mild. But for me not being an experienced tea drinker, that's actually a good thing. Anyone that thinks it's too weak could just add two bags. I think one is plenty for me and I really do love it.
John Doe : Great product.
Great product.
cyn n vin : Truly Great Tea
There's alot of green tea out there, mostly from China and Taiwan and several from Japan, as well. But, this Matcha tea is the very best. Yeah, I like the so-called gun-powder and a few other green teas. But this Genuine Japanese Matcha tea is truly special. I like this particular Matcha tea because it includes the tea leaves as well as a little tea powder added to it in unique, nylon tea bags. It is the 'fine wine' of teas. And, if offers many nice health pluses, as well. Enjoy!
Viv Young : Good tea
I like the tea that I can see and taste the match in the tea bag. I use it all the time other than herbal tea.
Steven P. : My favorite green tea!
My friend introduced me to this tea and I fell in love with it! I've ordered this tea from Amazon many times within the year as my whole family loves drinking tea. Everyone that I've let try this really enjoyed it because it can be served hot or cold, I like it better hot. :)
The quality of this tea is amazing, even after leaving the bag in for hours the taste was still practically the same without any sort of bitterness to it. Also the smell is amazing, nothing like waking up to the smell of green tea every morning! Throughout my whole day I probably use about 5-6 bags a day, really energizes my mornings and relaxing towards bed time. Overall the tea is amazing, there's nothing to complain about with this product.
The quality of this tea is amazing, even after leaving the bag in for hours the taste was still practically the same without any sort of bitterness to it. Also the smell is amazing, nothing like waking up to the smell of green tea every morning! Throughout my whole day I probably use about 5-6 bags a day, really energizes my mornings and relaxing towards bed time. Overall the tea is amazing, there's nothing to complain about with this product.
KarenNotKaren : Not a green tea drinker .... until NOW
After attending a Japanese tea ceremony where they served Matcha tea, I thought I would give this a try. Boy, was I surprised! In the past, all of my green tea experiences were bitter and unflavorful. This tea has changed my mind and my taste! Delicious! Very easy to make and a very satisfying cup to relax with. I suggest if you are new to green tea or have had bad experiences in the past you give this blend a try. I love it!
Giovanni Beltran : Not bad...
Before, i was drinking bigalow. This flavor reminds me of what asian restaurants serve hot and i had always thought it was jasmine tea. Its not bad, but i think ive had better. Ill still repurchase but in store only.
maw : Taste great
I love this green tea.
Taste good hot and cold for ice tea.
Taste good hot and cold for ice tea.
Spanky : Pretty good
It's a nice tea and comes out a lovely green (as long as the water isn't too hot). If you are using an electric kettle, turn it off right after the bubbles start to form on the bottom of the kettle. You don't want a full boil. Makes a great green tea latte.
Orion Burdick : Wonderful flavor
This is easily my favorite of the several different green teas I've tried. It has a comforting smooth and slightly sweet flavor that is natural without tasting bitter or grassy. It's very inexpensive and the tea bags make it convenient to make compared with loose teas.
It helps to read the directions because this tea only needs to be steeped for 30 seconds. And like other green teas you should use water that is not too hot to keep from burning it and causing it to be bitter.
It helps to read the directions because this tea only needs to be steeped for 30 seconds. And like other green teas you should use water that is not too hot to keep from burning it and causing it to be bitter.
Christine : I love green tea
I always tried different green tea and this one is really good. You could make them cold or hot. I make hot green tea with milk.
Joan Connors : Love this tea
Pricing was high but Costco was out of stock and I needed tea and loved the fact that I could purchase it elsewhere. Will definitely recommend to others. Fast shipping, accurate description
3rdGen : Pretty good tea... and a LOT of it.
This tea is pretty good, although the tea that I’ve had in most Japanese restaurants tastes better. I bought this tea because I recently read that drinking green tea every day may prolong your life. There is a LOT of tea in this box. Each bag is enclosed in a small sealed bag. It may not be the best tasting tea I’ve ever had. But, it’s a good way to have a convenient cup every day for many days to come. And the taste is certainly not bad. I’m glad I bought it.
C Peters : One of the best green teas I've ever had
Out of all the supermarket brand green teas I've tried, this one is the best I've ever had. It's comparable to my most favorite brand, Sasaki cold brew, which is now impossible to find in the States. This tea has a very gentle earthy taste and is a mix of matcha and sencha which make cold brewing a snap. I drink 2-4 cups of this tea a day. I am completely addicted!
Flight_173 : Great if you want tea bags
I bought these back in 08, and I still have a ¼ package left in year 11. These will last you a while. (I don't drink tea everyday though). Each bag can be re-used a few times ~2-3 times each depending on the size of your cup. I usualy make tea from a cast iron tea pot, but sometimes i'm in a rush. This tea is excelent tasting (oishi desu) for baged tea. Your tea won't be a green as the photo, but it will be like a yellow green. If your in the market for bagged green tea, you my friend just found the right page.
Helpful Hannah : Tried it and liked it!
I have never liked teas. A friend gave me some of her brand of green tea and I hated it. After that I bought a couple of different brands and I thought they were ok. So I took some time and read lots and lots of reviews about various brands of green tea. The Kirkland one seemed like it gave the most bang for the buck, considering I could not afford the highest quality green tea that is available, (I wanted it for health reasons). Well, I ordered it and LOVE it! I never thought I could pass up a cup of coffee for a cup of tea. But I have done just that. I put a few bags in my purse, car, coat pocket, and travel bag. I also keep a tiny container of raw honey in my coat pocket to use for my tea. Some people say the flavor is very mild. But for me not being an experienced tea drinker, that's actually a good thing. Anyone that thinks it's too weak could just add two bags. I think one is plenty for me and I really do love it.
S. Castleberry : Great pick for a quick cuppa
If you're looking for a fast-brew green tea for that first cup in the morning, definitely consider this one. I have many different kinds of green tea; this one is my go to when I need tea in a hurry. Definitely give it the full 30 seconds (if not a bit more) and the right temperature. To me the taste is on the lighter side, so if you need something more substantial this might not be the one, but for me it's the one I reach for more often than not.
Amazon Customer : Amazing green tea at a great price
I love this Ito En tea with the matcha powder added to it. It has a great sencha grassiness and the added matcha gives it a rich vibrant geeen hue. The price is great especially when you are a hardcore tea drinker.
Melissa C. : Like it hot
I like it as a hot tea. I lost 5 pounds and I feel good when sipping it throughout the day.
Jeff Seabarkrob : When Costco in-store is out-of-stock...
My online order got me through the two month drought. Every morning I fill a Pyrex 4 cup measuring cup with filtered water and place it in the microwave for 6.5 minutes which brings the water to a boil. I pour 2 cups of 210 degree water into my French press and set the timer for 4 minutes. I place a cooking thermometer in the remaining 2 cups of water and wait for temperature reach 178 degrees for 30 seconds, per the directions on the box. I let the 3 tea bags cool down and squeeze the residual tea into my cup. I let the tea cool on the window sill and drink mid morning. It quenches my thirst and calms my hungry stomach.
Viv Young : Good tea
I like the tea that I can see and taste the match in the tea bag. I use it all the time other than herbal tea.
Steven Weigand : Innovative bag, good quality, low price.
As others here have mentioned, this is quite a good deal for the quality of the product.
By making the bag out of nylon and by attaching the string to the middle of the face of the bag (instead of at the top edge like everyone else), they have made it so that more tea leaves get to touch the water and more tea leaves remain floating and loose in the water. That really seems to help the steeping process.
Most tea bags compress the tea leaves together into a big wad which prevents the water from getting to all but the outer most leaves. The solution in that case is to use a spoon to press the tea bag against the cup in order to cause the leaves to separate and become exposed to the hot water. It works, but you end up having to do this a lot if you really want a really good cup of tea.
Instead, this bag floats on its face, edge-wise. And that causes the tea leaves to stay loose and not bunch up as much. The result is that more leaves are exposed to hot water, and so the tea itself will be richer. You just need to use the string to tug at it to shake up the leaves every now and then. No spoon is ever needed.
Another thing they've done is to add a little notch to the square paper thingy at the end of the string. The idea is that you can stick the paper onto the lip of your cup really easily that way, and it holds on to the cup instead of dangling outside of it. That's kind of neat.
The tea this produces is very green colored. Some of my coworkers actually thought there might be food coloring added to the tea leaves. They've never seen truly green tea.
I would compare this tea favorably with The Republic of Tea's "Double Green Matcha Tea". Both products combine a small amount of matcha green tea powder along with the green tea leaves. In my opinion, the Republic of Tea's product is a bit bolder (which I like) but also more bitter (which I don't like). The Kirkland Signature / Ito En Matcha Blend has absolutely no bitterness. I wouldn't call it "sweet" like others have, either. I think it's just more refined and maybe fresher than the Republic of Tea's version.
No, there isn't a lot of matcha powder in this tea. I didn't expect there to be a lot of matcha. About 99% of it is normal green tea leaves. There's a powdery residue in the bag itself (which you should tap a few times to empty out into your cup as the instructions say). And there's probably some matcha powder mixed in with the tea leaves. But don't expect much. It improves the flavor of the tea, but it's not like pure matcha, nor does it advertise itself as such.
About the only negative thing I have to say about the product is that the strings on the tea bags are too small for me. They're always falling into the cup. Then again, I don't use a standard tea cup to drink. And because my cup is thicker than an average tea cup, the innovative notch that's in the square paper thing at the end of the string is too small and won't stay on the lip of the cup. Bummer. As a result, I have to be careful to make sure the string doesn't fall back into the cup. But it's a minor thing.
I'd also like to see a better way of packaging these tea bags. They're all individually wrapped in sealed plastic bags. This prevents oxidation and spoilage, which is great. But it also produces a lot of waste, which is a pity.
Overall, I'm impressed with the quality of this green tea at this price. I will definitely order it again when I run out. It also makes a perfect gift for anyone you know who loves quality green tea.
Hope that helps.
By making the bag out of nylon and by attaching the string to the middle of the face of the bag (instead of at the top edge like everyone else), they have made it so that more tea leaves get to touch the water and more tea leaves remain floating and loose in the water. That really seems to help the steeping process.
Most tea bags compress the tea leaves together into a big wad which prevents the water from getting to all but the outer most leaves. The solution in that case is to use a spoon to press the tea bag against the cup in order to cause the leaves to separate and become exposed to the hot water. It works, but you end up having to do this a lot if you really want a really good cup of tea.
Instead, this bag floats on its face, edge-wise. And that causes the tea leaves to stay loose and not bunch up as much. The result is that more leaves are exposed to hot water, and so the tea itself will be richer. You just need to use the string to tug at it to shake up the leaves every now and then. No spoon is ever needed.
Another thing they've done is to add a little notch to the square paper thingy at the end of the string. The idea is that you can stick the paper onto the lip of your cup really easily that way, and it holds on to the cup instead of dangling outside of it. That's kind of neat.
The tea this produces is very green colored. Some of my coworkers actually thought there might be food coloring added to the tea leaves. They've never seen truly green tea.
I would compare this tea favorably with The Republic of Tea's "Double Green Matcha Tea". Both products combine a small amount of matcha green tea powder along with the green tea leaves. In my opinion, the Republic of Tea's product is a bit bolder (which I like) but also more bitter (which I don't like). The Kirkland Signature / Ito En Matcha Blend has absolutely no bitterness. I wouldn't call it "sweet" like others have, either. I think it's just more refined and maybe fresher than the Republic of Tea's version.
No, there isn't a lot of matcha powder in this tea. I didn't expect there to be a lot of matcha. About 99% of it is normal green tea leaves. There's a powdery residue in the bag itself (which you should tap a few times to empty out into your cup as the instructions say). And there's probably some matcha powder mixed in with the tea leaves. But don't expect much. It improves the flavor of the tea, but it's not like pure matcha, nor does it advertise itself as such.
About the only negative thing I have to say about the product is that the strings on the tea bags are too small for me. They're always falling into the cup. Then again, I don't use a standard tea cup to drink. And because my cup is thicker than an average tea cup, the innovative notch that's in the square paper thing at the end of the string is too small and won't stay on the lip of the cup. Bummer. As a result, I have to be careful to make sure the string doesn't fall back into the cup. But it's a minor thing.
I'd also like to see a better way of packaging these tea bags. They're all individually wrapped in sealed plastic bags. This prevents oxidation and spoilage, which is great. But it also produces a lot of waste, which is a pity.
Overall, I'm impressed with the quality of this green tea at this price. I will definitely order it again when I run out. It also makes a perfect gift for anyone you know who loves quality green tea.
Hope that helps.
Helpful Hannah : Tried it and liked it!
I have never liked teas. A friend gave me some of her brand of green tea and I hated it. After that I bought a couple of different brands and I thought they were ok. So I took some time and read lots and lots of reviews about various brands of green tea. The Kirkland one seemed like it gave the most bang for the buck, considering I could not afford the highest quality green tea that is available, (I wanted it for health reasons). Well, I ordered it and LOVE it! I never thought I could pass up a cup of coffee for a cup of tea. But I have done just that. I put a few bags in my purse, car, coat pocket, and travel bag. I also keep a tiny container of raw honey in my coat pocket to use for my tea. Some people say the flavor is very mild. But for me not being an experienced tea drinker, that's actually a good thing. Anyone that thinks it's too weak could just add two bags. I think one is plenty for me and I really do love it.
Amazon Customer : Improved Health Attributes
While I did not score the established characteristics of this product five star the product itself is 5 star. It offers health improvement not listed as a characteristic. It improved the health of my kidney functions from 3 and 5 a.m. to once a night at 7 a.m. I strongly recommend its use.
Viv Young : Good tea
I like the tea that I can see and taste the match in the tea bag. I use it all the time other than herbal tea.
Robert : Fresh Japanese tea
We love this tea and cannot find it at Costco right now. It has a good fresh flavor and is bright green.
C Peters : One of the best green teas I've ever had
Out of all the supermarket brand green teas I've tried, this one is the best I've ever had. It's comparable to my most favorite brand, Sasaki cold brew, which is now impossible to find in the States. This tea has a very gentle earthy taste and is a mix of matcha and sencha which make cold brewing a snap. I drink 2-4 cups of this tea a day. I am completely addicted!
Christine : I love green tea
I always tried different green tea and this one is really good. You could make them cold or hot. I make hot green tea with milk.
Joan Connors : Love this tea
Pricing was high but Costco was out of stock and I needed tea and loved the fact that I could purchase it elsewhere. Will definitely recommend to others. Fast shipping, accurate description
Helpful Hannah : Tried it and liked it!
I have never liked teas. A friend gave me some of her brand of green tea and I hated it. After that I bought a couple of different brands and I thought they were ok. So I took some time and read lots and lots of reviews about various brands of green tea. The Kirkland one seemed like it gave the most bang for the buck, considering I could not afford the highest quality green tea that is available, (I wanted it for health reasons). Well, I ordered it and LOVE it! I never thought I could pass up a cup of coffee for a cup of tea. But I have done just that. I put a few bags in my purse, car, coat pocket, and travel bag. I also keep a tiny container of raw honey in my coat pocket to use for my tea. Some people say the flavor is very mild. But for me not being an experienced tea drinker, that's actually a good thing. Anyone that thinks it's too weak could just add two bags. I think one is plenty for me and I really do love it.
Atech : Green tea tastes great!
I bought this on amazon because I lack the Costco membership and time to drive to the nearest costco store in my area. I read the reviews and decided to try out this green tea. The green tea came out perfect when I followed the simple instructions on the back of each tea packet. The smell is very light and pleasant. The taste, in my opinion, was not too bitter and the tea came out just right after steeping for 30 seconds in hot water.
Overall I am happy with my purchase and if you can I would recommend buying this at the store because it may be cheaper (make sure to take into account the tax as well).
Cheers!
Overall I am happy with my purchase and if you can I would recommend buying this at the store because it may be cheaper (make sure to take into account the tax as well).
Cheers!
Nonya : Delicious and noticeable health benefits!
This is the best green tea I have consumed so far. I used to always have horrible breath and ever since I started drinking this particular brand of green tea , my bad breath has subsided immensely!! I cannot believe it myself, however I'm also not eating as much as I used to in the past. I also cut out a lot of processed foods, but in the past even if I did this, I would still have horrible breath.
This is also helping me lose weight, which I was doing before consuming the tea, but this is helping a lot. I am an anxious, moody, and most of the time stressful person and when I'm feeling at a point where my head is about to explode, I just make sure to make a cup and the stress literally melts away. It helps me sleep, which I have trouble doing so (I also take melatonin). Melatonin by itself rarely puts me to sleep now a days, so this helps soo much.
I'm truly grateful and happy to have found this tea and added it to my daily diet. It has helped me soo much to relax, sleep, fight bad breath and God knows what else that I haven't yet noticed! :)
Highly recommend :).
This is also helping me lose weight, which I was doing before consuming the tea, but this is helping a lot. I am an anxious, moody, and most of the time stressful person and when I'm feeling at a point where my head is about to explode, I just make sure to make a cup and the stress literally melts away. It helps me sleep, which I have trouble doing so (I also take melatonin). Melatonin by itself rarely puts me to sleep now a days, so this helps soo much.
I'm truly grateful and happy to have found this tea and added it to my daily diet. It has helped me soo much to relax, sleep, fight bad breath and God knows what else that I haven't yet noticed! :)
Highly recommend :).
mizjean : Impressed with taste and quality
This is my first experience with green tea, and it is an unbiased and honest review. The box just came, and I tried my first cup. I have to say I am impressed, with the taste, the quality and the packaging. I researched a lot of different green tea products before buying this one, and think I picked the right one. It has a good flavor whether hot or cold. The box is a generous size, and will last a long time, but when it is gone im sure I will be reordering.
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