I’m trying this one hot today. I whisked 1 tsp. of matcha into the tiniest bit of cooled boiled water, then poured heated milk into my mug. It’s creamy, and the chocolate is more apparent. There is a slight, very subtle underlying chemical taste that was also there when I had this as a cold latte that I’m not a fan of.

Perhaps I’ll try it next just in hot water. Too much milk also throws me off my game. Not that that will take away the underlying chemical, but it may just make it more enjoyable overall.

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Stephanie

Too bad about the chemical taste. I think perhaps if I want chocolate and matcha together I’ll just whisk in a little cocoa powder!

Courtney

I think that’s an excellent idea. It’s not over the top chemically, but enough that it bothers me.

Fjellrev

Yeah, I like the idea of the cocoa. I was discussing that with my mom the other day, how there are just some flavours that can be done realistically. Like why does chocolate extract even exist? If you’re baking, just use real chocolate or cocoa!

Courtney

I agree haha! If I can handle any more milk today I think I’ll mix up some Grand Cru with cocoa actually.

Sil

i don’t like this one…it doesn’t remind me of chocolate…

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Stephanie

Too bad about the chemical taste. I think perhaps if I want chocolate and matcha together I’ll just whisk in a little cocoa powder!

Courtney

I think that’s an excellent idea. It’s not over the top chemically, but enough that it bothers me.

Fjellrev

Yeah, I like the idea of the cocoa. I was discussing that with my mom the other day, how there are just some flavours that can be done realistically. Like why does chocolate extract even exist? If you’re baking, just use real chocolate or cocoa!

Courtney

I agree haha! If I can handle any more milk today I think I’ll mix up some Grand Cru with cocoa actually.

Sil

i don’t like this one…it doesn’t remind me of chocolate…

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A few of my favourite things: animals, the ocean, science (I’m currently doing my MSc in biology), travel, all things summer, and of course – tea!

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I love black teas and this is what I’m usually drinking. I pretty well always drink my tea without anything added.

I’m also fond of herbals, oolongs, and subtly flavoured greens. Whites are also enjoyable, and I’m always looking for a replacement for my all-time favourite Butiki’s White Rhino.

Pu’erhs, rooibos (specifically red, I’m more open to green), honeybush, and matés are not my favourite. I tend to avoid them altogether unless others find them so amazing they shouldn’t be missed.

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Creaminess, toffee, cacao (true dark chocolate flavour), coconut (true coconut flavour), and rhubarb. I’m open to flavoured teas but they can’t be cloying or fake/candy like.

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