"Matcha, the finely ground green tea powder from Japan, has been used not only in traditional tea ceremonies, but also in many other culinary applications. While its ceremonial roots emphasize mindfulness, presence, and ritual - with each sip meant to engage all the senses by offering clarity, calm, and gentle energy - nowadays, matcha has been picked up by most coffee chain brands as yet another ingredient for on-the-go energy."
"According to my barista, Dutch Bros' matcha drinks are made with a proprietary liquid concentrate that fully incorporates the powdered leaves, creating a drink that is always smooth even without any whisking."
"I'm not going to lie: I struggle a bit with lavender. While it's a beneficial nervine that reduces stress and anxiety, my mind automatically associates the scent with hand soap and laundry detergent. Unsurprisingly then, in Dutch Bros' tangy, slightly bitter matcha lemonade, lavender struggles to find harmony with the other main ingredients. It's not so much that the aromatic lavender overpowered the tart and earthy matcha lemonade"
Matcha is a finely ground Japanese green tea powder used in ceremonial and culinary contexts, delivering concentrated antioxidants and a slow-release caffeine that energizes without causing anxious jitteriness. Ceremonial matcha emphasizes mindfulness, presence, and ritual while providing clarity, calm, and gentle energy. Dutch Bros produces iced matcha drinks using a proprietary liquid concentrate that fully incorporates powdered leaves, yielding consistently smooth beverages without whisking. The matcha exhibits a dark emerald color and an umami profile of earthy, grassy notes with a chlorophyll-like bitterness. Ten matcha beverages—four creamy lattes and six lemonades—offer distinct personalities and were evaluated for flavor balance, texture, and overall drinkability.
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