Review: Trader Joe's Matcha Green Tea Powder

My typical morning starts with coffee, but with the increasing popularity of Matcha Green Tea and Matcha Lattes, I have been eager to give it a try. So I was happy to find Matcha Green Tea Powder at Trader Joe’s.

It’s available in a small container of seven single serve packets. Each serving has only 5 calories. From a nutritional content perspective, there is not much else to report. The tea has zero fat, zero protein, and less than one gram of carbohydrate.

As with most of our food product reviews, this article includes a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients. In addition, I will give you my honest opinion of Trader Joe’s Matcha Green Tea Powder.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition facts are based on a single serving, measured as a single packet with 1.5 grams of tea powder.

Two small packets of green tea powder. — Trader Joe’s matcha green tea powder packets.

Calories in Matcha Green Tea

Each serving of Matcha Green Tea (without any added dairy or sugar) has only 5 calories.

Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Packet (1.5g) of Matcha Green Tea

CALORIES

TOTAL FAT

(0%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

<1g

(0%DV)

PROTEIN

(0%DV)

Saturated Fat	0g (0%DV)
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg (0%DV)
Sodium	0mg (0%DV)

Dietary Fiber	<1g (2%DV)
Total Sugars	0g
Added Sugars	0g (0%DV)

%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

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Ingredients and Allergens

What is Matcha Green Tea?

First discovered in China by a Japanese monk, Matcha has been around for centuries. It’s made from finely ground green tea leaves.

Most tea drinks in the U.S. are made by steeping tea leaves that are contained in a small pouch. Matcha drinks, on the other hand, are made by blending or whisking the green tea leaves directly into the water.

As a result of how the matcha beverage is made, you consume the entire tea leaf.

Ingredients in Trader Joe’s Product

There is only one ingredient: Matcha Green Tea Powder.

According to the packaging, Trader Joe’s matcha green tea is a product of Japan.

Allergens

According to the FDA, the most common food allergens are milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat and sesame.

This product contains none of the common food allergens.

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Is Matcha Green Tea Any Good?

I’ll get straight to my answer on this one. Yes, this green tea is good. However, in my opinion, when it comes to green tea that is readily available in local markets, I prefer Tazo green tea or The Republic of Tea.

Pros and Cons

Here are the specific things I like and don’t like about the matcha green tea powder from Trader Joe’s.

Pros

Convenient, easy to use packets of green tea powder allow me to quickly make a unique beverage with lots of flavor
Deep, earthy flavor with umami undertones
Simple to make hot or cold drinks
Pleasant flavor when combined with milk or blended with non-dairy options such as oat milk or almond milk

Cons

Powder does not fully dissolve and leaves a sediment at the bottom of my cup
Using a powder rather than a tea bag eliminates the opportunity to re-steep the same tea bag for additional flavor
I prefer a tin of powder rather than single packets, which use a lot of packaging for a small amount of tea powder

Serving Suggestions

Hot or Cold Matcha Green Tea

Empty one packet of green tea powder into a cup and add 8 ounces of hot water. Whisk until the tea is dissolved, then serve.

Tip: Use a small bamboo whisk to help dissolve as much of the powder as possible.

To make a cold matcha green tea, combine the powder with about 17 ounces of cold water in a container (preferably one with a tight fitting lid). Close the container and shake until blended. Serve.

Tip: Because the powder does not dissolve well in milk, I recommend dissolving the tea in water before adding any milk.

Here are a few suggestions for making lattes and other specialty drinks with Matcha Green Tea Powder.

Froth warm milk and add to the top of your cup of matcha green tea
Add a combination of coconut milk and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to your beverage
Pour your cold matcha green tea into a tall glass of ice and add your favorite milk, almond milk, or oatmilk for simple and refreshing ice cold latte

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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Product purchased by Nutrition & Ingredients staff