Gyokuro Imperial Shade-Grown Green Tea vs Uji Ceremonial Grade Matcha
Both shade-grown, both high in L-theanine, and only one of them is a powder.
Gyokuro Imperial Shade-Grown Green TeaUji Ceremonial Grade Matcha
| Gyokuro Imperial Shade-Grown Green Tea | Uji Ceremonial Grade Matcha | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | 85 mg | 70 mg |
| Serving | 3 oz (90ml) small bowl | 2g powder in 2.5 oz water |
| Strength (per 100 ml) | 94.4 mg | 94.6 mg |
| Acidity | Low | Low |
| Category | Green | Matcha |
| Origin | Uji, Kyoto, Japan | Uji, Kyoto, Japan |
| Best for | Teapot & mug | Whisked |
| Water | 50°C | 80°C |
| With milk | Either way | Either way |
| Tastes of | Rich Umami Seaweed, Lush Pine Forest, Dewy Melon | Rich Umami, Fresh Spinach, Nori Seaweed |
Which one, for what
Worked out from the two records above rather than asserted, so nothing here can contradict the table.
- A hard morning startGyokuro Imperial Shade-Grown Green Tea
- Drinking it after sixUji Ceremonial Grade Matcha
- A sensitive stomachToo close to call
- Taking it with milkToo close to call
- Something to sit and pay attention toGyokuro Imperial Shade-Grown Green Tea
- Making it without special equipmentToo close to call
Axis by axis
Green Tea noticeably higher
much the same
Grade Matcha noticeably higher
Green Tea noticeably higher
Green Tea noticeably higher
Comparative editorial positions within this catalogue, calibrated so entries can be ranked against one another. Not laboratory measurements.
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