| | |  | italian food gifts for dad | Home » » Kirkland Signature Ito En Matcha Blend (Green Tea), 100% Japanese Green Tea Leaves, 100 Tea Bags | | | | | | | Description: | | Kirkland Signature Green Tea Matcha Blend, 100% Japanese Tea Leaves, 100 Tea Bags is made with Sencha Green Tea from Japan's lush tea plantations, known for producing some of the best teas in the world. In keeping with Japanese tradition, this tea is gently steamed, rolled, and then dried. This minimal processing stops the oxidation and preserves the freshness, aroma, and color of the tea leaf.
Matcha, a green tea powder made from specially harvested leaves is added to enhance flavor and taste.
Our premium nylon tea bag allows for optimum water flow during the brewing process. Store in the a cool, dry place. See inside box for a cold tea recipe. | | | Features: | |
• Sencha green tea with matcha blend! Great Taste - noticeable sweeter than other brands!
• Nylon filter bag for optimum water flow during brewing!
• The tag has a slot pre-cut in it to fit on the edge of your cup!
• Green Tea is a proven source of antioxidants, which promote eye health and aid the immune system
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 5.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 13.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 128 reviews |
| | | Label Information: | | | 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 |
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61 of 64 found the following review helpful:
 I agree: The real dealDec 16, 2009
By Excelsior
I lived in Japan years ago. This is Japanese green tea. It might say "Kirkland" on the box, but it is really Ito En tea (which is printed on each pack), as well-known Japanese tea company. The best thing about this tea is that it does not get bitter after a long steep -- unlike just about any other Japanese tea. In fact, I have left the bag in my tea holder all afternoon on occasion, and the tea still tastes great. Buy this if you want the real Japanese green tea taste.
32 of 32 found the following review helpful:
Best Green Tea!May 09, 2008
By R. Chicago
"R. Chicago"
I never liked green tea. I always found the taste terrible and bitter when compared to black tea. And even though I have tried to acquire the taste for green tea by trying many different varieties, I have always been unsuccessful until,... I was introduced to this Japanese tea. It is truly wonderful! It is mildly slightly sweet and aromatic. The nylon tea bag and individually sealed packages are great as well. A truly great green tea!
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
High quality green teaAug 19, 2008
By Rachael
Definetely the highest quality green tea I have ever had, love the bags. Was surprised at how good this "Costco" tea was and have been drinking it now for a couple of years - LOVE it.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
An excellent Japanese green tea without specialty tea shop pricesNov 30, 2009
By buru buru piggu
If you've turned your up nose at store brands before, don't do it for this one. Despite its humble Costco labeling, this is a very good and tasty Japanese green tea. That's because it is made by Ito En, Japan's leading tea distributor and one of the country's largest beverage manufacturers. I was surprised to hear of staff members at the Japanese Embassy in DC drinking this tea. It comes highly recommended from a Japanese friend working there.
Made from 100% Japan-grown tea, this product also contains "matcha", a finely powdered high grade green tea. It's responsible for the lively green color. The pyramidal nylon bag lets water pass through better, so you get more flavor out of each serving than with traditional flat tea bags.
Brewing temperatures for different kinds of tea vary, but to make green tea, the water should be between 70-80°C, not boiling. With half the caffeine, green tea is better for you than black tea because of the higher concentration of water-soluble antioxidants (cathechins and flavinoids) and vitamin C, which are destroyed by the roasting process. One cup will give you 100%+ of your daily USRDA requirement. Green tea is also great chilled or over ice.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Delicious, fresh green tea blended with maccha powderJan 19, 2011
By Ochakko
I grew up with green tea (I'm from Japan)- I was always searching for good alternative to the loose green tea (wanted something quick, single serving, easy to clean, and yet tastes good). Well, my search is over, finally!
Pros
-Tastes very fresh, the color is very green,
not that yellow-ish green
-Added Maccha to enhance the flavor
Cons
-The naming is bit confusing. I can see why some people order this product, thinking that they are getting the Maccha powder (the one for the tea ceremony). This is NOT a 100% Maccha poder. It is a delicious, fresh green tea blended with maccha powder.
Quick Tip
If your green tea tastes too bitter, the water might be too hot. The best temperature is around 80C (176F- NOT boiling hot). After pouring the hot water, steep about 30-45 sec, then take the bag out. You never want to "cook" the green tea.
Hope this helps :)
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