MATCHA FAQ
MATCHA FAQ
How can I tell if it’s high quality Matcha powder?
High quality Matcha powder will have a vibrant green colour, while low quality Matcha has a dull yellowish colour. Any Matcha powder that you purchase from us is always guaranteed to be the highest quality Matcha powder you can get in the market.
Does Matcha contain caffeine?
Matcha generally contains one-third the amount of caffeine in coffee. For those who are looking for alternatives to coffee with less caffeine, try drinking matcha!
How many cups of Matcha should I drink a day?
It is recommended to drink not more than 3 cups a day.
Can I use a spoon to mix?
It is not recommend to use a spoon as matcha powder will not be mixed evenly. To ensure the matcha powder is completely mixed in the liquid, please use the proper tea tools such as a bamboo whisk or electric mixer.
PRODUCT INFO
SUITABILITY
YURI / Matcha Powder Is Perfect If you Are A
Home Baker
Matcha Latte Lover
Barista
Bartender
Patisserie
Best For
Matcha Beverages
(Latte, Smoothies, Ice Blended, Frappe, Cold Brew Tea, etc)
Baking
Pastries
Desserts
SPECIFICATIONS
Ingredients
100% finely grounded premium green tea leaves (powder form). NO ADDED SUGAR
Origin
Japan
Packaging
Aluminum Zip Lock Resealable Packet
Storage note
Seal tight and store in the refrigerator before and after opening. Keep away from moisture, sunlight, and odors.
Best Before
Recommended to consume within 2 months after opening when YURI / Matcha powder is in its freshest condition.
NUTRITION FACTS
All our tea are Halal certified by Japan Halal Association, which is recognized by JAKIM Malaysia. Do consume our tea with confidence.
HEALTH BENEFITS
YURI / Matcha has antioxidant properties that can naturally boost various aspects of your physical health. Here are some of the health benefits you will get when you have a cup of YURI / Matcha everyday:
ANTI-AGEING EFFECT
If you didn’t already know, Matcha is your amazing superfood packed with antioxidants, as 1 cup of matcha tea equals to 10 cups of green tea! The antioxidants in your daily cup of Matcha protects you from damaging free radicals and slows the ageing of your cells.
POWERFUL DETOXIFIER
Matcha is a gentle but powerful detoxifier due to the high amounts of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll not only gives our Matcha a vibrant green, but also helps to remove toxins and heavy metals from your body. What better way to detox than with a satisfying cup of our Matcha tea?
PROMOTES BEAUTIFUL SKIN
The anti-ager property of antioxidants in Matcha helps you with ageing-skin, wrinkles and acne problems to ensure healthy and beautiful skin.
INCREASE FAT BURNING DURING EXERCISE
Matcha powder contains a high amount of EGCG antioxidants that boost your metabolism and hence increase fat burning during your workouts. On top of that, it stops your fat absorption into your body cells resulting in an overall lower fat intake and helps you to lose weight naturally!
RECIPES
Hot Matcha Latte – 200 mL
Mix ingredients below with ASAGAO / Chasen Whisk or YUKIWA / Matcha Mixer until smooth and no visible clumps:
a. Warm Water – 30 mL
b. Granulated Sugar – 2 – 3 teaspoons
c. Yuri / Matcha Powder – 5 g or 1 teaspoon + 1/2 Tablespoon
Heat up 170 mL of fresh milk to 55C – 60C.
Pour into the Matcha mixture above. Then, mix evenly with ASAGAO / Chasen Whisk.
Iced Matcha Latte – 150 mL
Mix ingredients below with ASAGAO / Chasen Whisk or YUKIWA / Matcha Mixer until smooth and no visible clumps:
a. Fresh Milk – 75 mL or 1/3 cup
b. Granulated Sugar – 2 -3 teaspoons / Sugar Syrup – 20 mL
c. YURI /Matcha Powder – 5 g or 1 teaspoon + 1/2 Tablespoon
Pour the mixture above into 75 mL fresh milk with ice.
Hot Matcha Tea – 200 mL
Mix ingredients below with ASAGAO / Chasen Whisk or YUKIWA / Matcha Mixer until smooth and no visible clumps:
a. Warm Water (Temp – 75c) – 50 mL
b. YURI /Matcha Powder – 1.5g or 2/3 teaspoon
c. Optional / Granulated Sugar – 2 – 3 teaspoon
Pour the mixture above into a 150 mL of warm water and mix gently again.
Iced Matcha Tea – 150ML
Mix ingredients below with ASAGAO / Chasen Whisk or YUKIWA / Matcha Mixer until smooth and no visible clumps:
a. Water – 50 mL
b. Optional / Granulated Sugar – 2 – 3 teaspoon
c. YURI / Matcha Powder – 2g or 1 teaspoon
Pour the mixture above into 100 mL of room temp water and mix gently again. Add ice.
REVIEWS
ICED MATCHA LATTE
★★★★★
“Together with the experts of matcha, we are now serving Niko Neko Matcha artisan green tea latte in both of our tea rooms at Pavilion and Bangsar. Visit us to satisfy your matcha and sweet tooth cravings.”
Ladurée Malaysia
MATCHA LATTE
★★★★★
“Our Matcha and Houjicha drinks are from Niko Neko and it’s one of the purest we can find in the market, and we are glad to share it with our customers, a great drink for non-coffee lovers!”
MATCHA COCKTAIL
★★★★★
“Niko Neko is very high quality, that is for sure. Niko Neko offers aromas and fragrance that I have not come across in other Matcha teas. The Yuri Matcha is floral and fresh, in my opinion.”
Shown Chong
Omakase + Appreciate
MATCHA TIRAMISU
★★★★★
“It is one of the best Matcha powder that I’ve ever work with. The fine texture blends easily in my baking goods. The strong flavour and the vibrant colour made the pastries looks so good and tempting to eat!”
Syaza Qistina
Ben’s Independent Grocers (B.I.G)
MATCHA ET MISO POT DE CRÈME
★★★★★
“I choose YURI / Matcha Powder as it has a very strong and prominent matcha taste. It has a smooth and pleasant taste which is easy to work with any recipes.”
Aaron Quay
Pretty On Plate Café
MATCHA BROWNIES
★★★★★
“YURI / Matcha Powder was a dream to work with. The intense Matcha flavour and vibrant green colour went very well with white chocolate. The baked result was an intense matcha flavour that complimented the dark chocolate without overpowering it.
Hazwan
The Accidental Bakers
MATCHA POMEGRANATE TART
★★★★★
“I like using YURI / Matcha Powder because of the quality and the service. I find that matcha is sensitive in its quality so if I use a poor grade matcha powder I will have difficulties in making my creations taste great, look great and it affects the texture and shelf life.”
Aishah Nordin
That Last Slice
BLACK SESAME CAKE WITH MATCHA BUTTERCREAM
★★★★★
“I like the taste and versatility of YURI / Matcha Powder, as well as the vibrant green colour it has.”
Jessica Ting
Miss Short Cakes
MATCHA PISTACHIO TRUFFLE
★★★★★
“Matcha truffles are very simple to make and it’s definitely a crowd pleaser. I’ve tried a variety matcha powders and have to say, YURI / Matcha Powder is very versatile. It has a very consistent flavour & colour which is important in keeping the standards high!”
Preeta
Sucree by Preeta
MATCHA PANNA COTTA WITH SPICED ORANGE SUPREME COMPOTE
★★★★★
“The smooth YURI’s powdered form allowed us to keep the texture of the panna cotta extremely silky, whilst injecting that vibrant green into the dessert.”
Katyana
Sugar Rush
MATCHA ADZUKI BAKED CHEESECAKE
★★★★★
“I tried out with various recipes, failing and trying again and found this beautiful combination of Japanese Classic that works perfectly together with Sour cream as a Slow baked Cheesecake. The result was higher than my expectation, as the quality of the matcha powder is probably the finest I’ve ever used.”
Chris Chaw
95 Degres Art Café
VEGAN MATCHA LAMINGTON
★★★★★
“Finely milled, the colour vibrancy makes it a no-brainer visually. We do find it is to be easily adjustable in terms of ratio when creating the lamingtons without going too far in terms of taste.”
Iza
Baked KL
MATCHA MANGO CRUMBLE LOAF
★★★★★
“We love the contrast of flavour of YURI / Matcha Powder and mango (fruity, sweetness). The crumble provides a nice crunchy texture.”
Shafinaz
Cake Jalan Tiung
MINI MATCHA MADELEINES
★★★★★
“I was told that matcha might change color during baking, But, surprisingly, this did not occur with my creations. The strength of the flavour makes it a nice product to incorporate into pastries.”
Farid Tawfik
Marc Et Farid
