Reply To: Using Luan Guapian as matcha

I actually tried doing that after reading this two days ago, comparing with my experience and a very nice stronger tea ceremony grade matcha which I have at home. I think perhaps Hokusai is comparing Luan Guapian with the thinner version of ceremonial matcha and not with denser and more traditional quality matcha. I think Luan Guapian is thinner and not as flavorful. Yet it is many times less costly so I think it is very good for its price. I think it also has a taste that defines itself as Luan Guapian and not matcha or tencha. I think this is exactly what is great about your idea, many other high quality green tea can be made into powder and become a different kind of matcha!