Matcha Fruit Bites Jade Leaf Matcha Review
I Don't Like the Taste of Matcha, but These Matcha Fruit Bites Have Me Hooked
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Matcha is referred to as the "healthy espresso of green tea." It gives you caffeine without the crash and offers antioxidants in every batch. But what if you could enjoy this earthy, powder-based drink in a fun way? I'd sure be game for that. Jade Leaf Matcha launched Matcha Fruit Bites in late April, and we just got our hands on the three flavours: Peach Mango, Apple Ginger, and Lemon. Each pouch, infused with organic Japanese matcha, has 25 mg of caffeine — equivalent to one cup of green tea — and one serving of fruit.
The bites have the consistency of fruit leather, but chewier, and the flavours stand out — they seriously pop in your mouth and disguise almost all of the bitterness that matcha often has (which we'll get to later). These pouches are available on Amazon and the Jade Leaf Matcha website, and matcha-lovers won't be disappointed. Even non-matcha-lovers should give these a try! Case in point: I'm not a matcha connoisseur in the slightest, but these might just be my new obsession. Plus, they're a creative way to get your mid-afternoon caffeine fix.
Lemon Matcha Fruit Bites
Nutrition info per pouch:
- Calories: 90
- Total fat: 1 gram
- Total carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Dietary fibre: 2 grams
- Sugars: 18 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
Review: As soon as you pop one of these into your mouth, a burst of lemon flavour comes through. It might be a shock to your taste buds, but the tart-sweet finish will leave you wanting more. There's a slight (emphasis on slight) grassy flavour from the matcha, though you can barely tell.
Buy these Lemon Matcha Fruit Bites ($11 for six pouches) on Amazon.
Peach Mango Matcha Fruit Bites
Nutrition info per pouch:
- Calories: 90
- Total fat: 1 gram
- Total carbohydrates: 21 grams
- Dietary fibre: 4 grams
- Sugars: 17 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
Review: The mango and peach notes in these bites really stand out. The consistency definitely reminds me of the fruit leather I used to eat all the time as a kid, which isn't a bad thing (I'd devour that fruit leather!). The mango shines through, and the sweetness from the peach is a nice complement in flavour.
Buy these Peach Mango Fruit Bites ($11 for six pouches) on Amazon.
Apple Ginger Matcha Fruit Bites
Nutrition info per pouch:
- Calories: 90
- Total fat: 1 gram
- Total carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Dietary fibre: 3 grams
- Sugars: 18 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
Review: This was my favourite flavour because the bites taste like green apple — think: green apple Jolly Ranchers, but healthier. There's some spice from the ginger, which lingers on your tongue, and I had to refrain from digging into multiple packs at once.
Buy these Apple Ginger Matcha Fruit Bites ($11 for six pouches) on Amazon.
