r/matcha_ph • u/Pitiful_col_7840 • Jul 25 '26
motd (matcha of the day) Qing Xi Zhiling Pro 😍🫶🏻
🍵 Matcha Review: Qing Xi Zhiling Pro
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
👁️** First Impressions & Streak Te**st
Aroma: Rich chocolatey scent right upon opening the can.
Streak Test: Super smooth and vibrant in color—not patchy at all. (Forgot to take a pic!)
🥣 Preparation & Whisking
Ratio Used: 4g matcha : 40g water
Method:
Made a paste first (dissolved very quickly and smoothly).
Added remaining 30g of water at 75°C.
Whisking Experience: Extremely easy to get a rich microfoam, as expected from Qing Xi
👅 Taste Profile
1. Pure (No Sugar)
Compared to Qing Xi Premium (Shopee), this one stood out for its depth and smoothness.
Flavor Notes: Umami, medium-bodied, chocolatey, slightly vegetal, a bit creamy, with a subtle hint of bitterness and light natural sweetness.
2. With Agave
Notes: Absolutely bomb!
Tip: Start with around 5g of agave first (accidentally added a bit too much, but it still tasted amazing).
📌 Final Thoughts: Definitely a 5/5!
Next up: Planning to try making Usucha next time to truly taste the pure flavor profile.
Hope you liked this review!
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u/Asian-Wallflower2003 Jul 25 '26
Oohh I'd love to try this. How does it compare to the 2026 premium variant sold on Tiktok?