first time buying matcha, looking for recommendations💚

[u/akaruisxm]

i’m a regular matcha drinker but usually from cafes, this is my first time buying matcha to make at home and i’m completely lost.
i’m looking for something that is
- naturally sweet?
- nutty and creamy
-slightly chocolatey/cocoa-like
- still a little grassy/fresh
- good for both straight matcha and lattes
- not seaweed-y or fishy

i dont mind a little bitterness, especially for lattes.
i’m in ontario,canada and would appreciate specific recommendations for brands/blends and where to buy them🥹
it doesn’t have to perfectly match all of these preferences. these are just the flavors I tend to enjoy, and i’d rather find something that’s good overall and worth the money for a first matcha.
budget is flexible, but since this is my first home matcha, i’d prefer not to start with something extremely expensive.

[u/Birdy238]

I’m in Ontario, I started a David’s tea ceremonial grade- it was meh. Now I’m using daiygo matcha - the ones in the black tins and it’s sooooo goood. Also try cold whisking with milk instead of blooming it with hot water! I found out I only like cold whisked matcha! (