| 摘要 |
The bitterness and astringency of an instant powder drink containing a high content of non-polymer catechins are reduced to improve the flavor, and further the flavor and appearance stability after the powder drink is reconstituted to a drink are also improved. The instant powder drink comprising the following components (A) and (B): (A) a purified product of a green tea extract obtained by purifying a green tea extract in a mixed solution of ethanol and water at a mass ratio of 99/1 to 75/25 in an amount of 0.5 to 20.0% by mass; and (B) hydroxycarboxylic acid or a lactone thereof or a salt thereof in an amount of 0.01 to 10.0% by mass, wherein the content of non-polymer catechins is from 0.5 to 15.0% by mass. |
