Did you know that just 1 teaspoon of Ceremonial Grade Matcha delivers the nutritional benefits of up to 10 cups of regular green tea? So, what makes this vibrant green powder so mighty in such a small serving?
Quality Matters: Understanding Matcha Grades
Matcha is typically categorized into three main grades based on harvest time, leaf quality, and intended use:
1. Ceremonial Grade
This is the highest-quality matcha, used in traditional tea ceremonies.
It is harvested from the first flush (early spring) and consists of the youngest, most tender top leaves. The leaves are shade-grown to maximize L-theanine and chlorophyll, then carefully stone-ground.
Ceremonial grade matcha is known for its vibrant green colour, fine texture, smoothness, naturally sweet, umami flavour, and high levels of nutrients, particularly L-theanine and chlorophyll.
2. Premium Grade
Often used interchangeably with high-end culinary matcha, premium grade comes from later spring harvests or a blend of the first and second harvest leaves. While still good quality, its colour is bright green but slightly duller than ceremonial grade. The flavour may be slightly bitter or grassy.
3. Culinary Grade
Typically harvested in summer, this grade uses mature leaves from the lower parts of the plant. It has a bolder, more astringent flavour and a duller colour, making it ideal for baking, cooking, or recipes that incorporate matcha with other ingredients.
Is Ceremonial Grade Matcha Worth It? Absolutely.
Health Benefits in Every Sip!
Here’s why:
Matcha is made from whole leaves that have been stone-ground into a fine powder. When you drink matcha, you consume the entire leaf rather than just the water infusion, as you do with regular green tea.
Ceremonial Grade Matcha, in particular, is rich in EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which is a powerful antioxidant. Some studies have indicated that matcha can contain up to 137 times more EGCG than low-grade brewed green tea, and at least 3 to 10 times more than most high-quality green teas.
What does that mean for you?
- Immune support and cellular protection
- Healthier skin and anti-aging benefits
- Calmness, mental clarity, and focused energy (thanks to L-theanine)
- Clean caffeine without the crash
There are many easy ways to enjoy Matcha daily.
The delicate processing of Ceremonial Grade Matcha makes it ideal for simply whisking with hot water (Japanese Tea Ceremony), allowing you to savour its smooth texture and naturally sweet, umami-rich flavour in its purest form.
Matcha is incredibly versatile, lending its vibrant colour and health benefits to countless recipes.
Here are some delicious and creative ways to incorporate Matcha into your daily routine—beyond the traditional tea bowl:
- Matcha lattes (hot/iced)
- Matcha-Spice Tea Latte: Matcha & Tea Desire Yarishi Ashwini (hot/iced)
- Matcha-Chocolate Latte (hot/iced)
- Matcha flavoured with mint tea, vanilla or your favourite fruit teas (hot/iced)
- Matcha in smoothies, protein mix, or energy bars
- Pancakes, muffins, oatmeal, or chia pudding
- Salad dressings, desserts: ice cream, cup cakes, cookies.
- many more, or even DIY skincare products
Whether you’re whisking,
blending, or baking with it,
matcha is more than just a trend.
It’s a daily investment in your energy,
clarity, and long-term wellness.
**A Brief Story Behind Our Ceremonial Grade Matcha**
Our Ceremonial Grade Matcha is organically cultivated in the Nishio region of Aichi Prefecture, which is known for producing some of the finest tencha (pre-ground matcha) in Japan. Nishio has a long-standing history of exceptional matcha production.
The tencha leaves are carefully hand-harvested and stone-milled. This meticulous process ensures that our Ceremonial Grade Matcha offers a smooth, complex vegetal flavour, a silky finish, and a natural sweetness with umami note —qualities that cannot be rushed or mass-produced.
Our Ceremonial Grade Matcha is produced by one of the world's leading premium matcha producers in Japan, boasting a legacy of over 100 years in the industry.
Click on this link or on the images to see more of our Matcha Collection, and start your wellness journey one vibrant cup at a time.
Sources:
Weiss, D. J., & Anderton, C. R. (2003). Determination of catechins in matcha green tea. Journal of Chromatography A
