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Made for everyday recipes

Culinary Matcha

For baking, cooking & smoothies.

Find your everyday recipe matcha. Compare organic Starter Matcha from China with Japanese Ryori Matcha.

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Kiwi and celery matcha smoothie with culinary matcha powder and matcha muffins

100% pure matcha

Made for mixing

Naturally olive-yellow

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Your preferenceOrganic Starter MatchaJapanese Ryori Matcha
OriginChinaJapan
OrganicCertified organicNot labeled organic
Best forCooking, baking & smoothiesCooking, baking, smoothies & everyday lattes
FlavorStronger, basic culinaryEarthy, everyday culinary
Choose it forOrganic valueJapanese origin
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Bring matcha into your everyday recipes.

Matcha muffins with a naturally muted olive-yellow color

Matcha muffins

From muffins to cookies, matcha adds an earthy flavor to your recipes.

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Kiwi and celery smoothie made with culinary matcha

Kiwi & Celery Matcha Smoothie

1 serving · 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 kiwi, peeled
  • ½ frozen banana
  • ½ celery stalk
  • 150 ml cold water
  • 1–2 g culinary matcha

Instructions

  1. Blend fruit, celery and water.
  2. Add matcha and blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into a glass and serve cold.

Use Starter or Ryori for this blended recipe.

Naturally olive-yellow culinary matcha powder beside a fresh smoothie

Why is culinary matcha olive-yellow?

Expect a naturally muted powder. Fruit, dairy and baking ingredients will also affect the finished color.

Culinary Matcha FAQ

What is culinary matcha best for?

Cooking, baking, smoothies and recipes that blend matcha with other ingredients.

What is the difference between Starter and Ryori?

Starter is basic culinary matcha from China and is certified organic. Ryori is everyday culinary matcha from Japan. Both work well in cooking, baking and smoothies.

Which one is certified organic?

Organic Starter Matcha is certified organic. Japanese Ryori Matcha is not labeled organic.

Can I use culinary matcha for lattes?

Ryori can be used for everyday lattes with an earthy matcha flavor. Starter is mainly for cooking, baking and smoothies. For a smoother, sweeter latte, explore Sweet Japanese Matcha.

Can I try a sample first?

Sample sizes are available on the Starter and Ryori product pages. Check each page for current sizes, prices and availability.