All matcha powders have superior benefits compared to a cup of regular green tea. However, not all of them taste or look the same. When looking to buy the best matcha green tea powder, it’s important to consider the following:
There are three main grades of matcha green tea powder. They are determined by growing conditions, harvesting time and methods, color, bitterness and the intensity of flavor. Depending on why you want to include matcha into your daily routine, some might be a better choice than the others. Matcha will always provide more nutrients than regular steeped loose leaf green tea, regardless of the grade.
Ceremonial Matcha green tea powder is the highest grade of Matcha made from the spring harvest and shaded about 4 weeks before harvesting. These leaves are younger and have a high concentration of both chlorophyll and L-theanine. Ceremonial matcha comes exclusively from Japan. Leaves are ground right before packaging to keep powder as fresh as possible. It’s enjoyed for exquisite flavor and color.
Choose this grade if:
Naturally sweet, very
smooth grassy flavor.
Vibrant green.
Traditional (mixed with water).
Modern (mixed with milk).
Latte grade matcha green tea powder comes from the second harvest of the year. Leaves have higher levels of catechins than first spring leaves. When brewed in a traditional way, a slight bitterness might be noticeable. Flavor is stronger and grassy, but still appropriate for traditional brewing. However, latte grade matcha green tea powder is best for making lattes, frappes and smoothies. Slight bitterness and strong grassy flavor complement other ingredients better than ceremonial grade matcha.
Choose this grade if:
Grassy flavor with slight or no bitterness.
Less intense than Ceremonial grade.
Spring green.
Latte, Frappe, Smoothie.
Culinary Grade Matcha Green Tea Powder is made from a variety of more mature tea leaves. They have less catechins than ceremonial or latte grade and are more appropriate for cooking. Culinary grade matcha is not meant for traditional brewing. If brewed carefully, it can be enjoyable, but cannot be compared with other two grades. Strong flavor and color blend well with other ingredients, and are perfect for cooking, baking and experimenting with all sorts of ingredients. Culinary grade is the most affordable grade.
Choose this grade if:
Light grassy flavor with more noticable bitterness.
Autumn green- yellow color.
Cooking, Baking, ocassional Latte.
Two things are crucial when it comes to preparing Matcha green tea powder - the quality of the matcha powder and the choice of right accessories. Matcha needs to be stored properly to prevent oxidation. Tea powder will deteriorate much faster than regular loose leaf tea, so proper storage is a must.
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