Walk into any café or health food store and you'll find matcha everywhere. But not all matcha is the same — and knowing the difference can completely transform your experience.
Ceremonial Grade
This is the highest quality matcha available. Made from the youngest tea leaves, shade-grown for weeks before harvest, and stone-ground into a fine powder. It has a naturally sweet, smooth flavour with a rich umami depth — designed to be enjoyed simply with water, as in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
Best for: drinking straight, matcha lattes, mindful morning rituals.
Culinary Grade
A more robust, slightly bitter matcha intended for cooking and baking. It holds its flavour well when mixed with other ingredients like sugar, flour, or dairy.
Best for: matcha pancakes, cakes, smoothies, and ice cream.
Our Recommendation
If you're drinking it daily, always choose ceremonial grade. You'll taste the difference from the very first sip — and your body will too.