Matcha powder is classified into different grades based on its intended use, flavor profile, and processing quality. Here are the three main grades of matcha:
1.Ceremonial Grade Matcha
This is the highest quality matcha, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies and for direct consumption. Ceremonial grade matcha has a vibrant green color, a smooth, slightly sweet flavor, and a fine texture. Made from the youngest tea leaves, it has minimal bitterness and is ideal for enjoying as a pure tea without any additives.
2.Premium Grade Matcha
Premium grade matcha is often used for daily drinking or in high-end culinary applications. It has a rich, green color and a more pronounced flavor with slight bitterness, but it remains smooth and delicate. This grade is perfect for matcha lattes, smoothies, and as an ingredient in health and beauty products.
3.Culinary Grade Matcha
Culinary grade matcha is designed for cooking and baking. It has a darker green color and a more robust, slightly bitter flavor, which makes it ideal for combining with other ingredients. This affordable grade is commonly used in recipes for matcha cakes, cookies, ice cream, and other desserts.
Each matcha grade serves a specific purpose, allowing consumers to choose the right one based on their needs, whether for ceremonial use, beverages, or culinary creations.
Ningxia Pure Goji Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is a high quality supplier of Matcha. We offer Matcha Green Tea Powder (Premium Grade Food Grade & Beverage Grade & Ceremonial grade) in both organic and conventional grades. Our products are recognized and accepted by customers in USA, Canada and Europe.
