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★ Our #1 pick for lattesNUTTY YAME MATCHA 100gWarm nutty aroma, gentle umami, and low bitterness — the easiest matcha here to turn into a latte you’ll want again tomorrow. 100g covers roughly 33 standard lattes. $56.84

Higher-priced matcha often brings more sweetness and a more vivid green. For lattes, though, the most expensive matcha is not always the right one. Below is our latte pick from each of the tea houses we carry.

One pick from each brand

MatchaJP SelectionNUTTY YAME MATCHA $56.84 Shop this matcha → Yamamasa KoyamaenMATSUKAZE $55.68 View collection → Sold out HoshinoenMOKUREN Sold outView collection → HekisuienCHIYO-NO-SAKAE $24.00 View collection → Izumo SeichaKAMI-WATASHI $18.00 View collection → Meiyo ShizuokaAOBANE-NO-TUKI $16.00 Shop this matcha → TSUJIRIHOSHI-NO-TSUMUGI $26.00 Shop this matcha → Sold out RokubeiOKUMIDORI Sold outShop this matcha →

★ Our #1 pick for beginnersTSUJIRI HOSHI-NO-TSUMUGI 30gA small, fresh 30g pack from one of Japan’s most famous tea houses: smooth, forgiving, and easy on the wallet for a first premium matcha. $26.00

If this is your first premium Japanese matcha, choose something smooth, low in bitterness, and easy to prepare. Below is our beginner pick from each of the tea houses we carry.

One pick from each brand

MatchaJP SelectionKYOTO UJI KAZE $25.52 Shop this matcha → Yamamasa KoyamaenSAMIDORI $67.28 View collection → Sold out HoshinoenYAME-NO-HANA Sold outView collection → HekisuienKIN-NO-UZU $26.00 View collection → Izumo SeichaKAMI-WATASHI $18.00 View collection → Sold out Meiyo ShizuokaASAHINA-NO-YUKI Sold outShop this matcha → Sold out RokubeiASANOKA Sold outShop this matcha →

★ Our #1 pick for daily useYAME SAEMIDORI 100gSmooth, balanced, and low in bitterness even when you make it in a hurry. First-harvest Yame leaf, and 100g lasts for weeks of daily cups. $74.24

For everyday matcha, look for good balance, stable availability, and a smooth taste that doesn’t turn bitter when you prepare it quickly. Below is our everyday pick from each of the tea houses we carry.

One pick from each brand

MatchaJP SelectionKYOTO UJI KAZE $25.52 Shop this matcha → Yamamasa KoyamaenSAMIDORI $67.28 View collection → Sold out HoshinoenHOSHI-NO-TSUYU Sold outView collection → HekisuienKIN-NO-UZU $26.00 View collection → Izumo SeichaKAMI-WATASHI $18.00 View collection → Sold out Meiyo ShizuokaASAHINA-NO-YUKI Sold outShop this matcha → TSUJIRIYUTAKA-MUKASHI $32.48 View collection → Sold out RokubeiASANOKA Sold outShop this matcha →

HOSHI-NO-TSUYU is usually sold out and restocks monthly.

★ Our #1 pick for usuchaKOYAMAEN OGURAYAMAA classic Uji profile with refined aroma and a clean finish — a long-time favourite of tea practitioners. $113.68

For usucha, look for refined aroma, rich umami, smooth mouthfeel, and a clean finish. Bitterness stands out more when you drink matcha straight, so balance matters. Below is our usucha pick from each of the tea houses we carry.

One pick from each brand

MatchaJP SelectionYAME SAEMIDORI $74.24 Shop this matcha → Sold out HoshinoenIKE-NO-SHIRO Sold outView collection → HekisuienDAIGYOKU $28.00 View collection → Sold out Izumo SeichaKAGURA Sold outView collection → TSUJIRIYUTAKA-MUKASHI $32.48 View collection → RokubeiMURASAKINO $26.68 Shop this matcha →

IKE-NO-SHIRO is usually sold out and restocks monthly.

★ Our #1 pick for giftsROKUBEI ICHIGO ICHIE 30g TinAn elegant tin from a Kyoto Uji tea house. The name means “once-in-a-lifetime encounter” — a beautiful sentiment for a gift. $33.64

For gifting or special moments, choose a higher grade with deeper aroma, beautiful colour, and a longer, smoother finish. Below is our gift pick from each of the tea houses we carry.

One pick from each brand

Sold out HoshinoenSEIJYU Sold outView collection → Sold out Yamamasa KoyamaenTENNOUZAN Sold outView collection → Meiyo ShizuokaNYUFUNE-NO-KAZE $21.00 Shop this matcha → RokubeiICHIGO-ICHIE $33.64 Shop this matcha →

SEIJYU is usually sold out and restocks monthly.

★ Our #1 organic pickROKUBEI SUIUN 30gOrganic Uji matcha with refined umami and low bitterness — a safe first choice whichever way you drink it. $30.16

We select organic Japanese matcha by how you enjoy it: traditional sipping, daily use, or lattes.

MatchaJPROKUBEI SUIUNBest for traditional sippingOrganic UjiRefined umamiLow bitterness $30.16 Shop this matcha → Sold out MatchaJPKAGOSHIMA ASANOKABest for daily useBright aromaClean finish Sold outShop this matcha → Sold out MatchaJPKAGOSHIMA OKUMIDORIBest for lattesDeeper bodyVibrant green Sold outShop this matcha →

Every matcha below is authentic Japanese matcha. A higher price generally means richer umami, deeper colour, and a smoother finish — not that lower-priced options are low quality.

• Start small · 20–50g

  The easiest way to try premium matcha.

  ASAHINA-NO-YUKI 20g KAGURA 30g HOSHI-NO-TSUMUGI 30g KAMI-WATASHI 30g / 50g

• Everyday value · 30g tins & 100g packs

  The best price per cup.

  MATCHA KAZE 30g MURASAKINO 30g ICHIGO ICHIE 30g NUTTY YAME MATCHA 100g KAMI-WATASHI 100g

• Premium

  Top-shelf and single-cultivar matcha for connoisseurs and gifts.

  KOYAMAEN OGURAYAMA IZUMO KAGURA YAME SAEMIDORI 100g YAME KIRARI 100g HOSHINOEN IKE-NO-SHIRO

Within each list, items run from lower to higher price. Current prices in your local currency are always shown on the product page.

Matcha ranges from everyday latte powder to premium ceremonial quality. As a rule, better matcha has better colour, aroma, umami, and a smoother finish.

What about “ceremonial grade”?

Japan has no official grading system for matcha. “Ceremonial grade” is a Western marketing term — a rough signal at best. Two “ceremonial” matcha can taste completely different, and the label alone guarantees nothing. Judge matcha the way Japanese tea professionals do: by colour, aroma, umami, and bitterness.

For a smoother cup, prioritise colour, aroma, and low bitterness — not the word “ceremonial.”

• Choosing only by “ceremonial”It’s a helpful signal, but taste, colour, bitterness, origin, and purpose matter more.
• Buying the most expensive matcha for lattesPremium matcha is wonderful, but daily lattes need balance, colour, and smoothness — not the highest price.
• Starting too largeIf you want to compare several matcha, start with 20g or 30g. If you already know you’ll drink matcha most days, 100g is better value and easy to finish while fresh.
• Ignoring preparation toolsClumps make good matcha taste worse. A sifter, shaker, or chasen improves the result.

Matcha is sensitive to air, light, heat, and humidity. Choose a size you can finish while it’s fresh.

• Approx. 10 servings20gSmall trials, premium tasting, or comparing different matcha.
• Approx. 15 servings30gFirst-time buyers, occasional use, gifts, and freshness.
• Approx. 25 servings50gRegular use without committing to a large pack.
• Approx. 50 servings100gDaily lattes, better value, and regular matcha drinkers.

Make lattes often? 100g is usually the best value. Drink matcha occasionally? 30g is easier to finish fresh.

Region isn’t the only factor, but it tells you a lot about the style of a matcha.

• Uji, KyotoClassic, refined, traditional. Popular for ceremonial matcha and gifts.
• Yame, FukuokaSmooth and umami-rich. Often excellent for lattes and low-bitterness matcha.
• ShizuokaClean, balanced, approachable. Good for daily use and beginners.
• Izumo, ShimaneRich and aromatic, with an increasingly popular character of its own.

If your matcha tastes clumpy or powdery, a simple tool usually fixes it.

• Matcha sifterSift first to break up clumps and improve texture.
• Mini shakerFor quick iced matcha lattes without a bamboo whisk.
• ChasenThe traditional bamboo whisk for usucha and light foam.
• Matcha bowlWhisk matcha smoothly and comfortably.