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What are the grades of matcha powder？Which to choose？

What Is Matcha?

Matcha is a type of finely ground green tea powder made from specially grown and processed Camellia sinensis leaves. Unlike regular green tea, where the leaves are steeped in water and then discarded, matcha is consumed whole, meaning you ingest the entire leaf and all its nutrients.

Matcha green tea powder is made by grinding up the youngest tea leaves into a fine, vibrant green powder. That’s why it’s packed with flavor and nutrients.

The tea plant is shaded for a few weeks prior to harvesting. Why? That little secret stimulates chlorophyll, which provides matcha’s deep green color and silky texture. Only the most green leaves from the first and second harvests qualify for high grade matcha.

Various grades of matcha offer various moods. Ceremonial grade matcha is light, subtle in flavor—it’s the kind that’s used in authentic Japanese tea ceremonies. And culinary grade matcha? That’s slightly more robust, ideal for matcha lattes, baking, or other matcha products such as energy bars or smoothies. It’s all a matter of using the correct matcha for the task.

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