Matcha should taste smooth, feel calming, and turn your daily cup into a small ritual. The challenge is choosing the right grade for how you drink it. Here is a simple guide that explains what “good” matcha looks like and how it maps to the Matchakin range.
The short answer
A good matcha is bright spring green, smells sweet and fresh, feels ultra fine, tastes smooth with balanced umami and low bitterness, and comes with clear info on origin, harvest, and milling. Choose ceremonial grades for drinking with water and choose culinary when you plan to mix into recipes or richer drinks.
What “good” looks, smells, and tastes like
Color
Aim for vivid spring green. Dull olive or brown often means age or oxidation.
Aroma
Sweet cream, steamed greens, soft cacao. Avoid fishy or hay notes.
Texture
Ultra fine and talc like. Good powder suspends easily and foams well.
Taste
Rounded umami with gentle sweetness and a clean finish. If it is harsh or puckering, the grade may be lower or the water too hot.
Process
Shade grown tencha that is carefully steamed, de stemmed, and stone milled preserves aroma and color.
Ceremonial vs culinary
- Ceremonial grade is for drinking with water, sometimes milk. It is brighter, silkier, and more refined.
- Culinary grade is blended to stay vivid with other ingredients, like in smoothies and recipes.
Quick rule. Drink it neat, choose ceremonial. Mix it, choose culinary.
The Matchakin range explained
We offer one premium culinary matcha and three ceremonial grades so you can pick by use.
Premium Culinary
Best for smoothies, pancakes, oatmeal, waffles, baking, and flavored lattes.
Why choose it flavor stays present when mixed with milk or other ingredients. Designed for recipes and everyday creativity.
Taste profile more bitter and slightly more astringent, with a robust green tea character that stands up to milk, sugar, and other flavors.
How to use start with 2 grams per serving. For smoothies sift first, then blend. For baking, whisk into dry ingredients to prevent clumps.
Eco Ceremonial
Best for daily lattes and also beautiful as tea.
Why choose it outstanding value for a ceremonial grade. Our entry ceremonial that performs both with water and with milk.
Taste profile smooth and balanced with gentle umami and natural sweetness.
How to use for tea 2 grams in 60 to 70 milliliters water at about 70 °C, whisk to a dense micro foam.
How to use for latte 2 grams in 40 milliliters water, whisk, then add 120 to 180 milliliters warm milk of choice.
Master
Best for tea first. Milk optional.
Why choose it our best seller for a reason. It brings a deeper umami and a longer finish that shines when enjoyed straight.
Taste profile layered sweetness, steamed greens, soft cacao, very low bitterness.
How to use 2 grams in 60 milliliters water at about 70 °C. For a special latte, use a lighter milk ratio so the flavor remains the star.
Supreme
Best for pure tea moments and special occasions.
Why choose it hand picked and stone milled. This is our pinnacle expression, refined and elegant.
Taste profile luminous color, silken body, natural sweetness, almost no astringency, long and clean finish.
How to use savor as usucha with 2 grams in 50 to 60 milliliters water at about 70 °C, or as koicha with a higher powder ratio for an intense, syrupy cup.
Which Matchakin is right for you
- You mainly make lattes with sweetener or love baking and desserts. Choose Premium Culinary.
- You want one tin for both latte and tea and great value. Choose Eco Ceremonial.
- You enjoy matcha neat and want a step up in depth and sweetness. Choose Master.
- You are chasing the very best cup for quiet rituals and guests. Choose Supreme.
If you are undecided, start with Eco Ceremonial for versatility. If you already love straight matcha, move to Master. Keep Premium Culinary on hand for recipes. Save Supreme for the moments that matter.
At home quality checks in one minute
- Sift test powder passes through a fine sieve like silk.
- White spoon test the color looks bright and uniform, no visible specks.
- Whisk test 2 grams, about 80 °C water, brisk whisk. Good matcha forms dense micro foam quickly.
- Taste test smooth umami, low bitterness, clean finish.
Storage and freshness
Keep your matcha sealed, dark, and cool. After opening you can refrigerate, but let the tin return to room temperature before opening to avoid condensation. For peak aroma enjoy within two to three months of opening.
Quick comparison
|
Matcha |
Primary use |
Flavor profile |
Latte performance |
Best for |
| Premium Culinary |
Recipes and flavored drinks |
Duller green, more bitterness and light astringency; built to hold up in sugar and fat |
Excellent with sweetened milk and in mixes |
Smoothies, pancakes, oatmeal, baking, desserts |
| Eco Ceremonial |
Latte and tea |
Balanced, gentle umami, sweet finish |
Great, also lovely neat |
One tin for everything and great value |
| Master |
Tea first |
Deeper umami, long finish, very low bitterness |
Good with lighter milk ratios |
Daily neat cups and matcha fans |
| Supreme |
Pure tea |
Elegant sweetness, silken body, almost no astringency |
Not needed, best neat |
Special rituals and gifting |
FAQ
What color should good matcha be
Bright spring green. Dull or brownish tones suggest age or oxidation.
Why is my matcha bitter
Usually water that is too hot or too much powder. Use about 2 grams with 60 to 70 milliliters water at about 70 °C and whisk well.
Can I make lattes with ceremonial grades
Yes. Eco Ceremonial makes a beautiful latte. Master and Supreme are best enjoyed neat, although you can add a little milk if you prefer.
Do I need a special whisk
A bamboo whisk creates the best texture and foam. If you do not have one, shake in a lidded bottle after sifting.
How should I store it
Opaque and airtight. Keep it away from light and heat. Refrigerate after opening if you wish, but avoid condensation by letting the tin warm up before opening.
Ready to choose
Pick the matcha that fits how you drink it most days, then step up for special moments. If you need a single all rounder, start with Eco Ceremonial. For recipes and lattes with strong flavors, go Premium Culinary. For a deeper, more refined cup, choose Master. For a pinnacle experience, choose Supreme.
Stay grounded. Drink matcha.
Matteo