matcha is a fine powder made from green tea leaves. It has a bright emerald green color and a rich, plant note-filled flavor. The tea plants from which matcha is made are shaded in the weeks before harvest, resulting in dark green leaves with more chlorophyll, caffeine and L-theanine. After harvesting, the leaves are steamed to stop oxidation, then stone-milled into a fine powder and packaged.

Organic ceremonial matcha is a high-quality tea traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. It is made from the youngest, hand-picked tea leaves ground into a fine powder. This matcha has a gentle, nuanced flavor with a mild sweet aftertaste. It is usually enjoyed pure, whisked with hot water to obtain a frothy, bright green drink.

It is finer and more nuanced than culinary grade matcha, therefore it is recommended to drink it on its own rather than add to lattes or desserts.