- ✅ Authentic Kagoshima Matcha – Experience the rich umami and vibrant flavor with our top-grade, culinary matcha powder, perfect for traditional Japanese tea ceremonies or modern culinary creations.
- ✅ Japanese Matcha Powder – Sourced directly from the esteemed tea fields of Kagoshima, Japan, our matcha delivers a robust flavor profile ideal for lattes, smoothies, and baking delights.
- ✅ Culinary Grade Matcha Powder – Elevate your recipes with our culinary matcha, offering a balanced blend of nutrition and flavor for both sweet and savory dishes.
- ✅ Unsweetened Matcha Powder – Enjoy the natural, pure taste of matcha with no added sugars, perfect for health-conscious cooking and baking enthusiasts.
- ✅ Matcha Powder for Baking – Transform your baked goods with our matcha powder, adding not only a lush green hue but also a nutritional boost.
- ✅ Culinary Matcha – Our culinary matcha powder is versatile enough for creating exquisite Matcha milk teas or enhancing your favorite latte recipe.
- ✅ Matcha Powder for Latte – Start your day with a matcha latte, using our barista-grade matcha that promises a smooth, frothy texture and a rich, creamy taste.
Curious what the difference is between ‘ceremonial' and ‘cooking' or ‘culinary' matcha? Continue reading and discover what the differences are!
In Japan, when shopping for matcha you'll find the term ‘ryouriyou' translated this means “for cooking use”.
However, most matcha sold in Japan is intended for drinking. Because of that, drinking matcha is simply called matcha. The only way to differentiate the cooking from drinking are the words ‘ryouriyou' on the package.
To put the differences simply, matcha or what is sold as ‘ceremonial' is for drinking. As in drinking straight after adding hot water and whisking.
Cooking or culinary matcha is intended to be used for everything else.
While I won't stop you from using regular matcha in your cooking, for many (including me) you might not be using your matcha to its fullest potential.
When you dilute matcha in your smoothies, lattes, baked goods and other foods like soba, you'll lose a lot of the delicate flavors and aromas that make each matcha special.
These characteristics are what enable matcha to sell for such high prices. (for example, over $100 for just 40g!)
So why would you waste it?
So now that you know matcha is for drinking and ‘cooking' matcha is for everything else, why not try some of my favorite from one of the famous tea growing regions – Kagoshima, Japan?
Shizuoka is one of the famous tea growing regions in Japan.
Japanese green tea including matcha does taste different here than other regions such as Kagoshima.
One of the main reason is the ‘terroir'.
The French word ‘terroir', which loosely translated means environment is different – the soil, the air, the water, the climate etc.
All of these things together with the green tea leaf cultivar, production and processing techniques make for a distinct flavor, color and aroma.
Try and see if you can tell this Shizuoka cooking matcha apart from the Shizuoka one 🙂
Vegan, Gluten free, Keto friendly
Authentic Japanese origin
100% Pure Premium organic matcha powder
Lunar Path –
I ordered this matcha for my husband’s workout drinks, but the enticing aroma tempted me to try a latte. The powder mixed effortlessly with warm water and milk, creating a delicious drink.
Aiden –
This cooking matcha is both tasty and versatile. I particularly enjoy adding it to ice cream and cookies. It has a smooth, bold flavor and a fine grind, making it easy to incorporate into batters. I would definitely buy it again.
klainthabmore –
This sample-sized organic cooking matcha is overall quite nice, with good flavor and a vibrant color. It’s versatile and can be used in various recipes, including drinks. I particularly enjoy adding it to my oatmeal with chocolate chips. The convenient size makes it perfect for trying out matcha or taking on the go. I’d definitely consider buying it again and recommend it to others.
GlobeTalker –
This is a nice, organic matcha with a smooth nutty taste and no bitter aftertaste. It’s a quality powder with no sugar added, so if you’re using it for a latte, you’ll have to add your own sweetener to taste.
Depending on size and preference, an average matcha latte takes 2-4 grams of powder, so the sample packet will make 2.5-5 drinks, and the 100 gram size would make 25-50. It’s not bad for the price, considering the quality.
The packet is sealed well but comes with no instructions. It does have a website/QR code on it that takes you to a suspect landing page (with no main website) that prompts you to give your email for a discount code for your next order. I won’t be going that route but would order from Amazon again as need dictates.
Customer Review –
I received a 10g sample bag with an expiration date of 12/2024, and it was fantastic. The aroma and flavor were intense, reminding me of a beloved ‘popcorn tea’ from the past. I also added it to a cookie recipe, and the flavor was significantly stronger than when I used matcha from a health food store. I’ll definitely need to reduce the amount in the recipe next time. I’m eager to try the full 100g (3.5 oz) package.
By the way, the Amazon price calculator seems to be displaying an incorrect unit price for the 100g package. It shows $76.52/oz, but the actual price of $26.99/3.5 oz equates to $7.71/oz, which is quite reasonable compared to other high-quality cooking matcha options.
CR –
I chose Kagoshima’s Finest Organic Cooking Matcha because I’ve had positive experiences with other products from this brand. This matcha is as expected for a culinary grade, quite standard. It’s not exceptional, but it’s not bad either.
Stardust –
This tastes as it should for the grade. I get spoiled using the richer ceremonial grade matcha, but this will certainly make a good tasting latte. The ground is sufficient, however, I still use a sieve to make a finer powder for mixing in my bowl with a bit of water and then adding to hot milk, honey and vanilla. Excellent mild pick me up around brunch time. The sample won’t go far for me, but it is a good way to test before making a commitment to the larger bag. It is satisfactory and a decent value for the cost.
N York Grammy –
This is a great way to sample this matcha powder. I appreciate that it’s pure and additive-free. The generous sample size allowed me to make two lattes. The flavor is strong and tastes delicious.
Alana K –
My son was craving green tea ice cream, so I ordered this. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize it was a sample size, which only yields enough for one or two servings. It’s definitely not enough!
MelBell –
This cooking matcha is superior to another brand I’ve tried. While it’s pricier, I believe it’s worth the extra cost. I made matcha sugar cookies, and even my husband, who typically avoids cookies, enjoyed them. This matcha offers a milder, more pleasant flavor compared to others.
Customer Review –
As a matcha novice, I was a bit hesitant but decided to give it a try. Following online instructions, I made a matcha latte with 1% milk and honey. Surprisingly, I enjoyed the taste, which was as expected. I’m looking forward to more matcha experiences. The powder was incredibly fine, sifting effortlessly through my strainer without any lumps.
Justin and Amanda A. –
The matcha powder was finely ground, ensuring a smooth suspension in the tea. The quality seemed excellent, and the mylar bag kept it fresh. It’s great to know it’s organic and made in Japan. We’re happy with it and would definitely use it again.
GlobeTalker –
This organic matcha is quite nice, with a smooth, nutty flavor and no bitter aftertaste. It’s a high-quality powder with no added sugar, so you’ll need to add your own sweetener for a latte.
An average matcha latte requires 2-4 grams of powder, so the sample packet yields 2.5-5 drinks, while the 100-gram size makes 25-50. Considering the quality, it’s a good value.
The packet is well-sealed but lacks instructions. The website/QR code leads to a suspicious landing page that requests your email for a discount code. I’d avoid that but would consider reordering from Amazon as needed.
Customer –
I used this matcha sample to make soufflé pancakes and a matcha cheesecake, both of which turned out fantastic. This is a high-quality matcha that works well for both cooking and baking. I’m very pleased with the results.
Fiona Flamingo –
I love adding green tea powder (matcha) to vanilla ice cream to make a delicious green tea ice cream. This green tea is fantastic! It has a lovely light yellow-green color, similar to what you’d find in Japanese grocery stores, and a strong, flavorful taste. I sprinkled it on top of the ice cream, took a picture, and then mixed it in (the bowl looks a bit messy after mixing, so I took the picture beforehand).
I’m pleasantly surprised by the quality of this green tea. It’s one of the best I’ve tried.
Philly –
Tried this as tea and was impressed! It mixed well and was very flavorful. Going to try using in cookies next 🙂
Quality was good compared to other brands I’ve tried and I like being able to try a sample before buying an item in bulk (what if I don’t like it?!) Wish more brands did samples!