Question 1

What's the difference between culinary and ceremonial grade matcha?

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Culinary-grade matcha or lower-grade matcha powder is best for baked goods, smoothies, and even lattes. Typically lighter in color and bitter compared to ceremonial grade matcha powder. Ceremonial Matcha is best served stirred in hot water and drank as a tea. It's bright and more vibrant in color, sweet, and creamy. Ceremonial matcha is a higher-grade Japanese green tea powder, best consumed in its natural state.

Question 2

What color should matcha powder be?

Accepted Answer

While all matcha will be some shade of vibrant green color, the color actually tells you a lot about this green tea powder. A good rule of thumb is, the deepest shade of green is high quality matcha powder. Another best practice is to smell it, even at a higher quality, if the matcha smells off then it’s likely gone bad. Culinary grade – Lightest color matcha, which is typically used in baking or making smoothies. Premium grade – Mid color and slightly more potent than ceremonial grade. Ceremonial grade – Deepest color and the highest quality. Meant only for drinking.

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