Powders
Matcha
Jade Leaf Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder
A scoop. Hot water. Forty seconds with a bamboo whisk. That's it.
By the leaf
Matcha.
Stone-ground, shade-grown, whisked. Ceremonial to culinary: every grade reviewed.
Brew temp
175°F
Steep time
20s whisk
Caffeine
high
The short answer
Brew matcha tea at 175°F for 20s whisk. It runs high in caffeine. Stone-ground, shade-grown, whisked. Ceremonial to culinary: every grade reviewed.
Matcha, xxxShort on time? The three we would pour first, and the one rule that keeps them honest.What we recommend.
5 reviews
Powders
Matcha
Ippodo Sayaka Matcha (40g Tin)
Kyoto, 1717. The everyday tin from a house that doesn't do everyday.
Sets
Matcha
Bamboo Matcha Whisk + Chashaku Scoop Set
Hundred-prong whisk. Bamboo scoop. The tools the powder requires.
Powders
Matcha
Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha Powder
Latte grade. Stands up to milk. Won't disappear under heat.
Sets
Matcha
Sweese Porcelain Matcha Bowl with Whisk Holder
Wide bowl, low rim. Room to whisk. The stand keeps the bamboo dry.
Matcha, head to head.
All comparisons →Stateside Ceremonial vs. Kyoto DailyJade Leaf Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder vs. Ippodo Sayaka Matcha (40g Tin)Same grade, different houses.Drinking grade vs. Cooking gradeIppodo Sayaka Matcha (40g Tin) vs. Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha PowderDrink one. Bake with the other.
Eight tins vs. One ritualVahdam India Tea Sampler (8 Varieties Loose Leaf) vs. Bamboo Matcha Whisk + Chashaku Scoop SetTwo completely different gifts.FAQ
Matcha tea, answered.
What temperature should I brew matcha tea at?+
Matcha tea brews best at 175°F. Match the water to the leaf: too hot and it turns bitter, too cool and it brews flat.
How long do you steep matcha tea?+
Steep matcha tea for 20s whisk. Pull the leaf at the end of that window rather than leaving it in the cup, or the later sips turn astringent.
Does matcha tea have caffeine?+
Yes. Matcha tea is high in caffeine, which makes it a strong morning option.
What's the best matcha tea to buy?+
We rate Jade Leaf Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder among the standouts. A scoop. Hot water. Forty seconds with a bamboo whisk. That's it. See all 5 matcha picks reviewed above.
Brew it right
The full matcha method: ratio, water, technique.