Matcha is a finely ground powder made from specially grown and processed green tea leaves. Unlike regular green tea, where the leaves are steeped and discarded, with matcha you consume the entire leaf, maximizing its nutritional benefits.

To produce matcha, tea plants are shade-grown for several weeks before harvest. This process increases chlorophyll levels, deepens the green color, and boosts the amino acid content (particularly L-theanine). After harvest, only the youngest, most tender leaves are selected. These are steamed, dried, de-stemmed, and slowly stone-ground into a fine, vibrant green powder.

Matcha holds a central place in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and has been part of Japanese culture for over centuries. Today, it is also widely used in cafés, restaurants, and bakeries worldwide, valued for its unique flavor, versatility, and health benefits.

Matcha originates from Japan. While green tea is grown in various parts of the world, true, authentic matcha comes from Japan, where climate, soil, and traditional farming methods create a uniquely high-quality product.

PerfectTed's matcha comes from Uji, which is considered the birthplace of Japanese matcha and is globally recognized for producing matcha of the highest grade.

By choosing PerfectTed matcha, you ensure that your customers experience the authentic taste and quality of matcha.

Matcha is generally categorized into three main grades: ceremonial, premium, and culinary. Each grade differs in terms of leaf selection, production process, color, and flavor profile.

Ceremonial Grade

This is the highest quality matcha, made from the youngest, first-harvest tea leaves. It has a vibrant, bright green color, an ultra-fine texture, and a rich, smooth taste with strong umami and natural sweetness. This grade is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies, where it's enjoyed in its purest form.

Premium Grade

Sitting between ceremonial and culinary, premium grade is made from older leaves from the first or second harvest. The flavor is less refined, more grassy, and starts to edge into bitterness. The color is noticeably duller, and the texture less creamy.

Culinary Grade

The lowest grade of matcha, made from the oldest leaves, from later harvests. These leaves contain more tannins, leading to a noticeably more bitter and astringent taste. The color is more olive or dull green, and the texture is more coarse.

Yes. A 2-gram serving of PerfectTed matcha contains approximately 68 mg of caffeine. A double espresso contains about 58–185 mg.