Kyoto Dew Matcha – Organic Premium Ceremonial Grade Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder – No Fillers, Zero Sugar – USDA & JAS Certified, 30g (1oz) Tin

I’ve been recently trying different Matcha powders to see which one is right for me cost and quality wise, so I decided to do a little taste test, and this is my opinion on the 8 that I tested. Note that all are Ceremonial Grade except for Jade Leaf (Culinary Grade) which I’ve been using for cooking and smoothies but included it for comparing color. Cost:Kyoto Dew: $.83/gramIppodo: $1.37/gram (BEST)Matchabar: $.99/gramPure Chimp: $.29/gram (WORST)Kenko: $.33/gramEncha: $.65/gramAkira: $.83/gramJade Leaf (Culinary Grade): $.19/gramTop 4:1) Ippodo: Hands down the best Matcha I’ve ever tasted, but very pricey to use daily. Sweet, earthy, Intense and complex with an unmatched bright rich green color. This is a special occasion or limited use Matcha for me because of the price.2a) Akira: The taste is remarkably close to Ippodo but not as complex and has a slight bitterness at the beginning. Sweet, earthy, floral, fresh and complex with a bright rich green color.2b) Kyoto Dew: A particularly good Matcha that gives a strong herbal and sweet flavor with a subtle bitterness. Sweet, herbal, smooth and slightly complex with an incredible dark (Chlorophyll Dense) rich green color which I love.3) Encha: A particularly good Matcha but lacks the high complexity of Ippodo and Akira. Mild bittersweet, earthy, nutty, smooth and slightly complex with a bright rich green color.Bottom 3: I didn’t include (Jade Leaf) because it’s Culinary Grade.7) Pure Chimp: The worst Ceremonial Grade Matcha I’ve tasted. If this is in fact a true Ceremonial Grade Matcha, then it’s not a premium grade. The color, texture, aroma and flavor are on par with Culinary/ Cooking Grade with maybe a slight edge to Pure Chimp in color (see pic) and taste. The price also reflects this. It was by far the cheapest Ceremonial Grade I tested ($.29/gram) and it showed. I see no reason for someone to purchase this product.6) Matchbar: A decent Matcha, but for the price there are plenty of better options out there (Akira, Encha, Kyoto, Kenko) are all cheaper and better.5) Kenko: A decent Matcha, but it was very lite with some bitterness that lingered too long. Slightly sweet, grassy, mild bitterness and soft flavor with rich green color. This would be a good start for someone that has never tried Matcha or for someone looking for a softer flavor.

I have tried many matcha’s in the past couple of years, trying to find one that is not bitter tasting, at a good price. This one has been my favorite!! It has helped me so much with my anxiety and tastes absolutely delicious!!

I love this chai. It's super easy to use as it requires no straining. I mix it with with soy milk and honey - delicious and nutritious!

Great matcha for beginners! I'm an everyday matcha drinker and I buy a lot of the matcha on Amazon, matcha can run pretty pricey so I'm always on the lookout for cheaper matcha without having to sacrifice flavor, color and smoothness. Im quite pleased with the texture of this matcha, it's very smooth and the taste is tame and umami. The color is nice, not the greatest but quality is good for the price in my opinion. Overall I'd recommend this matcha to a beginner as its very easy to work with as well as having a pleasant taste that's not too strong flavor wise.

Very good, silky taste! Probably the best I've ever tasted!

True to description, organic, tasty, dissolves effortlessly. Bright color. Brand also certifies that unlike OTHER cheaper or even similarly priced brands of matcha, they don't water their tea plants with contaminated water, nor is there heavy metals / lead / radioactive pollutants from industrial processes nearby. I researched where and how to buy GOOD matcha powder, and contaminated growing conditions are a HUGE problem. As is big companies screwing over FAMILY owned farms also an issue (here in the US as well as Japan and other countries) This product is clean, it can prove its clean if you go to their website. I definitely recommend.

In terms of quality cerminonial grade matcha, I found this to be on the bitter side and mildy astringent. I don't reccomend this for connoisseurs though as a first time matcha might be okay.

I love this tea so much! I switched from coffee to green tea and wanted a high-quality Matcha. The flavor is smooth and tastes great, even without adding honey. I drink it every day! I feel alert and energized without the jittery feeling of coffee. Superior product!