What is the difference between ceremonial and culinary grade matcha?

Ceremonial grade matcha is made from first-harvest (Ichibancha) leaves, stone-milled into a fine powder, and designed to be whisked directly with water. It has a naturally sweet, umami-rich flavour. Culinary grade comes from later harvests, has a stronger and more robust flavour, and is designed for lattes, baking, and smoothies.

Is Tealand's matcha organic and certified?

Yes. Tealand's ceremonial grade matcha (Yabukita cultivar) carries both JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standard) and USDA Organic certification. It is stone-milled from shade-grown Japanese tea leaves harvested in the first spring flush.

Where can I buy ceremonial grade matcha in Dubai?

Tealand sells ceremonial grade matcha online at tealand.ae and across its Dubai stores. The Matcha Ceremonial (Yabukita) 100g is available from AED 204.75 with UAE-wide delivery in 1–3 working days.

How do I prepare matcha correctly?

For ceremonial matcha: sift 1–2g into a warmed bowl, add 70ml of water at 75–80°C, then whisk in a W or M motion with a bamboo chasen for 20–30 seconds until frothy. Drink immediately. For a matcha latte: mix 2g with a small amount of hot water into a paste, then add 150–200ml of steamed milk.

What does matcha taste like?

High-quality ceremonial matcha has a naturally sweet, umami-rich, and slightly grassy flavour with a creamy texture. It should not taste bitter when prepared at the correct temperature (75–80°C). Culinary grade matcha has a stronger, more robust flavour designed to stand up to milk and other ingredients.