Premium Organic Matcha Powder - First Harvest Japanese Matcha Tea

Our founder, Li Gong, had an epiphany after tasting the most delicate matcha from an organic farm in Japan. He left his Silicon Valley job and set out on a mission to bring high-quality, organically-farmed matcha to the masses, founding Encha Matcha in 2014.

Our goal is to share the same rich, tender matcha Li Gong first tasted with the world — from our farms in Uji, Japan to your cup at home. We use ancient traditions for growing shade-grown, hand-picked, stone-ground tea leaves — which makes all the difference for quality, flavor, and health benefits. Encha's matcha is USDA Certified Organic, meaning our farms are 100% certified organic and we never use pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, regularly testing for heavy metals and harmful chemicals.

There are three grades of Encha matcha, each with distinct characteristics. Ceremonial Grade is ground from premium, first harvest leaves, the most tender, with a delicate and smooth taste, best enjoyed mixed with water. Latte Grade is ground from standard, first harvest leaves, picked each spring, and best mixed with the milk of your choice, hot or cold. Culinary Grade is ground from premium, second harvest leaves, with a subtly sweet, earthy taste, ideal for cooking and baking.

Matcha differs from green tea in several ways. Shade-growing produces more theanine, offering a sense of serenity to balance the caffeine. We also remove the stems, creating a softer flavor. And by consuming the whole leaf, you get additional health benefits like antioxidants.

Our Ceremonial Grade matcha is a premium, 100% organic tea powder ground from the most tender leaves, plucked each spring from our Uji, Japan farm. It offers a perfectly balanced, sweet and earthy flavor with a smooth, velvety consistency. Skip the coffee and let our matcha provide a natural pick-me-up, rich in antioxidants for clean, consistent energy and mental clarity without any crash.

To prepare a traditional matcha green tea, simply take 1 tsp of Encha Ceremonial Grade and whisk vigorously into 5 oz of hot water at 160°F. Enjoy the balanced flavor and health benefits of organic green tea.

If you don't like it, just let us know and we'll make it right. Our mission is to share the rich, tender matcha experience with the world, through education, personalized support, and a commitment to organic-only, affordable and enjoyable tea.

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