Our top 20 Matcha powders of 2023 is finally available! There are many different types of matcha powder out there, meaning that for every occasion, there is a perfect matcha tea. In this ranking, we are going to break down 20 different ceremonial matcha and explain how good each of them are and for what occasion.
To create this list, we are using reviews created by the Nio Teas Team. After traveling around Japan over the course of many years, we have tasted all sorts of matcha in different tea growing regions, to come up with a list of the very best. We have also incorporated public opinion, with the higher ranking matchas appealing to more people than the lower ranked ones. Finally, we are taking the unique growing regions and sub categories for the matcha into consideration. Matcha that is intended to serve different purposes such as baking, lattes and tea ceremonies will be evaluated separately.
Without any further delay, let’s get started with our ranking of the top 20 best matcha powder in 2023.
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Funny fact, did you know that there are two ways to spell matcha? You can either say Matcha or Maccha. To learn about the topic, checkout our article 👉 Is it Maccha or Matcha?
Matcha Powder #20: Entry level Matcha Latte from Shizuoka
When you are making a matcha green tea latte, you don’t need to go for a premium matcha. In fact, the more premium matchas, which are designed to be smooth and naturally sweet, have less flavor when they are combined to the plant based milk in the latte. Instead, you can use a cheap matcha that has a strong flavor to it like the Basic latte grade matcha.
Wenn es um das beste Matcha-Pulver zum Backen geht, brauchen Sie sich wirklich nicht zu viel Mühe zu geben. Wenn Sie Kekse und Kuchen backen, verwenden Sie so viel Sahne und Zucker, dass die Qualität des Matcha, den Sie verwenden, kaum eine Rolle spielt. Sie wollen nur einen Matcha, der ohne Pestizide oder Chemikalien hergestellt wurde, und dafür können Sie den einfachen Matcha für Milchkaffee verwenden. Dieser hat einen kräftigen Geschmack, so dass Sie den Matcha schmecken können, egal wie viele zusätzliche Zutaten Sie ihm hinzufügen.
Matcha Powder #19: Best Matcha Latte from Shizuoka
We found out that the standard Latte Matcha from Mr. Masuda in Shizuoka makes one of the best matcha lattes for a very affordable price. If you want to go one step up from the Basic latte grade matcha, you can try the standard latte grade matcha. Like the previous cheap matcha this matcha is made from a later harvest so it is too bitter to drink plain, but it works great in a matcha latte.
Um das beste Matcha-Pulver für Milchkaffee zu finden, können Sie sich den Standard-Matcha für Milchkaffee ansehen. Je weniger Sahne und Zucker Sie Ihrem Matcha hinzufügen wollen, desto wichtiger wird die Qualität des Matcha-Pulvers. Wenn Sie backen, fügen Sie so viele Zutaten hinzu, dass Sie sich für einen billigen Matcha wie den einfachen Matcha Latte entscheiden können. Wenn Sie einen Matcha-Latte zubereiten wollen, sollten Sie eine Stufe höher gehen und den Standard-Matcha für Milchkaffee verwenden. Dieser ist etwas weicher, so dass Sie nicht zu viel Zucker in Ihren Milchkaffee geben müssen. Wie alle anderen Matchas auf dieser Liste wurde auch dieses Matchapulver ohne den Einsatz von Chemikalien oder Pestiziden hergestellt.
Matcha-Pulver #18: Der günstigste Matcha aus der Region Shizuoka
Oben in den Bergen von Shizuoka arbeitet die Familie Osada hart daran, ein breites Sortiment an verschiedenen japanischen Grüntees herzustellen. Hier arbeiten sie mit verschiedenen Kleinbauern zusammen, um grünen Tee in größerem Maßstab zu produzieren, ohne dabei Kompromisse bei der Qualität einzugehen. Diese Bauern haben sich dem Teeanbau ohne den Einsatz von Pestiziden und Chemikalien verschrieben, was ihnen den Spitznamen "das Bio-Dorf" eingebracht hat. Als wir uns mit der Familie Osada trafen, hatten wir die Gelegenheit, einige ihrer Tees zu probieren und haben uns in einige ihrer Matchas verliebt.
The matcha tea Kakitsubata from the Osada family is a very good matcha powder, but it’s made using the more astringent Yabukita cultivar. The Yabukita is the most common tea cultivar in Japan and while it can be made into a delicious tasting teas, a lot of tea drinkers prefer a smoother and sweeter matcha. For this reason we will be ranking these yabukita matchas lower on the list. The Yabukita has a nice freshness to it with a citrusy finish, typical of a mountain tea.
Matcha-Pulver #17: Erschwinglicher Matcha aus dem Anbau in Kyoto
Kyoto is where green tea was first cultivated in Japan, and still to this day it maintains a reputation for producing some of the world’s best matcha teas. The title for best affordable matcha cultivated in Kyoto is the Kyoto Matcha from Masudaen. Mr. Masuda produces a large assortment of different matcha teas, and this is one of his better ones. This matcha is grown in the area around Kyoto, which is the birthplace of Japanese green tea. Still to this day Kyoto is known for producing some of the best matcha and this one that bears its name is a great representation of that quality.
Matcha-Pulver #16: Bester Yabukita Matcha von Asamiya
At number 16 we have the matcha tea Asamiya Yabukita. Asamiya in Shiga prefecture is known for producing some of the best matcha in all of Japan.
This matcha is very good and it’s made from the Yabukita cultivar, which gives it a slightly more astringent taste.
This matcha is quite well made, but as we mentioned before the Yabukita cultivar tends to be a bit more astringent for most people, so this is the reason it is not ranked higher.
Matcha-Pulver #15: Bester Sayamamidori Matcha von Asamiya
To follow the Yabukita matcha, we also have a Sayamamidori matcha from the same region of Asamiya.
The sayamamidori cultivar is quite a rare tea plant variety. Although it was registered the same year as Yabukita, it is nowhere near as popular. It produces a nice green color and a pleasant aroma. Did you know that you can differentiate a good from a bad matcha based on colour? Do you want to master this technic? Than read our article 👉 How to Differentiate Good From Bad Matcha with the Matcha Colors.
Matcha-Pulver #14: Der günstigste Matcha aus Uji
Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach dem besten und günstigsten Matcha-Pulver sind, sollten Sie nach einem der Yabukita-Matchas suchen. Yabukita ist die beliebteste Sorte für Matcha-Pulver in Japan und daher auch die günstigste. Diese Yabukita-Teepflanzen sind darauf ausgelegt, die kälteren Winter in Zentraljapan zu überstehen, und sie erzeugen ein etwas bittereres Geschmacksprofil. Positiv zu vermerken ist, dass diese Yabukita-Teepflanzen leichter zu pflegen sind und für die Herstellung von preiswertem Matcha-Pulver verwendet werden können. Ein Premium-Yabukita-Matcha ist eine gute Wahl, wenn Sie versuchen, ein wenig Geld zu sparen, aber er bietet dennoch den Geschmack von einigen der hochwertigeren Matcha.
Mr. Takada at Chanoka makes some of the best matcha powder, and the Chanoka Yabu Matcha is no exception. Although it is from the more common Yabukita cultivar, the producer has found a way to make it smoother and less astringent. This leads to a more well-rounded drinking experience, while still offering that strength some people look for in a matcha.
Matcha-Pulver #13: Der beste Matcha aus dem Yabukita-Kultivar aus Wazuka
Wazuka ist eine kleine Stadt außerhalb von Kyoto, in der Herr Nakai und seine Familie leben. Vor ein paar Jahren reisten wir nach Kyoto, um Herrn Nakai zu treffen und einige seiner Matchas zu probieren. Wir erfuhren, dass der Vater von Herrn Nakai für den Entwurf des JAS-Logos mitverantwortlich war. Es ist also klar, dass seine Familie eine lange Geschichte in der japanischen Bio-Grüntee-Industrie hat. Bei unserem Besuch konnten wir einige seiner Grüntees probieren und haben uns für einige Matchas entschieden, die uns sehr gut gefallen haben.
The matcha Seisui is the final Yabukita matcha on this list. This tea finds a way to master these vegetal and citrusy taste profiles that Yabukita is known for, without being too overpowering. Because of the strength of this matcha, it still works well in a matcha latte, although it is good enough to drink plain as well.
Matcha-Pulver #12: Beste Premium Matcha-Mischung von Shibushi
Our travels through southern Japan brought us to the small town of Shibushi, where we met the legendary Mr. Sakamoto. Mr. Sakamoto is the best Gyokuro farmer we have met, so it’s no surprise that he also produces some of the best matcha powder as well. High end matcha and Gyokuro share similar production steps, but matcha needs to be ground into a fine powder in a large granite mill. After recently purchasing a few of these mills, Mr. Sakamoto is now able to produce some excellent matcha powder, and we are happy to add it to our assortment. The Sakamoto Hime Matcha is his second highest grade of matcha powder, made from a blend of different tea cultivars.
Matcha-Pulver #11: Beste Matcha-Mischung von einem Gyokuro-Bauern - angebaut in Shibushi
The Sakamoto Sae matcha is the high end matcha entry made from Mr. Sakamoto. It is made using the Saemidori cultivar, typically reserved for only the best matcha and gyokuro.
This cultivar is light and sweet, which can be a huge asset when it comes to matcha, a tea that can easily overwhelm the palate. When prepared right, the Sakamoto sae matcha has a light and airy texture and a naturally sweet taste.
Matcha-Pulver #10: Bester Uji-Matcha aus der Okumidori-Sorte - angebaut in Uji, Japan
Uji ist eine Stadt in der Nähe von Kyoto, die fast ein Synonym für grünen Tee ist. Als die Teesamen aus China zurückgebracht wurden, pflanzte man sie ursprünglich auf dem Gelände des Kozanji-Tempels in Kyoto an, wo der Tee angebaut und von den Mönchen während langer Meditationsperioden verwendet werden konnte. Der Anbau von grünem Tee wanderte schließlich in den Süden und machte Uji für Hunderte von Jahren zur Hochburg der Matcha-Produktion. In Uji wird noch immer grüner Tee von höchster Qualität angebaut, und viele Touristen kommen hierher, um die Geschichte und Kultur des japanischen Tees zu erkunden.
Kicking off the top 10 best matcha powder is the Uji Matcha Chanoka Okumidori. This matcha is made from the Okumidori cultivar, which you will be seeing more of in future entries. The Okumidori matcha is a smoother cultivar, giving this tea a rounder and more full-bodied flavor. As a result, it’s no wonder that this cultivar is reserved for some of the best matcha.
Matcha-Pulver #9: Bester Premium-Matcha aus dem seltenen Gokou-Kultivar - angebaut in Shizuoka
The matcha koiai is another matcha powder from the Osada family in Shizuoka, but instead of being made from the common Yabukita cultivar, this one is made from the rare Gokou cultivar.
This cultivar is famous for its powerful savory flavor, which is something a lot of matcha connoisseurs look for in the best matcha powder. This high end matcha is a perfect way to get to know this unique savory or umami flavor that Japanese green teas are known for.
Matcha-Pulver #8: Bester Premium-Matcha für einen Bruchteil des Preises - Angebaut in Kirishima
Im März 2019 reisten wir von Tokio nach Südjapan, um uns mit einer Handvoll japanischer Teebauern zu treffen. Der erste Bauer auf unserer Liste war Herr Henta. Herr Henta bewirtschaftet ein relativ kleines Stück Land, aber er hat es geschafft, 8 verschiedene Teepflanzen anzubauen und scheint für jede Gelegenheit die perfekte Sorte zu finden.
To make his best matcha powder, the matcha henta, he selects the Saemidori cultivar, the lighter and sweeter tea variety we mentioned earlier. The matcha henta has become quite popular, with many people praising it for its light sweetness and smooth round finish.
Matcha-Pulver #7: Bester Matcha für Einsteiger - angebaut in Kyoto
When you are looking for the best matcha powder for beginners, we have to recommend the Noike Matcha. As we mentioned before, while this is a affordable matcha it is made from the Okumidori cultivar which is normally reserved for high end matcha. This makes this tea produced by Mr. Noike taste like a high end matcha but at half the cost.
Der Noike-Matcha steht deshalb so weit oben auf unserer Liste, weil er nicht nur ein superfeiner Matcha ist, sondern auch ein erschwinglicher Matcha. Da dieser Matcha aus der sanften Okumidori-Kultivar hergestellt wird, kann er es mit einem High-End-Matcha aufnehmen. Dieser Tee wird von Herrn Noike hergestellt, einem talentierten Bauern außerhalb von Kyoto, der wirklich großartige Arbeit leistet.
Matcha-Pulver #6: Bester Premium-Matcha aus Chiran
The next matcha on our list is the Chiran Premium Matcha.
Chiran is a small town in southern Japan that benefits greatly from the subtropical temperatures and fertile volcanic soils.
This is one of the many factors that makes the premium matcha from Chiran one of the best matcha powders.
Matcha-Pulver #5: Bester Uji Matcha
The chanoka silver matcha is the third matcha produced by Mr. Takada in Uji, and it’s also likely his best matcha.
This matcha really strikes a balance between this strong matcha flavor and a well balanced smoothness.
You really get a heavy mouthfeel and a velvety consistency from this tea, which is quite unique.
Matcha-Pulver #4: Beste Vielseitigkeit in einem Matcha-Pulver - angebaut in Shizuoka
When it comes to the best overall matcha powder, the Osada Okumidori matcha is a fierce contender. This matcha powder is extremely unique and it encapsulates a lot of elements from other Japanese green teas. This tea has the creaminess of a matcha, the savoriness of a Gyokuro and the roasted flavors of a hojicha. It is very rare to find a tea that finds a balance between these taste profiles and the Osada Okumidori really pulls it off beautifully.
Der Osada Okumidori Matcha ist ein weiterer Tee, der von der Familie Osada hergestellt wird. Während die meisten Tees der Familie Osada aufgrund des felsigen Bergbodens, auf dem sie angebaut werden, ein etwas trockeneres Geschmacksprofil aufweisen, schlägt dieser Tee einen anderen Ton an. Dieser Tee hat eine sanfte Süße und auch ein leichtes Röstaroma, was bei einem Matcha recht selten ist. Wie wir bereits erwähnt haben, ist die Teesorte, die für diesen Tee verwendet wird, eigentlich nur für Matcha der Spitzenklasse geeignet.
Matcha-Pulver #3: Bester Matcha aus Kyoto
The Masudaen Superior Matcha is the most premium high end matcha from Mr. Masuda and it really does not disappoint!
This matcha powder has a bright green color to it and a ton of natural sweetness.
The price tag on this matcha is a bit on the higher side, but it is well worth it for this super sweet green matcha powder.
Matcha-Pulver #2: Beliebtester Matcha - angebaut in Wazuka
How could we not rank the matcha washimine this high on the list? This has consistently been our most beloved matcha powder, and it is easy to see why people like it so much. Like the Seisui, this matcha is made by the Nakai family in the area of Kyoto. Unlike the Seisui which is made out of the Yabukita cultivar, this matcha powder is made from the Okumidori cultivar. This gives the tea a round and full-bodied flavor with no bitterness. If you would like to drink matcha, but are intimidated by these more bitter or grassy flavors, this could be the best matcha for you.
Wenn Sie auf der Suche nach dem besten Matcha-Pulver der Spitzenklasse sind und Ihnen der Preis nicht so wichtig ist, sollten Sie unbedingt einen der Matcha-Tees von Mr. Nakai wählen. Er ist einer der talentiertesten Matcha-Bauern, mit denen wir zusammenarbeiten, und er ist auf diese Super-Premium-Matchas wie den Matcha Washimine und Nakai Premium spezialisiert. Mit diesen Tees können Sie wirklich nichts falsch machen, es kommt nur auf Ihre Preisklasse an.
Matcha Powder #1: Best Matcha in 2023 - Grown in Wazuka
When it comes to the best matcha powder, we have to give it to the Nakai Superior Matcha. The Matcha Washimine is by far our most popular matcha, but this is actually only the second best high end matcha produced by Mr. Nakai. The Nakai Premium matcha is one step above even the Matcha Washimine, and where you really notice the difference is in the mouthfeel. This matcha tea is thicker with a more velvety mouthfeel, while still remaining smooth and full-bodied. It also has a much greener color to it, which isn’t always an indication of higher quality but it definitely helps to differentiate it.
Wo können Sie diese Matcha-Pulver bestellen?
After traveling around Japan in search of some of the best green tea produced without pesticides, we decided to combine all these rare matcha powders into one lovely set, the 21 matcha sampler. This matcha sampler includes 21 different types of matcha tea, plus the clay tea bowl, the bamboo tea whisk and bamboo tea spoon. This sampler makes for a great gift for the tea lover in your family, but it can also be a fun and engaging way to learn more about matcha tea. These 21 matchas come from different farmers, different regions and different types of tea plants, and they all taste completely different. You can use this as an opportunity to improve your palate and see which matcha tea you like best.
After traveling around Japan in search of some of the best green tea produced without pesticides, we decided to combine all these rare matcha powders into one lovely set, the 21 matcha sampler. This matcha sampler includes 21 different types of matcha tea, plus the clay tea bowl, the bamboo tea whisk and bamboo tea spoon. This sampler makes for a great gift for the tea lover in your family, but it can also be a fun and engaging way to learn more about matcha tea. These 21 matchas come from different farmers, different regions and different types of tea plants, and they all taste completely different. You can use this as an opportunity to improve your palate and see which matcha tea you like best.
How is matcha powder made?
To produce high quality matcha green teas, you have to follow a strict set of steps. This production method is meant to limit the bitterness and maximize the smoothness and sweetness of the tea. If you skip one or more of these steps, you may end up with a dull, low quality matcha. To learn how matcha powder is made, read our article 👉 How is Matcha Made?
How to make matcha taste good?
There are 11 rules that you have to respect if you want your matcha to taste good. Because there are so many different strategies you can use to make a better tasting bowl of matcha, we decided we would put them all together in one article. Read the article 👉 How to make matcha taste good with 11 simple tips to learn how to do it!
Why is matcha so expensive?
This is a question we get asked all the time and because so much goes into producing matcha tea, we find it difficult to answer in a sentence or two so we decided to write a whole article about it. The article is called 👉 Why is matcha so expensive? Explanation by Experts. But we can sum up this article with the 11 main reasons:
- Matcha only grows in specific geographic locations
- It has to come from the first harvest
- Extra man to shade the plants
- Shading process and why do you need to shade the plants?
- The plant has to survive 3 weeks without sunlight
- Hand plucking process
- Careful Leaf Selection
- Stems and veins of the tea leaves are removed
- Tea is ground with very expensive equipment
- The precious powder has to be perfectly packed
- The demand is higher than the supply
Does matcha gives you energy?
So does matcha gives you energy? Yes! If you want to learn more about the topic, we invite you to read the article 👉 "Does matcha gives you energy?". To sum up eveything, caffeine has a stimulating effect on the body, while l-theanine has a more calming effect. By combining the two, you get the most desirable elements of both, giving you a calm alert sensation throughout the day. Matcha is also not known to give people a crash or jitters later on in the day.
