Food Grade: used in baking, desserts, and smoothies etc.
Beverage Grade: making matcha lattes, matcha tea, and others.
Ceremonial Grade: used in traditional tea ceremonies
Matcha is a finely ground and powdered green tea. The tea used to create matcha is grown in the shaded misty mountains of Japan. This region receives very little direct sunlight. Incidentally, matcha It is commonly known for its use in the traditional Tea Ceremony. The proper growing and harvesting of matcha is what gives it its characteristically vivid green color and incredible health benefits.