Matcha Green Tea Powder

Some Matcha disappoints. This one doesn't.

Smooth, vibrant, and naturally energising — our 2025 Golden Leaf Award Winning First Harvest Matcha delivers calm, focused energy without the jitters or crashes. That's the L-theanine at work, concentrated in first harvest leaves for a cleaner boost.

Sourced from Kagoshima, Kyushu — Japan's southernmost tea region, known for its volcanic, nutrient-rich soil and the depth of flavour it produces.

Drink Matcha Lattes? Choose Everyday Matcha

Drink Matcha straight up? Choose Premium Matcha

Not sure where to start? Head to our FAQ page.

Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder

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OUR TASTE GUARANTEE

We are confident you’ll love our Tea. If you’re new to Matcha Yu Tea and don’t enjoy the taste of your tea, we offer a 30-day Taste Guarantee on your first purchase. Learn More Here

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🍵 Getting Started with Matcha

Why try our Matcha?

Since 2018, we’ve sourced exceptional Japanese Matcha directly from trusted tea producers in Japan.

Our Matcha is crafted from 2025 first-harvest leaves grown in Kagoshima, freshly milled to order, and carefully cold-stored to preserve its vibrant colour, delicate aroma, and depth of flavour.

We refrigerate all Matcha to slow oxidation and protect its integrity from farm to cup.

Proudly recognised with industry awards and trusted by thousands of customers across Australia, we remain committed to delivering a true Taste of Japan in a Cup.

We are so confident you will enjoy our tea so we also offer a 30 day taste guarantee.

What Matcha should I choose?

If you’re new to matcha, we recommend starting with our Everyday Matcha. It’s smooth, well-balanced, and easy to prepare, with a fresh flavour and gentle umami. It tastes beautiful whisked traditionally with water, or made into your favourite matcha latte.

If you prefer a deeper, more refined flavour with richer umami notes, our Premium Matcha is best enjoyed simply with water.

For lattes: Everyday Matcha

For traditional drinking: Premium Matcha

Does your Matcha contain sugar?

No. Our matcha is 100% pure Japanese green tea powder, with no added sugar, sweeteners, fillers, or additives.

What if I don’t like the taste?

We are confident you’ll love our Tea. If you’re new to Matcha Yu Tea and don’t enjoy the taste of your tea, we offer a 30-day Taste Guarantee on your first purchase.

How it works:

  • Applies to first-time customers only
  • Applies to one opened bag per order on first-time purchases
  • Contact us within 30 days of delivery at hello@matchayutea.com
  • One refund per customer
  • No need to return opened matcha — we’d rather learn how we can help 

What’s not covered:

  • Orders where tea has been prepared with boiling water (we recommend 70-80 degrees Celsius) 
  • Orders stored incorrectly (not adequately sealed / refrigerated)
  • Multiple opened products in the same order
  • Change-of-mind or “no longer needed” returns

What are the health benefits of drinking Matcha?

More than just a beautiful drink — matcha is a daily ritual that works for your mind, body, and skin.

Matcha provides

⚡ Natural Energy 🧘 Calm & Focus 🧠 Improved Concentration ✨ Detox & Anti-Ageing 🛡️ Immune Support 🔥 Boosted Metabolism

01 — ENERGY

Natural, Sustained Energy

Matcha contains caffeine — but only a third of what's in coffee. The key difference is how it's released. Matcha delivers a slow, steady stream of caffeine into your bloodstream, sustaining you for hours without the sharp spike and crash that coffee causes. No jitters. No cravings. Just clean, lasting energy.

02 — CALM

Calming & Reduces Anxiety

Matcha contains L-theanine, a remarkable amino acid that positively affects alpha brain waves — promoting a state of relaxed alertness and reducing feelings of stress or anxiety. It also increases dopamine and serotonin levels, naturally lifting your mood and helping you feel genuinely good.

03 — FOCUS

Improved Focus & Concentration

The synergy between caffeine and L-theanine in matcha is well-studied — together they improve memory retention, reaction time, and sustained attention. Matcha helps you get into a flow state and stay there, making it the ideal companion for deep work, study, or creative thinking.

04 — DETOX & ANTI-AGEING

Detoxifying & Anti-Ageing

Before harvest, matcha plants are shade-grown to boost chlorophyll — a natural detoxifier that supports liver function and helps flush toxins, heavy metals, and persistent chemicals from the body. Matcha also contains catechins that fight UV damage and pollution, plus vitamins A, C, K and B complex that support skin cell renewal for smoother, more supple skin.

Anti Ageing Matcha Good for Skin

05 — IMMUNITY

Helps Boost Immunity

Matcha is one of the highest natural sources of antioxidants — surpassing blueberries, chia seeds, and other well-known superfoods. It's also the richest natural source of EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate), a plant catechin that helps your body produce T-cells to fight pathogens and viruses. Read more about matcha and immunity →

Matcha helps keep your immune system healthy

06 — METABOLISM

Boosts Metabolism & Aids Weight Loss

EGCG works in tandem with matcha's natural caffeine to stimulate thermogenesis — your body's calorie-burning process. Matcha also helps your body use stored fat as an energy source during exercise, making it a smart addition to any active lifestyle.

Ready to start your matcha ritual?

Experience the Benefits for Yourself

Browse our premium ceremonial and everyday matcha — ethically sourced, beautifully packaged, and ready to transform your daily routine.

SHOP MATCHA

What Matcha do I use for Usucha (thin tea) / Koicha (thick tea)?

For the smoothest, most umami-rich experience, we recommend our Premium Matcha for both usucha and koicha.

Premium Matcha is best enjoyed with water, where its deeper flavour, natural sweetness, and rich umami can really shine.

How do I make a Matcha latte?


Making a cup of Matcha has never been easier, especially when using our convenient Matcha Shaker. 

How to Make A Matcha Latte Easily Without A Bamboo Whisk
If you don't own our Matcha Shaker simply follow these steps instead to make a Matcha Latte: 
  1. Push 1 teaspoon (approx. 2 grams) of Matcha Powder through a sieve into your cup. NOTE: if you want a stronger flavour we recommending adding up to 2 Teaspoons of Matcha
  2. Pour in around 30ml of hot water (no hotter than 80 degrees), just enough to cover the Matcha Powder.
  3. Blend the Matcha and Water by mixing with a Bamboo whisk / Matcha Shaker or Electric Whisk to blend to get a better result) 
  4. Add 100ml milk to the dissolved Matcha & Water Mix
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of sweetener (we recommend Maple Syrup) to taste (optional)
  6. Larger serve? Just double the quantity of Matcha to 4 grams (2 metric teaspoons) and 200ml milk. Keep the water at 30ml so it doesn’t dilute. 
How to Make A Matcha Latte

Watch How To Use the Matcha Shaker Here (Turn On Captions)


Ready to get started? Make Matcha easy by grabbing one of our Matcha Tea Sets.  

Why do we cold store our Matcha?

Matcha is delicate. Because it’s a finely ground green tea powder, it’s more exposed to heat, light, air and moisture than whole-leaf tea.

We cold-store our matcha to help protect its vibrant colour, fresh aroma and smooth umami flavour — so it reaches you as fresh as possible.

How should I store my Matcha?

We recommend storing Matcha in the fridge in a well sealed, air tight container to preserve freshness and reduce oxidation. Either in the pouch you receive the tea in or transfer it to a Storage Jar.

What does First Harvest Matcha matter?

First harvest means the tea leaves are picked during the very first flush of spring, when the youngest leaves are at their most tender, vibrant and nutrient-rich.

This early harvest is prized for producing matcha with a fresher colour, smoother flavour, natural sweetness and deeper umami.

🌿 Choosing Between Premium & Everyday

Growing Regions

Everyday and Premium Matcha - Kagoshima, Kyushu.

Grown near the iconic Sakurajima volcano, Kagoshima’s tea fields thrive in nutrient-rich volcanic soil. This unique terroir gives the matcha its vibrant green colour, smooth umami flavour, and naturally sweet, full-bodied character.

What is a cultivar?

A cultivar is a specific cultivated variety of the tea plant. Different cultivars express distinct characteristics in flavour, aroma and colour — even when grown in the same region.

Just as grape varieties influence the taste of wine, tea cultivars shape the character of matcha.

The Cultivars We Use

Everyday Matcha Tsuyuhikari (つゆひかり)

Meaning “dew light,” Tsuyuhikari is known for its bright, refreshing profile with gentle lingering umami. It produces a smooth, lively matcha well suited to daily drinking and milk-based preparations.

Premium Matcha Okumidori (奥緑)

Translating to “deep green,” Okumidori is highly regarded for its vibrant colour and mellow, creamy character. It delivers deeper umami, a fuller body and minimal bitterness — ideal for traditional preparation and drinking straight.

What does Ceremonial grade Matcha mean?

“Ceremonial grade” is a commonly used term in the tea industry to describe matcha intended for drinking straight rather than for culinary use.

While there is no official grading system, this designation typically refers to first-harvest tea with smoothness, balance and minimal bitterness.

Is your Matcha Organic?

Organic certification applies at different stages of the supply chain.

Our Premium Matcha is made from tea grown on JAS-certified organic farms in Japan. These farms follow strict organic standards set by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, including the prohibition of synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilisers.

Once imported and packaged in Australia, the finished product itself is not certified under the JAS system.

Australia recognises equivalency under the JAS organic standard.

Our Everyday Matcha is grown using standard Japanese farming practices and is not organic-certified.

Why isn’t the JAS Organic logo shown on Premium Matcha?

The JAS Organic logo can only be displayed on products that are packed within a JAS-certified processing facility.

While our Premium Matcha is made from tea grown on JAS-certified organic farms and processed in certified facilities in Japan, we package our matcha in Australia. For this reason, we describe the organic certification at origin rather than using the official JAS logo.

We believe in full transparency about our sourcing.

Why is our Premium Matcha more expensive?

Our Premium Matcha is:

• Single cultivar (Okumidori)
• First-harvest
• Made from tea grown on JAS-certified organic farms
• Stone-milled in Japan
• Multi Award-winning

It is crafted specifically for traditional preparation and drinking straight.

Can I drink Premium Matcha as a latte?

You can — however, its nuanced flavour profile is best appreciated on its own. If you prefer matcha with milk, our Everyday Matcha is designed to shine beautifully in lattes.

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