All grown on a family-run farm in Uji, JENKI uses a unique blend of three different green tea cultivars to create its high-quality matcha — well-balanced Yabukita, sweet and floral Samidori, and Okumidori that boasts a rich umami flavour. After being steamed and air-dried, the leaves have their stems and veins removed, and are then stone-ground into a super fine pure matcha powder — with each batch also being independently tested for heavy metals and pesticides. The result? A vibrant green powder that produces a drink that’s rich and creamy — and also boasts a subtle hint of sweetness.

Perfect Ted Organic Ceremonial Matcha Powder

• Origin: Uji, Japan.
• Grade: Ceremonial.
• Size: 30g.
• Pros: Affordable; Vegan, organic, and gluten-free; Comes in a handy resealable pouch.
• Cons: Some reviewers say you definitely don’t get 30 servings out of each pouch.

Affordable, readily available on Amazon, and also stocked in most supermarkets, it’s no surprise that this matcha powder seems to be the one all the UK girlies on TikTok are using to whip up their drinks. In terms of how it tastes, the original powder is rich and earthy — with just the right balance of sweetness and bitterness — but there are also plenty of other flavours available, like Vanilla Bean, and Summer Berry. Not too strong, it’s a great option for morning lattes and cups of tea.

Magical Matcha Selection Box

• Tested by: Georgia Lockstone.
• Origin: Japan.
• Grade: Ceremonial.
• Size: 12 x 5g matcha tins (enough for 2 cups per tin).
• Pros: Unique and exciting flavours; Easy to whisk; Great set for beginners.
• Cons: Nothing we can see.

A great gift for Japanese matcha newbies, this Bird & Blend selection box includes twelve best-selling blends — from classic vegetal tastes like Pure Grade and Super Matcha, to more unique and exciting flavours like Ice Cream and Salted Caramel.

“I’ve tried most Bird & Blend flavours, but my all-time favourite has to be the Super Matcha — which I use to make the most delicious iced matcha lattes with oat milk,” says Georgia Lockstone. “I usually find coffee and matcha a little too bitter unless I add a splash of vanilla syrup, but this brilliant creamy blend is flavourful enough as it is, thanks to its infusion of fruity acai berries and tart blueberries.”

NaturaleBio Premium Matcha Powder

• Origin: Uji, Japan.
• Grade: Culinary.
• Size: 100g.
• Pros: Affordable; Really versatile; Premium sub-set of culinary grade.
• Cons: Nothing we can see.

The highest-quality variation of culinary-grade powder, this vegan and organic matcha is made with tea leaves from the second harvest — meaning it’s not ceremonial grade, but it also doesn’t have he bold and bitter taste you’d expect from a powder intended solely for culinary use. Dubbed ‘premium grade’, it sits somewhere in between the two — so it’s great for cooking and baking, but it can also still be used to whip up delicious drinks if you wish.

Naturya Matcha Superfood Latte

• Origin: Undisclosed.
• Grade: Undisclosed.
• Size: 200g.
• Pros: Really affordable; Completely vegan; Great for your gut.
• Cons: Not very versatile.