Matcha types

 Matcha types, varieties 

Most sought,  after, is the first quality of matcha, called  Ceremonial grade, after this grade comes to the more affordable grade called Culinary grade, and then this second grade has five further subgrades,(1).

So let's see.

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These are well-understood grades inside the industry,  and pricing is also addressed, based on these grades, still, there is something  called  super-premium, varieties All these grades from Japancommand a better price than the same grades from China or that matter India, Sri Lanka, that's how the world market works.,(2),(3),(4)

First grade, Ceremonial grade

This is the most sought-after grade, and this is also a very high-quality grade, used mostly for matcha, Japanese-style tea, without sugar.

Flavour,- very mild delicate flavor

Color,- very deep vibrant  green

The smell,-Slightly grassy

Texture, - Almost similar to talc-powder, it should not have any coarse or gritty feeling.

A usage,-1/2 teaspoon of powder in 8 ounces, one cup of warm water is enough.

Second grade, Culinary  grade

It has 5- subgrades and these are

1, Premium  Grade,

 This grade is suitable for an everyday morning latte and the afternoon smoothies its slightly less green than first grade, times it is sold as a Ceremonial grade, by making people fool so careful.

2, Cafe grade,

 This grade is made from second quality of leaves, it has a more strong flavor, gives a bitter taste mostly used by cafe houses also can be us in baking. 

3, Ingredient  grade,

Best for smoothies and lattes it gives thick consistency, also best to be used with sauces and desserts.

4,-Kitchen grade,

As the name indicates it is meant for the kitchen, it has a strong flavor and its tea is a little darker in color.

5,-Classic grade,

 Most affordable cheaper than all other grades, its also more easily available,  it has a strong distinct flavor.

As you see, there are a lot of grades, and in marketing place, there is the confusion that most of the time there is no proper declaration on levels about these grades, everyone simply claims their product is very great this is a situation, which may change moment, more supply comes from other countries, but at this moment we don't have  more options but to trust supplier, this is all from Matcha Facts

 Matcha production in the world 

If you see the history,  matcha started first from  China, and then monks brought it to Japan, from Japan it spread to other surrounding counties. So all said and done Japan is a key center for this product, and they kept the quality of the product in top form It's their product that acts as a standard for other producers,(1),(2),(3).

Let's see.

Matcha production in the world(simulation from tea production)

This data is few years old, we will come with new data as soon as it will be available, but

even this data gives a picture, as it is a specialty product

Products from Japan

Products from China 

Products from India 

Products from Sri Lanka

These are 4- major suppliers who control the supply and pricing.

Other producers are also emerging, they are also making some specialties, we have to see

how in coming days it transforms,(4),(5),(6)

Although a lot of these countries can supply matcha at many competitive prices, it may

take some time, to develop some trust in their supplies, maybe in coming years we from

Matcha Facts are expecting this to happen sooner or later

 Why matcha is more expensive?

It's a puzzle  but it is true that matcha is many times more expensive than green tea and arguments  and answers which are provided  by experts  are that it's expensive  because  of

1, More involved process for its production. 

2, Growing the crop in shade

3, Grinding process may be slow

Let's  see,(1),(2),(3)

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Matcha more expensive 

Reasons which are expressed by experts are a very common type, which can become with any other natural products, we feel that its just time as demand grows, new supplies may come from India, Sri Lanka and prices may go down words.

Is matcha worth money?

It's basically a superfood, its real value is because of the presence of the very rare antioxidant compound, EGCG, epigallocatechin gallate, in general terms a polyphenol which is about 137 times more than other green teas.

Is matcha more expensive than coffee? 

If you are making it in-home, coffee may be cheaper than matcha.

Where do we stand, it is more expensive than coffee and also from green tea, does it stand any chance?

Although it's more expensive, but if we see the facts, the truth is matcha is just very unique,

 and if we analyze from Matcha Facts, point of view, it is too difficult to be compared from

 any other natural and in that situation, its more expensiveness can be justified after all the

 truth is that we are dealing with . was only used  by royals and  monks in the past

 Before buying matcha, must check 

Buying matcha is not that easy, as it is expensive and all suppliers claiming their product just best. There are no international  standards, for quality and no proper guidelines then what to do next, some minimum  quality  check is needed., and before buying some questions should be addressed,(1), (2),(3)

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    Before buying matcha must check       

Color

Not only green but almost brilliant, sparkling green.

Origin

As matcha differs from place to place, depending  on origin, its prices also vary  too much from one origin to another origin

Company

This can be a more trusting point, better buy from a well established better company

Price

This is also a point to consider, a decent product may demand a better price.

Ingredients 

What is claimed from the company or producer for ingredients? 

Reviews

As most of the products are sold online, their reviews are also available, important to consider them.

So, what we have to say from Matcha Facts, only to be very careful, only purchase from reputed company, better you can try online supplier like amazon where you can compare products and also you can utilize their return policy benefits, in case you don't like the product, as the product is expensive all care should be taken as you take with any other expensive product, read labels carefully for date of packing and expiry and how to store