Different Grades of Matcha Explained — Why Ochanico Home Matcha Is Top Ceremonial Grade

Matcha may all look green, but not all greens are created equal.

From the vibrant, silky powder used in Japanese tea ceremonies to the rougher blends used for baking, matcha comes in different grades — and each serves a different purpose.

At Ochanico, we believe every matcha moment should be special — whether it’s your calm morning latte or your first whisk of pure tea.
That’s why our Ochanico Home Matcha is proudly crafted as Top Ceremonial Grade — the best of the best.

Here’s what that means (and why you can taste the difference in every sip).

🌿 The Three Main Grades of Matcha

1. Ceremonial Grade — The Highest Purity

This is the finest matcha available — made from the youngest, most tender leaves harvested in early spring.
The leaves are stone-ground slowly into ultra-fine powder, creating a vibrant jade color, creamy texture, and smooth umami flavor.

Ceremonial matcha is designed to be enjoyed pure, whisked only with water — no sugar, no milk needed.
It’s what monks once drank before meditation, and what tea masters still use in Japanese ceremonies.

💚 Ochanico Home Matcha sits at this level — Top Ceremonial Grade — offering the same depth, color, and calm, but crafted for modern life.

2. Premium / Latte Grade — Balanced for Everyday Blends

This mid-range grade still uses quality leaves but from slightly later harvests.
It’s smoother than culinary matcha but with a stronger flavor that holds up well when mixed with milk or used in lattes, smoothies, and desserts.

Perfect for café-style drinks, but less vibrant in color and more astringent than ceremonial matcha.

3. Culinary Grade — For Baking and Recipes

Culinary matcha is made from more mature leaves, resulting in a stronger, slightly bitter taste.
It’s great for matcha-flavored cakes, cookies, and ice creams where sugar and cream balance the flavor.

While affordable, its color tends to be more olive or dull green, and texture is coarser.
It’s not ideal for drinking on its own.

💚 Why Ochanico Home Matcha Is Top Ceremonial Grade

Our Ochanico Home Matcha is not just ceremonial — it’s Top Ceremonial, a level reserved for elite quality leaves with exceptional taste and aroma.

Here’s what makes it special:

🌱 1. Hand-Picked Spring Harvest

Only the youngest leaves from the first spring harvest are selected — high in chlorophyll, low in tannins, and rich in L-theanine.

🪶 2. Slow Stone Grinding

Each batch is stone-milled at low temperature to preserve nutrients and prevent oxidation — resulting in an ultra-fine, silky powder that dissolves beautifully.

🏔️ 3. Grown in China’s Pristine Highlands

Sourced from Zhejiang, the birthplace of powdered green tea, our matcha grows under misty skies and nutrient-dense soil, giving it a natural umami and sweetness without artificial shading.

💧 4. Smooth, Creamy, and Vibrant

No bitterness, no grassy aftertaste — just clean, creamy calm in every whisk.
It’s equally delicious pure or with milk, making it perfect for both traditional tea lovers and modern matcha drinkers.

🍵 How to Enjoy Ochanico Home Matcha

Whether you’re new to matcha or a daily drinker, you can enjoy Top Ceremonial Grade in your own way:

Traditional: Whisk 1 tsp with 70ml hot water (80°C) until frothy.
Latte: Whisk with water, then pour over milk and ice.
Dessert: Add a small scoop to yogurt, pudding, or smoothie for a gentle lift.

Every sip carries calm focus and quiet joy — the Ochanico way.

🌸 The Ochanico Difference

Ochanico Home Matcha was made for people who love beautiful things done simply.
It’s pure, bright, and real — no fillers, no bitterness, no shortcuts.

Because matcha isn’t just about the color in your cup — it’s about the calm in your day.