Just for Japanese tea, there is Sencha, Genmaicha, Yuzu Uji and Ginger Uji. It stands out with a unique, almost nutty nuance.Īdditionally, Tea Cottage houses and an impressive ensemble of tea leaves. The matcha powder comes in individual packets with 2g in each. Tea Cottage’s Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder from Uji is one of the more affordable options on this list at $18.9 for 20g. Craft Tea Fox sells three different grades- Patissier ($12.9), Barista ($16.9) and Ceremonial ($19.9) at a reasonable price for their qualities.Ĭraft Tea Fox’s Matcha Whisk Set (Essential Brewing Kit) ($64) includes 20g of Uji grade Matcha Powder, 20g of Hojicha Powder and a long bamboo whisk.

Dissatisfied by the lack of decent matcha lattes in Singapore, founders Kai Xin and Elias decided to import their own matcha powder from Uji, Japan. All this information can be found from their ‘Recipe’s tab.Ĭraft Tea Fox, one of the latest contender to the market, stands out with its bold contemporary design. For example, the Superior Ceremonial Matcha is a better choice for matcha latte whereas the Chiran Harvest Ceremonial Matcha will be better for matcha shotsr to better appreciate its nuanced flavours. Their specialists have also precisely listed out the type of powder for a specific type of drink. For example, the Fragrant Yame Ceremonial Matcha ($25.99) boasts floral nuances and Chiran Harvest Matcha (USD$32.99) is infused with natural umami and nutty flavours and paired with a creamy full-body texture. Aside from recognising barista grades and ceremonial grades, they take it a step further with specific types of ceremonial grade matcha powders.

Naoki Matcha is a local brand that sells a wide selection of matcha powder. For example, Uji, Japan is the revered birthplace of matcha powder, where the highest grade of matcha was farmed for only the royals of Japan. However, culinary grade matcha powder are suitable agents for matcha lattes as well.Īdditionally, the place of origin matters as well, since factors like temperature and soil humidity can affect the growth of the plants. On the other hand, culinary grade is often used for cooking and baking. Adding sweeteners or other flavourings may tarnish the innate fragrances. Its delicate nuances, such as grassy or smoky notes, renders it best consumed straight with hot water only. The highest quality of them all, the ceremonial grade, distinguishes itself apart with its vibrant green colour. Culinary Grade (left), Ceremonial Grade (right)

To determine the quality of the matcha powder, we have to first understand the two main grades of matcha- Ceremonial and Culinary. Here are the eight best places to get of matcha powder in Singapore, from culinary grade to ceremonial grade for the perfect matcha drink.

Aiya cooking grade matcha powder