Jade Leaf Organic Ceremonial Matcha, Teahouse Edition

Jade Leaf Organic Ceremonial Matcha, Teahouse Edition is a pure matcha powder that Jade Leaf sells in 30g and 100g tins and pouches and a 1lb pouch. The pouch front reads “Premium First Harvest,” and Jade Leaf’s product page says the first harvest leaves are hand-picked and that this grade is best sipped as traditionally prepared tea.

Who it suits

It suits people who whisk matcha with water and drink it plain, hot or iced, and want a grade the brand makes for that use. If you mostly bake or blend matcha into smoothies, compare it with Jade Leaf Organic Culinary Matcha in our ceremonial vs culinary matcha labels guide.

Key facts

• Per 1/2 tsp (1g): 4 calories, 0g fat, 0mg sodium, less than 1g carbohydrate, less than 1g fiber (1% DV), 0g sugars, less than 1g protein; 100 servings in the 100g tin (tin label image on Jade Leaf’s page)
• Caffeine per serving, as printed on the tin: 30 to 40mg
• Ingredients: “100% Organic Japanese Matcha (Stone Ground Green Tea Powder). Product of Japan.”
• Tea cultivars listed by Jade Leaf: Saemidori, Okumidori, Tsuyuhikari, Asanoka, Kanayamidori
• USDA Organic seal on the front; the tin reads “Certified Organic By CCOF”
• Storage line: keep sealed and refrigerate; best consumed within 2 months of opening

What reviewers say

In a five-powder taste test, Clean Plates described this Teahouse Edition as bright green with a sweet aroma and a balanced, earthy taste, and named it their best pick for the money, with Ippodo only slightly smoother.

Pros

• Single-ingredient label: organic Japanese matcha only
• Caffeine range printed on the label

Cons

• Jade Leaf says opened matcha is best used within 2 months, so large sizes may not suit light use
• Jade Leaf does not publish its batch test results

Cautions

Matcha contains caffeine. If you are pregnant, nursing, sensitive to caffeine or take medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist how much is right for you. The tin label shown on Jade Leaf’s page may not match every pack size, so read the caffeine line on the package you buy.