Ceremonial, premium or culinary matcha: which one should you buy?
Maison GenkaiUpdated 1 min read
Maison Genkai sources its premium matcha and hojicha exclusively from Yame, Fukuoka. Current formats, prices and availability are listed in the shop.
| Use | Recommended profile | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Prepared with water | Smooth, balanced matcha | Choose by taste and available lot |
| Latte | Premium matcha | Presence in milk, without a fixed price |
| Cooking | Profile suited to the recipe | Check available formats |
Use Ceremonial when water is the centre of the recipe; use Premium when milk is involved; use Professional Standard when volume and culinary use matter. The per-serving figures are simple calculations based on a 2g dose.
Read next
To go further, see How to Choose Matcha: 2026 Buying Guide, then Matcha Gift Set: The Perfect Christmas Gift. For a complementary angle, also read Japan’s Five Great Tea Regions.
