29/09/2025
Is ceremonial grade matcha worth it?
Ceremonial-grade matcha is made from the youngest, shade-grown leaves, carefully hand-picked for optimal quality. This makes it naturally rich in L-theanine, antioxidants (like EGCG), chlorophyll, vitamins, and minerals.
The benefits? Calm, focused energy, enhanced cognitive function, immune support, detoxification, and radiant skin.
Non-ceremonial or culinary matcha usually comes from older leaves, stems, or lower-quality harvests. It’s lower in L-theanine, antioxidants, and other nutrients, which means less of the calming and health-promoting benefits. The flavour can be more bitter or astringent which makes you reach for the sugar to mask it.
Choosing ceremonial-grade isn’t just about flavour, but maximising the nutritional and health benefits and the feel good feels a high quality matcha evokes.
So yes, if you want more in your cup, ceremonial matcha is so worth it.
Nya Rituals sources the highest quality, organic and ceremonial grade matcha from Nishio, Japan. Our matcha is shade grown, hand picked from the youngest tea leaves and traditionally stone milled to preserve the high nutrient profile and smooth taste.
