Matcha Powder Wholesale — Ceremonial & Culinary Grades from Factory
Stone-milled matcha powder from shade-grown tencha, China. Two commercial grades for two very different jobs: Ceremonial (1000–1500 mesh, vivid jade green, umami-sweet) for whisked tea and premium drinks, and Culinary (800–1000 mesh) for bakery, lattes and ice cream. Every lot is tested for lead, micro and pesticide residue; tencha origin proof available.
Product Specification
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| English name | Matcha Powder — Ceremonial / Culinary / Industrial grade |
| Category | Green tea powder, GB/T 14456 basis |
| Origin | Zhejiang / Guizhou, China |
| Main markets | EU & US bakery and beverage chains, milk-tea raw material |
| Minimum order | 100 kg per grade (1 kg trial samples available) |
Quality Grades — How to Distinguish
| Grade | Fineness | Color & use |
|---|---|---|
| Ceremonial | 1000–1500 mesh, D50 ≤ 15–25 μm | Vivid jade green; whisked tea, premium drinks |
| Culinary | 800–1000 mesh | Green; bakery, latte, ice cream, milk tea |
| Industrial | 600–800 mesh | Duller green; flavoring, extruded snacks |
Liquor: emerald green suspension, fine foam when whisked | Aroma: fresh vegetal, sweet umami (no bitter bite in ceremonial) | Taste: ceremonial: umami-sweet; culinary: balanced green tea bitterness
Anti-adulteration guide: genuine matcha is stone-milled from shade-grown steamed tencha. Fake “matcha” is ordinary green tea powder — check daylight color (bright jade vs yellowish-dull), fineness by finger feel, and umami sweetness vs flat bitterness. We supply tencha origin proof and third-party tests with every export lot.
Technical Parameters (per lot COA supplied)
| Parameter | Specification | Method / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 6.5% | GB 5009.3 |
| Total ash | ≤ 7.5% | GB 5009.4 |
| Fineness | ≥ 98% through target mesh | Sieve / laser |
| Lead | ≤ 2.0 mg/kg | GB 5009.12 |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1000 CFU/g | GB 4789.2 |
| Pesticide residue | EU MRL / FDA compliant | SGS / Intertek per lot |
Packing & Supply Terms
- 1 kg / 5 kg aluminum-foil bags; 20 kg fiber drums for industrial users
- Ships by air (samples & small lots) or sea freight (full pallets, temperature-considered routing)
- Lead time: 7–15 days
Certifications & Export Documents
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (CO / Form A / RCEP as applicable), Phytosanitary Certificate, per-lot COA (moisture, ash, pesticide residue EU MRL Reg. EC 396/2005), Health Certificate. EU Organic / USDA Organic matcha available; FDA registered; MSDS supplied for tea powder.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know it is real matcha, not green tea powder?
Ask for tencha origin proof and check daylight color and umami sweetness. We provide both plus third-party fineness and amino acid data.
Which grade for milk tea chains?
Culinary grade (800–1000 mesh) — strong enough flavor to cut through milk, lower cost than ceremonial.
Can you do private-label tins or pouches?
Yes, OEM from 100 kg with your artwork; 15–25 days lead time.
Do you provide MSDS?
Yes, MSDS is standard for all tea powder exports.
Request a Quote
Contact Smileaf Tea (Xiamen, China) for FOB Ningbo / Shanghai / Xiamen prices, free samples (50–200 g, courier collect) and OEM/private-label solutions. Related products: Steamed green tea, Matcha for Spain market