Not all matcha is created equal
The matcha world is complicated. We keep it simple by never compromising on quality, taste, or our commitment to responsible farming practices—so you don’t have to overthink it.
Read below to learn more indepth about our grades.
Origin: Uji, Japan
Heritage Grade
This is MAKE’s signature and highest grade matcha.
Our Heritage Grade is produced in limited quantities under the guidance of a level ten-dan tea master. It represents less than 2% of matcha produced worldwide that still follows traditional farming and processing methods. Sourced from first spring harvest leaves that have been shade-grown for up to four weeks. Exceptionally creamy, umami-rich, and slightly sweet, it has a vivid green color, full aroma, and totally refined texture. This level of care, time, and expertise results in a rare, complex matcha and explains its limited quantities and higher price point.
Origin: Kagoshima, Japan
Imperial Grade
This is MAKE's JAS Certified Organic matcha.
Our Imperial Grade is sourced from first spring harvest leaves that have been grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. It offers a balanced creamy umami profile alongside a vibrant green, full aroma, and smooth finish. Proof that organic doesn’t have to mean bitter.Â
Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
Ceremonial Grade
This is MAKE's everyday matcha.
Our Ceremonial Grade is sourced from first spring harvest leaves that are shade-grown for up to four weeks. It has a balanced umami profile, bright green color, and a smooth, approachable flavor. Perfect for daily enjoyment, it can be prepared traditionally or mixed into lattes and other matcha drinks.
How we source our tea
Guided by a level 10-dan tea master, MAKE works closely with small, independent farms. These long-standing relationships allow for limited harvests, careful processing, and a level of attention mass-produced matcha simply can’t replicate. Every decision favors integrity over scale.
Understanding grades
The truth is, matcha grades aren’t regulated by any governing body, nor are they standardized across the industry. They’ve emerged as shorthand marketing language, often applied inconsistently from one brand to the next.
At MAKE, our grades aren’t arbitrary labels, they reflect real differences in farming, harvesting, and production methods.
Regardless of the grade, every matcha we offer is vibrant, balanced, and delicious—and better than anything you'd find at a cafe, we promise.
Hojicha
Origin: Shizuoka, JapanÂ
This is MAKE's Hojicha matcha.
Our Hoijcha is sourced from spring tea leaves that are lightly roasted after harvesting. The result is a nutty, toasted flavor that is mildly umami and slightly sweet. This golden and aromatic tea is smooth, mellow, and because of the lower caffeine content, is easy to enjoy any time of day.
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