Encha Barista Matcha pouch beside an iced green latte and green macaron
Green Encha Barista Matcha pouch with a spoonful of powder and matcha latte art
Encha Barista matcha pouch beside an iced green latte, green macaron, matcha bowl, and spoonful of powder
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Encha Barista Grade Organic Matcha Powder

Encha Barista Grade Organic Matcha Powder is USDA Certified Organic second-harvest matcha with nutty toasted notes for lattes, smoothies, and baking.
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Who is Encha?

Encha is a matcha company founded in 2014, sourcing organic tea from Uji, Japan. Its first-harvest Ceremonial Grade uses tender leaves for grassy notes, smooth umami, and minimal bitterness.

Founder Li Gong, a Stanford Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, built direct relationships with organic Uji farms. Encha offers Ceremonial Grade and Latte Grade; farms shade plants before harvest, hand-pick young leaves, and stone-grind them slowly on granite mills.

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Organic second-harvest matcha for lattes baking and smoothies

Encha Barista Grade Organic Matcha Powder is a second-harvest Japanese matcha made for lattes, smoothies, baking, and everyday recipes. It is hand-picked, stone-ground using traditional Japanese techniques, USDA Certified Organic, and third-party tested for purity. Nothing is added to the powder.

How does Encha Barista Grade matcha taste?

This matcha has a bolder profile drawn from later-harvest leaves. Nutty and toasted notes lead into chocolate and sweet grass, followed by mild bitterness. That profile is intended to retain its character when combined with milk or used in heated and frozen preparations.

The powder is designed to maintain its color and character through milk, heat, and the freezer. This makes it suited to recipes where more delicate matcha can become less distinct.

What can this second-harvest matcha be used for?

Encha positions this Barista Grade matcha for frequent recipe use and higher-volume preparation. Its stated uses include:

  • Matcha lattes served hot or iced
  • Smoothies and blended drinks
  • Baking and other heated recipes
  • Frozen preparations
  • Daily matcha recipes

For a latte, the product imagery shows the powder whisked with water before milk is poured in. No water temperature or ingredient quantities are specified. The product is also described as beginner-friendly, which may suit buyers starting with milk-based matcha drinks or recipes.

Where is Encha Barista Grade matcha sourced and processed?

The tea is sourced in Japan through direct farm partnerships developed over twelve years. The second-harvest leaves are hand-picked and stone-ground using the same traditional techniques applied to Encha’s first-harvest grades.

The product carries USDA Certified Organic status and is third-party tested for purity. The powder contains nothing added, keeping the supplied flavor profile centered on the matcha itself.

Which package formats are listed?

Three formats are available through Best Matcha. The 30 g (1.06 oz) pouch has a stated yield of 15 cups, the 60 g (2.12 oz) pouch is listed for 30 cups, and the 500 g (17.64 oz) pouch is listed for 250 cups. These stated yields make it possible to compare formats according to expected use, from smaller quantities to higher-volume recipe preparation.

Season

Harvested during Nibancha

Nibancha is the June-to-July second harvest after regrowth, producing matcha that is more astringent, less sweet, and less vibrant than first harvest.

Origin

Matcha from Japan

This matcha comes from Japan.

Japan is the birthplace of matcha, with shaded tencha cultivation centered in Kyoto, Kagoshima, Shizuoka, Aichi, Fukuoka, Mie, Nara, and Saitama.

Reviews

Reviews on Encha Barista Grade Organic Matcha Powder

Find below the taste profile of this product based on reviews found on Encha’s website.

Frequently asked questions

Organic second-harvest matcha for lattes baking and smoothies Here are some frequently asked questions and answers.

Is Encha Barista Grade Matcha Powder organic?

Yes. Encha Barista Grade Matcha Powder is USDA Certified Organic.

Where is Encha Barista Grade matcha sourced?

It is sourced in Japan through direct farm partnerships developed over twelve years.

What does Encha Barista Grade matcha taste like?

It has nutty and toasted notes with chocolate, sweet grass, and a finish of mild bitterness.

What is this matcha designed for?

It is made for lattes, smoothies, baking, frozen preparations, and daily recipe use. It is designed to retain its color and character through milk, heat, and the freezer.

How do you prepare an Encha matcha latte?

For a latte, whisk the matcha powder with water, then pour in milk. The supplied preparation guidance does not specify quantities or water temperature.

What harvest and processing methods are used?

It is made from second-harvest leaves that are hand-picked and stone-ground using traditional Japanese techniques.

Which sizes and stated yields are available?

It comes in 30 g (1.06 oz), 60 g (2.12 oz), and 500 g (17.64 oz) formats. Their stated yields are 15, 30, and 250 cups, respectively.

Does Encha Barista Grade matcha contain anything added?

Nothing is added to the matcha powder, and the product is third-party tested for purity.