Encha Matcha Barista Grade Latte Organic Matcha Powder is a second-harvest, USDA Certified Organic matcha made for lattes, smoothies, baking, desserts, cocktails, cooking, and other daily recipes. Its nutty, toasted profile includes notes of chocolate and sweet grass, followed by mild bitterness. The powder is designed to retain its color and character when mixed with milk, exposed to heat, or used in frozen recipes.
How does Encha Barista Grade Matcha taste?
This matcha uses later-harvest leaves for a bolder profile than Encha’s first-harvest grades. Expect nutty and toasted flavors, with chocolate and sweet-grass notes. Mild bitterness finishes the profile. These characteristics are intended to remain noticeable in milk-based drinks and recipes rather than disappear behind other ingredients.
What is this second-harvest matcha made for?
Encha positions this powder for frequent recipe use, including café-style drinks and larger-volume preparation. Its stated applications include:
- Hot or iced matcha lattes
- Smoothies and cocktails
- Baking, desserts, and frozen recipes
- Cooking and other everyday matcha recipes
The product is also presented as beginner-friendly. Buyers seeking matcha mainly for milk-based drinks or cooking may find its bolder later-harvest character better aligned with those uses than a more delicate first-harvest powder.
How is Encha Barista Grade Matcha produced?
The leaves are hand-picked and stone-ground with traditional Japanese processing techniques. The matcha comes from Japan and is sourced through direct farm partnerships developed over twelve years. It is USDA Certified Organic, third-party tested for purity, and made without added ingredients.
Which package format should you choose?
Three formats are currently available. The 30 g (1.06 oz) pouch is listed for 15 cups, while the 60 g (2.12 oz) pouch is listed for 30 cups. The 500 g (17.64 oz) format is listed for 250 cups and provides the largest option for higher-volume recipe or café use.
For a latte, the illustrated preparation sequence is to combine the powder with water, whisk it, and then pour in milk. The same powder can also be incorporated into smoothies, baked goods, desserts, cocktails, and savory cooking. Choose the package size according to the stated cup yield and intended volume of use.
