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Matsu Ceremonial Grade Matcha

Matsu Ceremonial Matcha is an artisan-roasted, ceremonial-grade matcha with an intense yet mellow roasted flavor. It combines a rich, creamy body and smooth mouthfeel with umami, savory-sweet undertones and a long, creamy finish. Its depth and texture are likened to a well-brewed espresso. What does Matsu ceremonial matcha taste like? Roasted aroma leads the flavor […]
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Who is Matchaeologist?

Matchaeologist is a matcha brand sourcing exclusively from Uji, Kyoto, Japan, offering a curated range of ceremonial and culinary grades. Its matcha is grown using the traditional Honzu method, a 30-day shading process with rice-straw mats before harvest.

The collection includes cultivars Misaki, Matsu, and Meiko for drinking, and Midori and Mirai for culinary use, all processed from first-flush tencha ground slowly on granite stone mills.

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Roasted ceremonial matcha with a creamy body and long finish

Matsu Ceremonial Matcha is an artisan-roasted, ceremonial-grade matcha with an intense yet mellow roasted flavor. It combines a rich, creamy body and smooth mouthfeel with umami, savory-sweet undertones and a long, creamy finish. Its depth and texture are likened to a well-brewed espresso.

What does Matsu ceremonial matcha taste like?

Roasted aroma leads the flavor profile. Umami and savory-sweet notes round out the roast, creating a full-bodied cup with a complex finish rather than a light or delicate character. The matcha has a deep green color reminiscent of Japanese pine trees.

The roasting technique has been handed down through generations of matcha sommeliers. It brings the roasted aromas forward while retaining the smooth mouthfeel and creamy consistency described for this matcha.

  • Grade: Ceremonial grade
  • Processing: Artisan roasted
  • Flavor: Mellow roast with umami and savory-sweet undertones
  • Body: Rich, creamy and full
  • Finish: Long and creamy

How should Matsu matcha be prepared?

Place 1/2 teaspoon, approximately two bamboo scoops or 1 g, in a matcha bowl. Wet the matcha with 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) of water heated to 70°C (160°F). Knead the mixture thoroughly with a bamboo whisk until it forms a smooth paste.

Add another 70 ml (2.4 fl oz) of water and mix until the drink has an even consistency. When tasting, roll the liquid around the palate to experience the roasted, umami and savory-sweet elements across the full-bodied cup.

How should the opened matcha be stored?

Keep the container in a cool, dry place away from moisture, sunlight and odors. Refrigerate it after opening for maximum flavor and potency. The product is offered as a 20 g format.

Matsu Ceremonial Matcha is currently available. Its defining option is labeled “Intense with a mellow roasted flavor.”

Grade

Ceremonial

Matchaeologist offers you a Ceremonial matcha powder.

Ceremonial is a commercial matcha grade made from hand-picked young tea leaves, then stone-ground for its taste and vibrant color.

Reviews

Reviews of the product Matsu Ceremonial Grade Matcha

Color Vibrancy
23 review details
  1. bright green and has a mellow, yet subtle taste to it (which I like it a lot)Danny — 2016-11-20
  2. bright green unlike any Matcha I have ever ordered from other companiesAmy — 2015-12-23
  3. most vibrant Matcha I have ever tried in the UK - I take it everywhere and recommend it in my health and nutrition practiceKaren — 2019-10-14
  4. dark vibrant green, very fragrant, and absolutely delicious without any bitterness at all even when I drink it very strongKurt — 2015-12-14
  5. pine-green color, very umami, almost no trace of bitterness, and very very fragrantAiden — 2020-02-09
  6. deep green appearance and the smooth flavorsherri — 2018-12-07
  7. bright green, as opposed to the dull brown color often seen in the cheaper brandsKevin — 2016-08-03
  8. bright green color makes a wonderful frothy pleasant drinkAlex — 2016-08-16
  9. bright green colour - think this may be my new favourite, worth every pennyA.K — 2024-10-20
  10. emerald green color, smooth flavor and an almost creamy textureKT — 2020-03-15
  11. vivid green colour with no bitterness at allDane — 2020-06-02
  12. vibrant green color and absolutely delicious taste without any bitternessL. — 2019-08-11
  13. bright green, as opposed to the dull brown color often seen in the cheaper brandsSara — 2017-04-14
  14. vibrant green and delicious tasteHannah — 2026-03-12
  15. vibrant green and creamyValerie — 2026-07-26
  16. deep green colorSherri — 2019-02-19
  17. vibrant green powder and full of qualityRhonna — 2016-03-09
  18. nice shade of green and it was quite what I expected, having had matcha beforeAngelina — 2016-07-23
  19. gorgeous green vibrant colourCustomer — 2024-08-01
  20. vibrant green, a sign of a high quality tea with high chlorophyll countWilliam — 2017-09-29
  21. bright greenKim — 2016-02-19
  22. vibrant green, whisks perfectly smooth, and has a rich umami flavor with absolutely zero bitterness—a total lifesaver for getting through early morning lecturesCustomer — 2026-04-21
  23. bright green,and very fine with rich aromajessie — 2016-07-16
3.9(23 reviews)
Frothability
8 review details
  1. froths well and is wonderfully vibrant in both colour and tasteJoseph — 2025-05-21
  2. froths up beautifully and tastes mellow but richA.T. — 2025-09-07
  3. wonderful frothy pleasant drinkAlex — 2016-08-16
  4. froths really nicelyNisha — 2016-08-06
  5. gave it a nice froth when mixing it and the taste alone tells that this Matsu was a tea of extraordinary qualityAngelina — 2016-07-23
  6. smooth frothy cold brew matcha that I pour over iceJohnny — 2018-12-06
  7. beautiful micro-foam and has such a perfect roasted flavor profileMaisy — 2025-08-07
  8. didn't foam as well as the Meiko blend, which I enjoyed more for lattes, but I still enjoyed finishing my tin of the matsu blend :)Kelly — 2025-05-26
3.8(8 reviews)
Bitterness
32 review details
  1. No bitter aftertaste at allTrevor — 2016-02-07
  2. bitter aftertaste to itAbey — 2016-01-24
  3. absolutely NO BITTERNESS at all not even a bad aftertaste, which is quite surprising as matcha is known to have some bitterness that put people offRihanna — 2016-09-25
  4. not at all bitter, has a really pleasant colour, smell and taste and is, in my opinion, worth every pennyJames — 2015-12-29
  5. without any bitterness at all even when I drink it very strongKurt — 2015-12-14
  6. no trace of bitterness, and very very fragrantAiden — 2020-02-09
  7. hardly any bitternessVera — 2016-03-08
  8. no bitterness at all was observedKevin — 2021-12-02
  9. bitter taste and grassiness smellingAlex — 2016-08-16
  10. mild bitterness at the endPetra — 2025-05-16
  11. No trace of bitterness at all as opposed to other one you find in storesOlivia — 2016-06-24
  12. bitternessNisha — 2016-08-06
  13. less bitterness aftertasteCassey — 2017-12-25
  14. no bitterness at allDane — 2020-06-02
  15. bitterness with a pleasant creaminessNatalie — 2016-07-08
  16. without any bitternessL. — 2019-08-11
  17. not too bitter and not too blandJesse — 2018-01-23
  18. no bitter aftertasteCustomer — 2015-12-22
  19. very little to none bitterness in the matchaJosefine — 2016-09-11
  20. bitter aftertaste and unpleasant grassy smellCustomer — 2016-06-15
  21. bitter smell, mostly like a mild chocolateanthony — 2020-08-24
  22. no bitter after tasteWilliam — 2017-09-29
  23. no trace of bitterness at allYounas — 2016-12-01
  24. no trace of bitterness at allMonica — 2017-07-16
  25. without bitter ending, very soft and deliciousAleksandra — 2019-01-16
  26. bitterness like most other reviews hereChris — 2016-11-13
  27. not at all bitter lil sweet in tastePrachi — 2018-07-26
  28. absolutely zero bitterness—a total lifesaver for getting through early morning lecturesCustomer — 2026-04-21
  29. no trace of bitterness at allBrianne — 2016-06-07
  30. barely detectable astrigency which amazed meNathan — 2019-04-11
  31. bitternessSylvia — 2016-05-31
  32. bitterness (which I found to be the case for all other matcha that I’ve triedChase — 2018-02-23
1.7(32 reviews)
Body
9 review details
  1. creamy mouthfeel and it's perfect for either everyday lattes or just a sweet treat after a long dayMadison — 2025-08-27
  2. nutty and creamyCustomer — 2016-04-16
  3. creamy textureKT — 2020-03-15
  4. creamy with no milk at allDane — 2020-06-02
  5. smooth and creamy matchaPenny — 2016-10-14
  6. body are "full strength"Chris — 2016-11-13
  7. rich, creamy, and has a bit of sweet undertoneOlivia — 2017-02-06
  8. thin tea) definitely reccomendedNathan — 2019-04-11
  9. light-bodied suited for usuchas rather than my lattes, but I still enjoyed the mellow notesKelly — 2025-05-26
3.6(9 reviews)
Finish
11 review details
  1. No bitter aftertaste at allTrevor — 2016-02-07
  2. doesn't have any grassiness / strong bitter aftertaste to itAbey — 2016-01-24
  3. not even a bad aftertaste, which is quite surprising as matcha is known to have some bitterness that put people offRihanna — 2016-09-25
  4. fresh aftertasteLouise — 2022-05-20
  5. bitter aftertaste and it is not a pleasure to drink at allJennifer — 2016-07-25
  6. no aftertaste with thisJess — 2016-03-01
  7. lingers pleasantlyNatalie — 2016-07-08
  8. no bitter aftertasteCustomer — 2015-12-22
  9. bitter aftertaste and unpleasant grassy smellCustomer — 2016-06-15
  10. no aftertaste, unlike some other brands of matcha tea I have encounteredAngelina — 2016-07-23
  11. no bitter after tasteWilliam — 2017-09-29
3.7(11 reviews)
Natural Sweetness
12 review details
  1. tastes sweet and has a very nice fragranceRihanna — 2016-09-25
  2. sweetest, most vibrant Matcha I have ever tried in the UK - I take it everywhere and recommend it in my health and nutrition practiceKaren — 2019-10-14
  3. sweet undertonesKevin — 2016-08-03
  4. subtly sweet taste to get your morning started rightSam — 2018-07-27
  5. A little sweeter compared to Maiko I usually like Do you have it in 100gr as wellDafna — 2026-04-16
  6. sweet undertonesSara — 2017-04-14
  7. Tastes bold yet sweet, with absolutely no bitter aftertasteCustomer — 2015-12-22
  8. delicate sweetness and roasted aromaAngelina — 2016-07-23
  9. smooth, sweet, a little umamiALEJANDRA — 2025-11-24
  10. lil sweet in tastePrachi — 2018-07-26
  11. Not much sweetnessTayyaba — 2021-04-01
  12. bit of sweet undertoneOlivia — 2017-02-06
2.4(12 reviews)
Smoothness
23 review details
  1. haven’t had it clump at allShana — 2026-02-28
  2. smooth and flavorful)Stacey — 2024-08-12
  3. gets clumpy and requires quite a bit of effort if you don'tI. — 2024-10-05
  4. smoothest, sweetest, most vibrant Matcha I have ever tried in the UK - I take it everywhere and recommend it in my health and nutrition practiceKaren — 2019-10-14
  5. so smooth and has all the 'right' flavor, scent and textureCustomer — 2017-01-29
  6. very rounded and smooth with a bit of a fresh aftertasteLouise — 2022-05-20
  7. smooth flavorsherri — 2018-12-07
  8. super smoothFreya — 2025-08-06
  9. clumps a little more than Meiko, as others have mentionedJessahna — 2023-03-21
  10. finely milled in texture, only downfall is I wish it came in even bigger sizes (I like mine strong so tend to use a lot at onceA.K — 2024-10-20
  11. smooth flavor and an almost creamy textureKT — 2020-03-15
  12. consistently smooth and mellowJoe — 2021-04-08
  13. Clumping has never been a problem for me for this Matsu, as opposed to on the shelf brands that does thisPenny — 2016-10-14
  14. Smooth and silky in smell, taste, and feelTeaTiff — 2019-01-19
  15. smooth and mellow flavor of MatsuChloe — 2017-03-23
  16. smooth tasting and dark greenanthony — 2020-08-24
  17. The tea was smooth with no aftertaste, unlike some other brands of matcha tea I have encounteredAngelina — 2016-07-23
  18. whisks perfectly smooth, and has a rich umami flavor with absolutely zero bitterness—a total lifesaver for getting through early morning lecturesCustomer — 2026-04-21
  19. so smooth, creamy, creates a beautiful micro-foam and has such a perfect roasted flavor profileMaisy — 2025-08-07
  20. So smooth to my tongue and tastebuds, kind of like drinking hot chocolateBrianne — 2016-06-07
  21. so smooth and has barely detectable astrigency which amazed meNathan — 2019-04-11
  22. smooth, calm, and umami flavorChase — 2018-02-23
  23. most green tea residue after mixingJan — 2020-01-29
3.9(23 reviews)
Umami
8 review details
  1. very umamiAiden — 2020-02-09
  2. Umami and mellow roasted as described along with savory undertones; no bitterness at all was observedKevin — 2021-12-02
  3. no umami tasteanthony — 2020-08-24
  4. a little umamiALEJANDRA — 2025-11-24
  5. rich Umami flavourWilliam — 2017-09-29
  6. rich umami flavorCustomer — 2026-04-21
  7. good umamiTayyaba — 2021-04-01
  8. umami flavorChase — 2018-02-23
3.0(8 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Roasted ceremonial matcha with a creamy body and long finish Here are some frequently asked questions and answers.

Is Matsu a ceremonial-grade matcha?

Yes. Matsu is identified as a ceremonial-grade matcha and is prepared with a bamboo whisk in a matcha bowl.

What does Matsu Ceremonial Matcha taste like?

It has an intense yet mellow roasted flavor with umami and savory-sweet undertones. The body is rich, creamy and full, followed by a long, creamy finish.

How is Matsu matcha processed?

Matsu is artisan roasted using a technique handed down through generations of matcha sommeliers. The roasting brings its roasted aromas to the foreground.

How do you prepare Matsu Ceremonial Matcha?

Combine 1/2 teaspoon, approximately two bamboo scoops or 1 g, with 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) of 70°C (160°F) water. Knead with a bamboo whisk into a smooth paste, then add 70 ml (2.4 fl oz) more water and mix until consistent.

What water temperature should be used for Matsu matcha?

Use water heated to 70°C (160°F). Start with 15 ml (0.5 fl oz), then add another 70 ml (2.4 fl oz) after forming a smooth paste.

How should Matsu matcha be stored?

Store it in a cool, dry place away from moisture, sunlight and odors. Refrigerate the matcha after opening for maximum flavor and potency.

What size is Matsu Ceremonial Matcha?

Matsu Ceremonial Matcha is offered in a 20 g format.

Is Matsu Ceremonial Matcha currently available?

No. Matsu Ceremonial Matcha is currently available.

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