--- title: "The Tea Makers Ceremonial Grade Matcha" description: "The Tea Makers Ceremonial Grade Matcha from Ise Bay offers sweet, umami-rich depth, a grassy aroma and no bitterness for usucha or koicha." image: "https://best-matcha.com/wp-content/uploads/ceremonial-grade-matcha-powder-circle.webp" --- # The Tea Makers Ceremonial Grade Matcha > The Tea Makers Ceremonial Grade Matcha from Ise Bay offers sweet, umami-rich depth, a grassy aroma and no bitterness for usucha or koicha. Source: https://best-matcha.com/shop/the-tea-makers/product-6839249731783 Created: 2026-10-16T14:28:40+00:00 Modified: 2026-10-16T14:28:40+00:00 Author: Emilie Schol The Tea Makers Ceremonial Grade Matcha | Best Matcha [The Tea Makers](https://best-matcha.com/shop/the-tea-makers) [Japan](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/japan) [Ceremonial](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/ceremonial-grade-matcha) The Tea Makers Ceremonial Grade Matcha from Ise Bay offers sweet, umami-rich depth, a grassy aroma and no bitterness for usucha or koicha. [View at store](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) [View at store](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Subtotal ## Who is The Tea Makers? **4.7**(100 reviews)**The Tea Makers** is a London-based matcha and tea company rooted in Sri Lankan heritage, offering single-origin matcha from **Ise Bay, [Mie](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/mie) Prefecture**. Its Japanese matcha uses *shade-grown* leaves, handpicked, steamed, and slowly stone-ground for smooth texture and vibrant green colour. Direct relationships with Ise Bay producers support traceable sourcing. Its **ceremonial-grade** matcha received a **Great Taste award**, while traditional shading and granite milling preserve chlorophyll and amino acids. [View brand profile](https://best-matcha.com/shop/the-tea-makers) [Open official website](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/) ## Two-star Great Taste Ise Bay matcha for usucha and koicha The Tea Makers [Ceremonial Grade Matcha](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/ceremonial-grade-matcha) is a two-star Great Taste Award winner from Ise Bay in Mie Prefecture, Japan. This shade-grown, stone-ground matcha has a sweet, umami-rich flavor without bitterness. It is intended for traditional usucha and koicha preparation as well as refined culinary use. ### How does this ceremonial matcha taste? The powder has a brilliant green appearance and produces a luminous infusion. Fresh grass leads the aroma, followed by gentle vegetal notes. The flavor is rich, creamy and full-bodied, with subtle natural sweetness and deep umami. Its silky mouthfeel leads to a clean, lingering finish without bitterness. - **Aroma:** Fresh spring grass and gentle vegetal notes - **Flavor:** Creamy, full-bodied, subtly sweet and umami-rich - **Finish:** Clean, lingering and free from bitterness - **Appearance:** Brilliant green powder with a luminous infusion ### Where is this Ise Bay matcha grown and made? No. 58 comes from Ise Bay on Japan’s Pacific coast, within Mie Prefecture. It is made from the youngest shade-grown *Camellia sinensis* leaves gathered during the early spring flush. The leaves are hand harvested and traditionally stone ground. The sole ingredient is pure shade-grown Japanese green tea. ### How do you prepare it as usucha or koicha? For usucha, or thin matcha, whisk 1.5 to 2g of powder with 75ml of water at 60 to 70°C until a light foam forms. For koicha, or thick matcha, whisk 3.5 to 4g with 40ml of water at the same temperature to produce a thicker drink. A bowl and bamboo whisk, called a *chasen*, can be used for traditional preparation and a smooth consistency. The amount of matcha can be increased for a stronger cup or reduced for a lighter one. Beyond traditional whisked matcha, the powder is also intended for refined culinary use. ### Which formats are listed? The available formats are 40g Caddy, 100g Caddy, 250g pack and 1kg Pack. A subscription option is also available, giving buyers a choice between caddies and larger pack formats. Grade ### [Ceremonial](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/ceremonial-grade-matcha) The Tea Makers 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. Origin ### [Matcha from Japan](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/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](https://best-matcha.com/glossary/saitama). Reviews ## Reviews on The Tea Makers Ceremonial Grade Matcha Find below the taste profile of this product based on reviews found on The Tea Makers’s website. Learn more about how Best Matcha generate matcha taste profiles This review has been generated by Best Matcha sensory profiling system, and represent the reviews aggregated below. Color Vibrancy 17 review details- I read “Bright green” as Vibrant. The stated brightness supports a vibrant color, without establishing freshness. Source: Anoli, 2015-04-29.[Anoli — 2015-04-29](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - For this statement by Sienna f. (2023-09-07), “dull in colour”, I use Muted. The reported dull color belongs to the received matcha, not to the service complaint.[Sienna f. — 2023-09-07](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I read “Lovely bright green colour” as Vibrant. Bright green directly supports a vibrant color. Source: Thomas B., 2022-04-18.[Thomas B. — 2022-04-18](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - In the 2019-08-11 review, Raquel states “vibrant fresh colour”. I classify it as Vibrant. The color is explicitly vibrant; this is not evidence of actual freshness.[Raquel — 2019-08-11](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I retain “The green colour is mesmerising” from Amanda B.’s 2022-01-06 review at Moderate. Green is explicit, but visual fascination alone does not establish vivid saturation.[Amanda B. — 2022-01-06](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - In the 2020-05-11 review, Martin K. states “I got a dull tea”. I classify it as Muted. The received tea is dull; the earlier vibrant description is only an expectation.[Martin K. — 2020-05-11](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - My reading of “good vibrant colour” is Vibrant; the source is Louise, 2015-01-03. The color is explicitly vibrant, independently of the texture comments.[Louise — 2015-01-03](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - The evidence I score is “vibrant green colour” — Cheryl J., 2021-01-22. My level is Vibrant. The current matcha is explicitly described as vibrant green.[Cheryl J. — 2021-01-22](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Brightness explicitly qualifies the colour, giving my assessment a direct basis for Vibrant. “Bright colour” — Dawn W., 2020-10-12.[Dawn W. — 2020-10-12](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Bright green supports my Vibrant reading without establishing exceptional saturation. “bright green colour” — Selena, 2025-02-24.[Selena — 2025-02-24](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Green brightness is the visual cue I classify as Vibrant, independently of freshness and delivery praise. “Bright green” — Yana, 2020-08-17.[Yana — 2020-08-17](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - In the 2018-10-01 review, Jaafar M. states “A vibrant, bright green color”. I classify it as Vibrant. The named matcha is explicitly vibrant and bright green.[Jaafar M. — 2018-10-01](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - The bright-green wording supports my Vibrant classification; the best-matcha claim adds no color intensity. “bright green colour” — Raquel A., 2022-08-22.[Raquel A. — 2022-08-22](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Vividness, not the ceremonial use, anchors my Vibrant reading of this color observation. “The colour is so vivid” — satomi_dohi@hotmail.com D., 2023-08-15.[satomi_dohi@hotmail.com D. — 2023-08-15](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - From Christopher W. (2015-02-07), I retain “a much brighter green” as Vibrant. The brighter-green clause belongs to London Tea Ceremonial, not the earlier comparison products.[Christopher W. — 2015-02-07](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - My classification is Very vibrant for “very vibrant green” (Manh P., 2018-02-26). The explicit very-vibrant-green wording supports the highest color-vibrancy level.[Manh P. — 2018-02-26](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Reading Vilma B.’s account dated 2023-11-26, I place “vibrant green” at Vibrant. Vibrant green is stated directly.[Vilma B. — 2023-11-26](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) **3.8**(17 reviews) Bitterness 19 review details- In the 2018-02-22 review, Kathryne F. states “No bitter after taste”. I classify it as Minimal. The statement reports no bitter aftertaste after a traditional-whisk preparation.[Kathryne F. — 2018-02-22](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Thomas B. wrote on 2022-04-18: “not at all bitter”. I assign Minimal. The reviewer explicitly rules out bitterness.[Thomas B. — 2022-04-18](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - My classification is Minimal for “zero bitterness” (Raquel, 2019-08-11). Zero bitterness is an explicit absence claim.[Raquel — 2019-08-11](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Reading Yvette’s account dated 2020-07-30, I place “without the bitterness” at Minimal. The current matcha is described as lacking bitterness, unlike the comparison products.[Yvette — 2020-07-30](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I interpret Carmen M.’s 2019-04-27 wording, “There is no bitterness at all”, as Minimal. The reviewer explicitly reports no bitterness at all.[Carmen M. — 2019-04-27](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - My reading of “Just the right level of bitterness in the background” is Mild; the source is Matthew, 2024-04-26. Background bitterness indicates a mild level rather than absence.[Matthew — 2024-04-26](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - For this statement by Beatrice (2015-03-03), “no bitter after taste”, I use Minimal. No bitter aftertaste is explicitly reported.[Beatrice — 2015-03-03](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - The evidence I score is “There is no bitterness unless you use too much.” — Andrew M., 2023-04-18. My level is Minimal. Bitterness is absent at the usual dose, with an explicit warning about using too much.[Andrew M. — 2023-04-18](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I read “No bitterness” as Minimal. The bitterness statement is explicit; the health claims are not used as sensory evidence. Source: Isabell Z., 2022-06-14.[Isabell Z. — 2022-06-14](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Reading Cheryl J.’s account dated 2021-01-22, I place “There was no bitter aftertaste” at Minimal. The current matcha has no bitter aftertaste; the prior supermarket product is not scored.[Cheryl J. — 2021-01-22](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - An opening denial of bitterness is the direct evidence I classify as Minimal. “It's not bitter” — Laura D., 2024-09-17.[Laura D. — 2024-09-17](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Reading Selena’s account dated 2025-02-24, I place “no bitter aftertaste” at Minimal. The current product has no bitter aftertaste, unlike the comparison matchas.[Selena — 2025-02-24](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - From Lucy (2025-07-06), I retain “Not bitter at all” as Minimal. Bitterness is explicitly absent.[Lucy — 2025-07-06](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Ceremonial 58 is the named subject of the bitterness denial, which I retain at Minimal. “it doesn't have the bitterness” — Jaafar M., 2018-10-01.[Jaafar M. — 2018-10-01](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I interpret Diana H.’s 2021-03-06 wording, “it left a bitter aftertaste”, as Moderate. A bitter aftertaste is reported for this matcha without an intensity modifier.[Diana H. — 2021-03-06](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - From Raquel A. (2022-08-22), I retain “Zero bitterness” as Minimal. Zero bitterness is explicit; the older similar review is not an identical copied account.[Raquel A. — 2022-08-22](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - This matcha receives my Minimal bitterness reading; the later organic-blend recommendation is a separate comparison. “no bitterness” — Andrew M., 2017-10-12.[Andrew M. — 2017-10-12](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - On this criterion, I assign Mild to “a slightly bitter residue” from Christopher W. (2015-02-07). Only the London Tea Ceremonial clause is scored: its residue is slightly bitter.[Christopher W. — 2015-02-07](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I retain “not bitter” from satomi_dohi@hotmail.com D.’s 2024-09-09 review at Minimal. The matcha is rich but explicitly not bitter; the quality inference is not used.[satomi_dohi@hotmail.com D. — 2024-09-09](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) **1.2**(19 reviews) Smoothness 12 review details- On this criterion, I assign Smooth to “Easy to blend” from Yu Y. (2017-10-14). Ease of blending supports smooth preparation, not silkiness or foam production.[Yu Y. — 2017-10-14](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - My reading of “It mixes with water easily so no lumpy tea.” is Smooth; the source is Clare B., 2021-03-05. The review explicitly describes easy mixing in water without lumps.[Clare B. — 2021-03-05](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Reading Trevor H.’s account dated 2021-01-19, I place “This blend is very easy to mix” at Smooth. Easy mixing belongs to this matcha; the persistent lumps belong to the previous brand.[Trevor H. — 2021-01-19](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Bowl preparation supplies my Smooth texture evidence through the reported smooth mixture, independently of its froth. “This tea produces a smooth mix in the matcha bowl with a good froth.” — Andrew M., 2023-04-18.[Andrew M. — 2023-04-18](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - From Karen D. (2022-09-19), I retain “blends well” as Smooth. The powder is reported to blend well, without evidence of exceptional silkiness.[Karen D. — 2022-09-19](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Reading Martin K.’s account dated 2020-05-11, I place “Tasteless and chalky” at Gritty. Chalkiness directly supports a gritty texture rating.[Martin K. — 2020-05-11](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Louise wrote on 2015-01-03: “fine powder, NO fine after grain texture”. I assign Smooth. Fine powder and no grainy after-texture support smoothness, not an automatic silky rating.[Louise — 2015-01-03](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I retain “not gritty” from Deborah S.’s 2025-06-24 review at Smooth. Not being gritty supports smoothness, without establishing exceptional silkiness.[Deborah S. — 2025-06-24](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - In the 2017-10-12 review, Andrew M. states “no lumpiness”. I classify it as Smooth. No lumpiness supports smoothness, not exceptional silkiness.[Andrew M. — 2017-10-12](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I read “very smooth on the tongue” as Smooth. Smoothness is explicitly located on the tongue for the correct comparison subject. Source: Christopher W., 2015-02-07.[Christopher W. — 2015-02-07](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - For this statement by Rhoda W. (2021-09-30), “no lumps”, I use Smooth. No lumps provide physical evidence even though the separate smooth-flavor wording is gustatory.[Rhoda W. — 2021-09-30](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - In the 2018-02-26 review, Manh P. states “does not clump up”. I classify it as Smooth. The matcha does not clump, which supports smooth rather than automatically silky texture.[Manh P. — 2018-02-26](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) **3.8**(12 reviews) Natural Sweetness 6 review details- I interpret Yu Y.’s 2017-10-14 wording, “very subtly sweet finish”, as Minimal. The very subtle sweetness is attributed to the matcha, with no sweetening ingredient stated.[Yu Y. — 2017-10-14](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - For this statement by Thomas B. (2022-04-18), “Sweet and not at all bitter”, I use Moderate. Sweetness is attributed to the matcha itself, without an added ingredient being mentioned.[Thomas B. — 2022-04-18](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Matthew wrote on 2024-04-26: “sweet matcha”. I assign Moderate. The matcha is called sweet without a clear sweetness intensifier or a stated sweetener.[Matthew — 2024-04-26](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Richard T. wrote on 2025-09-29: “natural sweetness”. I assign Moderate. The sweetness is explicitly natural, with no intensity modifier.[Richard T. — 2025-09-29](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I read “a subtle note of sweetness” as Subtle. A subtle sweet note is attributed to the matcha, without any added sweetener being stated. Source: Irina S., 2025-05-21.[Irina S. — 2025-05-21](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Christopher W. wrote on 2015-02-07: “a sweetish flavour”. I assign Subtle. The London Tea Ceremonial has a mildly sweetish flavor in a sifted, water-based preparation.[Christopher W. — 2015-02-07](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) **2.3**(6 reviews) Frothability 6 review details- My classification is Difficult for “didn’t foam properly even with the bamboo whisk” (Sienna f., 2023-09-07). The bamboo-whisk attempt produced unsatisfactory foam, but does not establish complete foamlessness.[Sienna f. — 2023-09-07](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Reading Kathryne F.’s account dated 2018-02-22, I place “can't seem to get the nice frothy top using the traditional bamboo whisk” at Difficult. A beginner reports difficulty obtaining a frothy top with a bamboo whisk.[Kathryne F. — 2018-02-22](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I interpret Andrew M.’s 2023-04-18 wording, “This tea produces a smooth mix in the matcha bowl with a good froth.”, as Easy. A good froth is explicitly produced in the matcha bowl.[Andrew M. — 2023-04-18](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I retain “only whisk up a couple of bubbles” from Martin K.’s 2020-05-11 review at Difficult. Only a couple of bubbles are reported after whisking.[Martin K. — 2020-05-11](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - Ease of frothing is stated directly, so I retain Easy without borrowing from the smooth-taste praise. “easy to froth” — Dawn W., 2020-10-12.[Dawn W. — 2020-10-12](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - My reading of “produces a fine foam very quickly” is Easy; the source is Christopher W., 2015-02-07. A fine foam forms quickly; abundance and lasting stability are not established.[Christopher W. — 2015-02-07](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) **3.0**(6 reviews) Finish 7 review details- I retain “No bitter after taste” from Kathryne F.’s 2018-02-22 review at Neutral. Absence of a bitter aftertaste supports a neutral finish, not an exceptionally pleasant one.[Kathryne F. — 2018-02-22](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - The evidence I score is “a smooth, very subtly sweet finish” — Yu Y., 2017-10-14. My level is Pleasant. The smooth, gently sweet finish is described positively.[Yu Y. — 2017-10-14](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - My classification is Pleasant for “leaving a pleasant smoky grass taste, with no bitter after taste” (Beatrice, 2015-03-03). The lingering smoky-grassy taste is explicitly described as pleasant.[Beatrice — 2015-03-03](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - For this statement by Neil (2025-08-10), “no grassy after taste”, I use Neutral. No grassy aftertaste is reported, but the finish itself is not explicitly praised.[Neil — 2025-08-10](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I interpret Cheryl J.’s 2021-01-22 wording, “There was no bitter aftertaste”, as Neutral. The statement rules out bitter aftertaste but does not separately praise the finish.[Cheryl J. — 2021-01-22](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - I interpret Selena’s 2025-02-24 wording, “no bitter aftertaste”, as Neutral. The absence of bitter aftertaste supports a neutral finish; clean taste is not a separate finish claim.[Selena — 2025-02-24](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) - On this criterion, I assign Unpleasant to “it left a bitter aftertaste” from Diana H. (2021-03-06). The bitter aftertaste is clearly disliked in the comparison with the usual matcha.[Diana H. — 2021-03-06](https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products/ceremonial-grade-matcha) **3.1**(7 reviews) ## Frequently asked questions Two-star Great Taste Ise Bay matcha for usucha and koicha Here are some frequently asked questions and answers. ### Where is The Tea Makers Ceremonial Grade Matcha produced? It is produced in Ise Bay, Mie Prefecture, Japan, on the country’s Pacific coast. ### What does this ceremonial matcha taste like? It has a rich, creamy and full-bodied flavor with subtle sweetness, deep umami and no bitterness. The aroma combines fresh spring grass with gentle vegetal notes. ### How do you prepare this matcha as usucha? For usucha, whisk 1.5 to 2g of matcha with 75ml of water at 60 to 70°C until a light foam forms. ### How do you prepare this matcha as koicha? For koicha, whisk 3.5 to 4g of matcha with 40ml of water at 60 to 70°C to create a thick matcha. ### Is this matcha shade grown and stone ground? Yes. It is made from the youngest shade-grown leaves and is traditionally stone ground after hand harvesting. ### Has this ceremonial matcha received an award? It is a two-star Great Taste Award winner. ### Which formats are available? The listed formats are 40g Caddy, 100g Caddy, 250g pack and 1kg Pack. A subscription option is also available. ### What can this ceremonial matcha be used for? It is intended for traditional matcha preparation and refined culinary use. - USD 39 In stock - USD 73 In stock - USD 151 In stock - USD 410 In stock Prices and availability come from the merchant and may change. © 2026 Best Matcha. 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