This matcha is specially crafted for confectionery and baking purposes. Compared to ceremonial grade matcha, it has a stronger bitter and astringent flavor that holds its own when combined with other ingredients. It is ideal for matcha lattes, baked goods, bread doughs, and traditional Japanese sweets like anko (sweet bean paste) and yokan (steamed desserts). At Yamamasa Koyamaen, even our culinary-grade matcha is created with a commitment to superior taste and quality. We use no artificial coloring, flavoring, or additives, preserving the natural aroma and flavor of matcha in every product. About Yamamasa Koyamaen Yamamasa Koyamaen traces its roots back to the early Edo period, when the family's ancestors began cultivating and producing tea in the Uji-Okura region. For generations, they have passed down their traditional techniques, continuing to refine and perfect the art of tea production. Known for selecting superior tea cultivars, Yamamasa Koyamaen has been honored with 18 distinguished tea names from the grand masters of various schools of the Japanese tea ceremony. Today, Yamamasa Koyamaen is a leading producer and wholesaler of premium teas, including matcha, gyokuro, and sencha, supplying over a thousand tea retailers, tea utensil shops, department stores, and businesses across Japan and internationally. The company, which celebrated its 160th anniversary in 2021, maintains full control over its matcha production process, from cultivation to grinding, ensuring the highest quality in every batch.