Is Low Quality Matcha Bad for You?

To start with… If you want to truly enjoy that famous umami taste and all the health benefits of matcha you need to buy good quality matcha. If you buy low grade bad quality matcha, you will probably experience a strong bitter taste and will have to add sugar and other fillers to make it taste good.

Does the quality of matcha matter?

You might not think to feel your Matcha, but it's actually a great indicator of quality. A high quality Matcha should feel very fine and silky—similar to the feel of eye shadow or baby powder. The particle size is only around 5-10 microns, which is actually even finer than baby powder!

Is higher quality matcha better for you?

Unlike low to medium grade matchas (e.g. 2nd or 3rd harvest), higher quality leaves are richer in calming amino acids, on their own possessing antioxidant function [1]. ... The highest qualities of matcha boast rich amino-acids, and polyphenol content fluxes by only 2% compared to lower cost matcha [1].