Straight to the Point

The best matcha powder depends on your taste and budget. The Naoki Superior Ceremonial Blend had a balanced flavor and an affordable price, while Dona’s First Flush Ceremonial Grade Matcha was a wonderfully nuanced, higher-end option.

Although it has existed for more than a millennium, matcha has reached a new peak in global popularity in recent years. While it used to be primarily associated with Japanese ceremonies and neon-hued green tea lattes, enthusiasts can now find the powder blended into smoothies, made into lemonades and tonics, and baked into desserts in almost every coffee shop and bakery around the world.

Whether you’re a beginner learning how to make matcha lattes at home or a devotee looking for nuanced sippers, it’s easier than ever to buy matcha online. To find the best matcha powders, I tried 21 options from popular brands, with prices ranging from under $20 to over $50.…