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Guizhou Matcha

贵州抹茶, Chinese matcha

6.8/10 editor's score

Matcha made in Guizhou, China, where mass production began in 2018 with Japanese technical guidance. Used in food processing at competitive prices.

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Based on published sources, not yet tasted.

Dry leaf of Guizhou Matcha, top-down

What you need

2 g powderGuizhou Matcha
70 ml water75 to 80°C
Whisk 0:301 steep
LiquorOpaque green
Served inChawan (tea bowl)

At a glance

Matcha made in Guizhou, China, where mass production began in 2018 with Japanese technical guidance.

CaffeineHigh~30 to 70 mg a serving, our estimate
Beginner fit8.5 / 10From the editor's score
HarvestSpringSpring leaf.
Pairs withLattes, Baking, Ice creamLess good with delicate sipping
Grown atGuizhou plateauGuizhou, Guizhou Province
Served inChawan (tea bowl)Whisked and drunk from the bowl

About Guizhou Matcha

What sources say about the taste

Sources say the quality of Chinese matcha has been improving fast 1.

01 · Aroma

First sip

Lift the cup and smell before you drink.

02 · Taste

Middle

Let it sit on the tongue for a moment.

03 · Finish

Finish

What stays after you swallow.

Hover or tap a noteBigger image and more dots mean a stronger note.

Notes and intensities are an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not our own tasting.

Where it grows

GuizhouGuizhou ProvinceCHINA
Since
2018, mass production 1
Know-how
Japanese specialists and equipment 1
Use
Food processing 1
Price
Competitive 1

More from Guizhou and China.

History and culture

China grew mass production to meet rising world demand 1.

Powdered tea itself began in Tang dynasty China 1.

Editor's score

6.8/10

Weighted across six criteria: flavour 30%, heritage 20%, availability 15%, value 15%, beginners 10%, versatility 10%.

Based on published sources, not yet tasted. Rates the tea style, not a brand. How we score →

1086Flavour & complexity: 6.5Origin & heritage: 5.0Availability: 8.0Value: 7.0Beginner-friendliness: 8.5Versatility: 8.0Flavour 6.5Heritage 5.0Availability 8.0Value 7.0Beginners 8.5Versatility 8.0
Taste profile and caffeine

Profile is an editor's summary of published tasting notes, not a lab measurement or our own tasting.

Caffeine

Brewed coffee~95 mg
Guizhou Matcha~30 to 70 mg
Black tea (average)~47 mg
Green tea (average)~28 mg

Our estimate. You drink the whole leaf. Per 8 fl oz (240 ml) cup. Coffee and tea averages from Mayo ClinicC.

Harvest calendar

Our general guide. Tap a month or a season.

Cultivars and plant

Shade-grown Camellia sinensis 1.

How it is made
01Shading

Leaves shaded.

02Steaming

Steamed.

03Drying

Dried.

04Milling

Ground to powder.

Dry leaf and liquor
Dry leafFine green powder.
LiquorOpaque green.
After steeping
Wet leafFrothy green.

The colour swatch is an approximate guide, not a photograph.

Food pairings and storage

Works well

  • Lattes
  • Baking
  • Ice cream

Best avoided

  • Delicate sipping

Pairings are general suggestions from the tea's style, not tested matches.

Storage

  • Airtight, opaque container, away from light, heat and smells.
  • Green tea fades fastest: aim to finish it within 3 to 6 months of opening.
  • Unopened sealed packs can go in the fridge. Let them reach room temperature before opening.
Grades and fakes

"Ceremonial" and "culinary" are marketing terms, not official grades.

Japan still produces the finest matcha, sources say 1.

How to spot a poor or fake one

  1. Check colour and smell.
  2. Good value for cooking 1.
FAQ
Is Chinese matcha real matcha?

It is made with Japanese guidance; sources say quality is improving fast 1.

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia, "Matcha". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matcha
  2. Mayo Clinic, "Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more". www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372

Scores and content updated 30 Oct 2026.