Sage Barista Matcha

The best-valued matcha in our range for mixed drinks. 100% Japanese green tea from Wazuka, Kyoto. Made for lattes, smoothies, baking, and anyone who wants high quality matcha without overspending. Sharp. Clean. No Nonsense. Sage is straightforward. No complex flavours like sweetness, nutty or umami. It taste like a strong green tea — sharp, clean with mild bitterness. The bitterness is unapologetic but passes quickly. In a latte, it creates a refreshing, snappy matcha flavour that cuts through milk cleanly. No dirty or fishiness. This is a second-harvest matcha, which means the flavour is simpler and more direct than the first-harvest ceremonial grades in our range. For daily lattes, smoothies, and cooking, the simpler flavour at a lower price is the right trade-off. The colour is a clean, bright green. Blends smoothly with most milks. Tasting notes: Sharp green tea. Mild bitterness. Mild astringency (a brief dry note that fades quickly). Clean finish. Body: Light. Straightforward and easy to drink. Not complex. Bitterness: Short and snappy. Refreshing. Pairs well with hot milk and sweetener. Sold on Premium Ceremonial Matcha (https://greencaffeine.co/products/sage-budget-culinary-matcha-latte). The price shown is the retail price on that storefront on 2026-10-22, not a GreenB2B quote or a wholesale price.