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Matcha for Cafés & Coffee Shops

Choose matcha for the drink you're making — not just the grade on the bag. BYG helps cafés compare colour, flavour, milk performance, dosage and cost per cup.

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2–4g A practical café testing range per matcha latte.

Café Focused Designed around real drinks

Fine Texture Smooth mouthfeel

Flexible Supply Test first, scale later

B2B Support For cafés & hospitality

START WITH THE DRINK

The Best Café Matcha Depends on What You're Serving

Matcha served traditionally with water needs different qualities from matcha served with oat milk, strawberry purée or vanilla syrup.

Your Drink	What Matters Most	What to Look For
Traditional Matcha	Umami, aroma, smoothness	Fine, delicate matcha with low astringency
Premium Matcha Latte	Colour, smoothness, flavour	Matcha that remains distinctive after milk
Oat Matcha Latte	Body and colour	Enough matcha character to balance creamy oat milk
Strawberry Matcha	Colour and flavour intensity	Vibrant matcha that remains noticeable
Vanilla / Syrup Matcha	Flavour strength	Matcha that doesn't disappear behind sweetness
Bakery & Desserts	Colour, flavour, value	Matcha selected for food applications

CEREMONIAL GRADE?

Does Your Café Really Need It?

Not always.

If matcha is served with water, subtle aroma, umami and low astringency can matter enormously.

But once you add milk, syrups, fruit purées or other ingredients, some of those delicate characteristics become much less noticeable.

For Café Drinks, Test:

Colour after adding milk
Flavour intensity
Smoothness
Astringency
Umami
Consistency
Dosage required
Cost per serving

Choose matcha for the drink — not the marketing terminology.

MATCHA LATTE PERFORMANCE

What Makes a Good Café Matcha Latte?

Colour

Matcha should maintain an attractive green appearance after milk is added, especially for iced and layered drinks.

Flavour

Milk softens matcha. The powder needs enough character to remain noticeable without becoming excessively bitter.

Smoothness

Fine powder characteristics and correct preparation help create a smoother, more refined latte texture.

Consistency

A café needs a recipe that can be reproduced consistently between baristas and service periods.

Milk Performance

Matcha should be tested with the exact dairy or plant-based milk used in your café.

Commercial Value

Don't judge value only by price per kilogram. Compare the dosage required to make the drink you actually want.

CAFÉ ECONOMICS

Don't Compare Matcha Only by Price per Kilogram

Compare the real matcha cost per cup.

≈ 500 servings / 1kg

2.5g

≈ 400 servings / 1kg

≈ 333 servings / 1kg

≈ 250 servings / 1kg

Example: At £60/kg, 2g costs approximately £0.12 per drink, 3g approximately £0.18, and 4g approximately £0.24.

“A cheaper matcha is not necessarily cheaper if you need more powder to achieve the colour and flavour your customer expects.”

MILK MATTERS

Test Matcha With the Milk You Actually Serve

A matcha that tastes excellent with water may behave very differently after 150–200ml of milk is added.

Whole Milk Rich and creamy. Can soften bitterness and delicate matcha flavour.

Oat Milk Creamy and naturally sweet. Matcha needs enough body to remain present.

Soy Milk Creates a creamy latte while adding its own flavour profile.

Coconut Milk Distinctive and often sweeter. Stronger matcha flavour may work better.

MODERN MATCHA MENUS

Strawberry, Vanilla, Pistachio & More

Modern matcha menus go far beyond a traditional latte.

Once fruit, syrups, cold foam or cream toppings are added, the matcha needs sufficient colour and flavour intensity to stay present.

For flavoured matcha, prioritise:

Strong natural colour
Recognisable matcha flavour
Smooth texture
Consistency
Commercially sensible dosage

Don't ask “Which matcha has the highest grade?” Ask “Which matcha makes this drink taste best?”

BYG MATCHA STANDARD

Fine Matcha Matters

Selected BYG Matcha products use our 1,000-mesh specification as part of our focus on an exceptionally smooth matcha experience.

Smooth Mouthfeel

Fine powder characteristics can help reduce the perception of grittiness when properly prepared.

Easy Dispersion

Matcha forms a suspension rather than truly dissolving in water, making preparation and particle characteristics important.

Latte Texture

A finer, well-prepared matcha can contribute to a more refined drinking experience.

CAFÉ TEST RECIPE

Start With 3g. Then Test.

Every café should develop its own recipe, but this is a useful starting point.

3g Matcha

40ml Water at approximately 75–80°C

180ml Milk

Sift if required
Prepare your measured matcha.

Add warm water
Avoid boiling water, which can emphasise bitterness.

Whisk or mix thoroughly
Aim for a smooth suspension before adding milk.

Add your café milk
Test hot and iced versions.

Compare 2g, 3g and 4g
Choose the dosage that balances taste and cost.

TEST BEFORE YOU COMMIT

Try BYG Matcha in Your Café

Use your milk. Your cup. Your baristas. Your recipe. Then compare colour, flavour, smoothness, dosage and cost per cup.

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CAFÉ MATCHA FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best matcha powder for a café?

There is no single matcha that is best for every café. For matcha lattes, compare colour, flavour after milk, smoothness, consistency, dosage and cost per serving.

Does a café need ceremonial grade matcha?

Not necessarily. When milk, syrups or fruit are added, some delicate matcha characteristics can become less noticeable. Choose according to the finished drink rather than grade terminology alone.

How much matcha should a café use per latte?

Approximately 2–4g per drink is a useful testing range. The appropriate dosage depends on cup size, milk, recipe and desired flavour strength.

How many matcha lattes can 1kg make?

Approximately 500 servings at 2g, 400 servings at 2.5g, 333 servings at 3g and 250 servings at 4g, excluding operational wastage.

Can BYG Matcha be used for strawberry matcha?

Yes. For strawberry and other flavoured matcha drinks, colour and flavour intensity are particularly important because milk, fruit and sweetness can mask more delicate matcha characteristics.

Does BYG offer wholesale matcha?

Yes. BYG offers wholesale and bulk matcha solutions for cafés, hospitality businesses, retailers and food businesses.

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Can I test BYG Matcha before choosing it for my café?

Café and business customers can contact BYG Matcha to discuss sampling options before moving to regular wholesale supply.

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Find the Matcha That Works for Your Drink

Your café doesn't need the matcha with the best marketing label. It needs the matcha that works with your milk, recipe, dosage and target cost per cup.

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