Introducing Our Classic Ceremonial Grade Matcha

Matcha expectations are higher than ever. With more cafés adding matcha to permanent, non-seasonal menus, competition for the brightest green, best-looking and best-tasting serve is fierce.

Customers are more matcha-educated. Baristas care about flavour clarity, colour and consistency. A vibrant green that holds its own in the cup. A flavour that feels balanced, not bitter. A powder that performs as beautifully in a latte as it does whisked traditionally.

That’s why we’re introducing our latest matcha powder to our collection: Classic Ceremonial Matcha. It’s a prime ceremonial grade matcha designed for balance, versatility, and everyday service!

Like all our matcha, Zuma Classic Ceremonial Grade Matcha is 100% pure powder. Fine milled. Deep, vibrant green. Shade nurtured and approved by The Vegan Society. Naturally high in fibre and protein. No additives. No distractions. Just matcha that does its job properly!

 

 

Why We Added The Classic Ceremonial Grade Matcha to Our Range

Ceremonial grade matcha is traditionally enjoyed whisked with hot water, appreciated for its natural sweetness and umami depth. In modern café settings, however, matcha needs to do more. It must hold its clarity in a latte, retain its colour over ice, and balance beautifully with milk and flavour pairings.

…This is exactly what Zuma Classic Ceremonial Matcha does – it performs where it matters:

• Fine powder that disperses smoothly
• Vibrant green colour that holds in hot and iced drinks
• Balanced flavour that works beautifully with dairy or plant milks
• Reliable texture and suspension

Some ceremonial matcha is crafted purely for formal tea preparation. Some matcha is designed primarily for mixing. We saw space for something in between – a ceremonial grade matcha that honours traditional quality while working effortlessly in everyday service. The classic ceremonial matcha powder is the perfect edition to our range – sitting between our Original Matcha and our Ritual Ceremonial Matcha.

 

 

Flavour & Tasting Notes

This Classic Ceremonial Matcha has an approachable character with a clean, straightforward profile.

Bright and vibrant, it carries a mineral lift that delivers fresh vegetal character balanced by natural umami depth. There’s a gentle, rounded sweetness that keeps it refined without tipping into grassy or astringent territory.

The finish is long and savoury, with lingering mineral notes that refresh rather than overwhelm. Smooth and easy-drinking, it finishes calm making it ideal for everyday ceremonial serves where balance and consistency matter most.

This is ceremonial grade matcha designed to be universally appealing across diverse palates.

Read our Classic Ceremonial Matcha fact sheet for more information on its taste.

 

 

How to Prepare It

For a traditional serve, whisk 1 – 2 grams with hot (not boiling) water until smooth and lightly frothy. For lattes, create a smooth paste with a small amount of water before adding steamed dairy or plant milk.

 

 

 

Menu Inspiration with Zuma Classic Ceremonial Matcha

Classic Ceremonial Matcha is designed to perform across menus! It’s bright enough to stand alone and balanced enough to layer. It’s particularly suited to fruit-led iced drinks and softer, indulgent milk serves.

Below are three simple, café-ready recipes that showcase its versatility without overcomplicating service that you can add to your menu with ease.

 

 

Iced Raspberry Matcha

Ingredients:

• Zuma Classic Ceremonial Matcha
• Raspberry purée or syrup
• Milk
• Ice

Method:

1. Add 1 mini scoop matcha and 30ml hot water. Mix until smooth
2. Fill a glass with ice
3. Add 20ml raspberry purée or syrup
4. Pour over 200ml milk
5. Slowly pour the prepared matcha over the top and serve

 

 

 

Iced Mango Matcha Spritz

Ingredients:

• Zuma Classic Ceremonial Matcha
• Mango purée or syrup
• Sparkling water
• Ice

Method:

1. Add 1 mini scoop matcha and 30ml hot water. Mix until smooth
2. Fill a glass with ice
3. Add 25ml mango purée or syrup
4. Top with 150ml sparkling water
5. Slowly pour the prepared matcha over the top and serve

 

 

White Hot Chocolate Matcha

Ingredients:

• Zuma Classic Ceremonial Matcha
• Zuma White Hot Chocolate
• Milk

Method:

1. Add 1 mini scoop matcha and 30ml hot water. Mix until smooth
2. Add 1 scoop (28g) Zuma White Hot Chocolate and stir to combine
3. Steam 250ml milk. Add to cup, stirring as you pour
4. Serve immediately

 

Made for Makers

At Zuma, everything we craft is designed for makers: cafés, coffee shops and hospitality professionals who need drinks that look the part and deliver every time!

Contact us about Zuma Classic Ceremonial Matcha to level up your menu.