Matcha Powder
Matcha powder is stone-ground whole green tea leaf with a density of 0.40 g/mL — one of the lightest culinary powders. Even a 1g difference in matcha per serving changes the flavor intensity dramatically, especially in lattes, cakes, and mochi. Recipes specifying teaspoons can vary ±50% by weight depending on how finely ground and how tightly packed the matcha is.
Use in lattes, cakes, cookies, ice cream, mochi, and Japanese wagashi. Ceremonial grade (2–4g/serving) for drinking; culinary grade (5–10g) for baking.
What is Matcha Powder?
Matcha powder is stone-ground whole green tea leaf with a density of 0.40 g/mL — one of the lightest culinary powders. Even a 1g difference in matcha per serving changes the flavor intensity dramatically, especially in lattes, cakes, and mochi. Recipes specifying teaspoons can vary ±50% by weight depending on how finely ground and how tightly packed the matcha is.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Matcha Powder — Cup → g
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 12 |
| 1/4 cup | 24 |
| 1/3 cup | 32 |
| 1/2 cup | 47 |
| 2/3 cup | 63 |
| 3/4 cup | 71 |
| 1 cup | 95 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 142 |
| 2 cups | 189 |
Matcha Powder — Tbsp → g
| Tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 30 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 41 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 53 |
| 10 | 59 |
| 11 | 65 |
| 12 | 71 |
| 13 | 77 |
| 14 | 83 |
| 15 | 89 |
| 20 | 118 |
| 25 | 148 |
| 30 | 177 |
Matcha Powder — g → Cups
| g | Cups |
|---|---|
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1.1 |
| 150 | 1.6 |
| 200 | 2.1 |
| 250 | 2.6 |
| 300 | 3.2 |
| 350 | 3.7 |
| 400 | 4.2 |
| 450 | 4.8 |
| 500 | 5.3 |
| 600 | 6.3 |
| 700 | 7.4 |
| 800 | 8.5 |
| 900 | 9.5 |
| 1000 | 10.6 |
Matcha Powder — mL → g
| mL | g |
|---|---|
| 10 | 4 |
| 25 | 10 |
| 50 | 20 |
| 75 | 30 |
| 100 | 40 |
| 125 | 50 |
| 150 | 60 |
| 200 | 80 |
| 250 | 100 |
| 500 | 200 |
| 750 | 300 |
| 1000 | 400 |
Matcha Powder — Tsp → g
| Tsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 12 |
| 7 | 14 |
| 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 18 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 22 |
| 12 | 24 |
| 13 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 |
| 15 | 30 |
| 20 | 39 |
| 25 | 49 |
| 30 | 59 |
Matcha Powder — oz → g
| oz | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 113 |
| 5 | 142 |
| 8 | 227 |
| 10 | 283 |
| 12 | 340 |
| 15 | 425 |
| 20 | 567 |
| 25 | 709 |
| 30 | 850 |
| 40 | 1134 |
| 50 | 1417 |
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Storage & tools
- Store in a cool, dry pantry (under 21 °C / 70 °F) away from direct sunlight.
- Use airtight containers to keep humidity out — dry ingredients gain 1–2 % mass in humid air.
- Rotate stock: first in, first out, even when the product looks unchanged.
- Check best-by dates; potency can fade before the product looks old.
Store in an airtight container away from light, heat, and humidity. Use within 3–6 months of opening for best flavor. Refrigerate for longer shelf life.
FAQ
- How much matcha should I use per serving?
- For a matcha latte: 2–4g (ceremonial grade). For baking: 5–8g per serving of dessert. For strong matcha flavor in a whole cake: 15–25g. Culinary-grade matcha is better for cooking as it withstands heat.
- Does matcha powder expire?
- Yes. Matcha degrades quickly once opened — flavor and color fade within 3–6 months. Sealed, it lasts 1–2 years. Refrigerate after opening and always use gram weights for consistency between fresh and older tins.