For this Kenko Tea Matcha review we tested Kenko Organic Ceremonial Matcha green Tea Powder, which is a super premium grade of matcha that is 100% USDA certified organic.
Sourced directly from organic tea farms in Nishio, Japan, Kenko Matcha is made from the youngest, most tender tea leaves, ensuring a vibrant green color and smooth taste. The brand prides itself on its traditional stone-grinding process, which preserves the nutrients and enhances the umami flavor of the matcha. Additionally, Kenko Matcha is packed with antioxidants, chlorophyll, and amino acids, making it not only a delicious beverage but also a powerhouse of health benefits.
Kenko is an Australian company that works directly with matcha producers in Nishio Japan to import the best matcha green tea powder available in the world.
You can always find Kenko Matcha green tea powder here in the Matcha connection offices.
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Kenko Organic Ceremonial
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For this Kenko Organic Ceremonial Matcha review, we first examined the high quality matcha green tea powder next to other matchas to rate the color.
Next we evaluated the aroma of the Kenko matcha green tea powder.
We then prepared the Kenko Organic Ceremonial matcha green tea powder into matcha green tea in the traditional manner with a bowl and matcha whisk.
We tasted the Kenko Matcha green tea and evaluated its flavor and foaming characteristics for our tasting rating.
See our findings below.
Kenko Matcha Review Of Color and Grind
As you can see in the photo below, the Kenko Organic Ceremonial Matcha is a brilliant, vibrant green color. It is made from the youngest tea leaves from the first harvest, ensuring a silky smooth and naturally sweet powder.
It is also a very fine grind that makes a wonderful matcha green tea. However, the reason it only received a 97 out of 100 is because the Midori Spring Organic Ceremonial Matcha had a slightly more vibrant color.
Even though the color was slightly better with the Midori Spring Matcha, we prefer the taste of the Kenko Matcha green tea.
The aroma of the Kenko matcha green tea powder is somewhat earthy and slightly bold and grassy, the way a good matcha should be.
Kenko matcha green tea powder is stone ground on hand carved granite blocks giving it a super fine texture and unique molecular structure that all premium grade matchas enjoy.
We couldn’t wait to prepare the matcha green tea and taste it for the Kenko Matcha review!
Kenko Matcha Review - Taste
Of all the matcha green teas we have tasted, the Kenko Organic Ceremonial matcha remains one of our favorites. It is also suitable as an everyday matcha, perfect for daily consumption without needing a special occasion.
The first thing you will notice while preparing Kenko matcha green tea is how quickly a rich froth develops on top, which is a signature of a premium quality matcha.
It has a slightly bold, grassy flavor that is somewhat creamy and has no aftertaste.
Kenko Organic Ceremonial Matcha is our favorite selection of the best matcha green tea powder.
Kenko Organic Matcha Features:
- 100% USDA Certified Organic
- Heavy Metal, Pesticide and Radiation Free
- Raw
- 100% Natural
- Non GMO
- Vegan Friendly
- Gluten Free
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FAQ's
How much caffeine is in Kenko Matcha?
Kenko matcha typically contains approximately 35 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per 1 gram (g) serving. However, the exact caffeine content can vary slightly depending on factors such as the specific batch and growing conditions. Matcha naturally contains caffeine because it is made from whole tea leaves, which are ground into a fine powder. Matcha is made from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, which is also the source of brewed green tea.
Is Kenko matcha tested for radiation/radioactivity?
This is what Kenko matcha has to say about their testing on radiation: Yes we absolutely do test for radiation in our matcha. I’ve been running Kenko Tea in Australia for two years now and was very selective about our suppliers when we started in 2013. We work in partnership with our suppliers to carry out tests for radiation (monthly), heavy metals (yearly) and pesticide testing (yearly). We’ve have never had any detectable levels of radiation found in Kenko matcha green tea powder.