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Shade-grown · De-stemmed tencha · 200 mesh
Matcha Green Tea Powder UK: Real Tencha Matcha, 200 Mesh, Nothing Added
A café matcha latte costs around £4. This makes one at home for 14p to 28p of matcha. 100% tea leaf, shaded before picking, de-stemmed and micro-milled so fine it whisks smooth. No sugar, no milk powder, no fillers.
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Quick answer
Charge Products Matcha Green Tea Powder is 100% Camellia sinensis leaf made by the full matcha process: the bushes are shaded before plucking, the leaves are steamed, dried and de-stemmed into tencha, then super micro milled so at least 90% passes 200 mesh. It is specified at a minimum of 15% tea polyphenols and a maximum of 5% caffeine, with EGCG tested on every batch. Nothing is added. Use 1g to 2g per cup for matcha tea, lattes, smoothies and baking. Packs run from 50g to 2kg, from £6.99, with free UK delivery over £10. It is a food, not a food supplement or medicine, and no health claims are made.
Key features at a glance
- Real matcha process: shaded, steamed, de-stemmed to tencha, micro-milled, sifted
- 100% tea leaf: no sugar, milk powder, carrier, colours or flavourings
- 200 mesh: at least 90% of particles at 74 microns or finer, for a smooth cup
- Tea polyphenols 15% minimum by specification
- EGCG tested on every batch by HPLC
- Whole leaf nutrition: 34.8g fibre and 21.9g protein per 100g, about 6 calories a cup
- No solvents used at any stage
- Pesticide residue and PAH compliant, non-GM, not irradiated
- None of the 14 major allergens in the product or handled at the manufacturing site
- Vegan and vegetarian
- 25 to 50 cups per 50g: from 14p a cup
- Six sizes, 50g to 2kg, in resealable pouches
- UK supplier since 2016, 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating, same-day dispatch
- Wholesale for cafés, bakeries and brands
On this page
How real matcha is made · What is matcha? · First-time buyer guide · Matcha vs green tea · Understanding the specification · Nutrition · Full specification · Pack sizes · How to use · Where to buy · Wholesale · FAQ · References
A food, not a supplement or a medicine
Matcha is tea. It is sold here as a food and drink ingredient and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.
Contains caffeine
Up to 5% by specification: up to 50mg in a 1g serving and up to 100mg in a 2g serving. Adults are advised to keep below 400mg of caffeine a day from all sources, and 200mg a day during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Not recommended for children or anyone sensitive to caffeine. If you take regular medication, check with your pharmacist, as you would with any caffeinated drink.
From the supplier's process flow
Real matcha, not ground green tea
Plenty of cheap "matcha" is ordinary green tea put through a grinder. The difference is in three steps that cost money: shading the bushes, removing the stems and veins to make tencha, and milling to a very fine powder. Our supplier's documented process includes all three.
1. Shaded
bushes covered before plucking
2. Steamed
to lock in the green
3. Dried
cold wind, then hot air
4. De-stemmed
stems out: this is tencha
5. Micro-milled
super micro milling to 200 mesh
6. Sifted, tested
then packed
Shading is what makes matcha matcha: a 2020 review in Molecules describes how growing tea under shade raises its theanine, caffeine, chlorophyll and catechin content, and a metabolomics study of shade-grown tea measured the same shift. It is the reason for the deep green colour and the savoury, less bitter taste.
Why this page makes no health claims
In Great Britain a seller may only use health claims that appear on the official nutrition and health claims register. Matcha, green tea, catechins and EGCG have none. That is not the same as "no research": tea is one of the most studied foods there is. It reflects the fact that getting one claim authorised typically takes 5 to 10 years and a dossier costing £100K+. So we do not tell you what matcha will do for you. We tell you exactly what it is, how it is made and what is in it, and let the specification do the selling.
What is matcha?
Matcha green tea powder is whole tea leaf, Camellia sinensis, milled fine enough to drink. With ordinary green tea you steep the leaves and throw them away. With matcha the leaf is the drink, which is why the colour is so vivid and the flavour so full.
If you want to buy matcha powder UK shoppers can actually check, the useful questions are: was it shaded, was it de-stemmed, how fine is it, and is anything added? Here the answers are yes, yes, 200 mesh, and nothing.
This is an everyday matcha for lattes, iced matcha, smoothies, overnight oats and baking, priced so you can use it daily without wincing. We do not call it "ceremonial grade", because that phrase has no legal meaning. We give you the specification instead.
You can order matcha UK-wide here from 50g to 2kg, or through our eBay listing. It is a food, not a medicine.
First-time buyer guide
Start with 50g or 100g: that is 25 to 100 cups. Use 1g (half a teaspoon) for a lighter cup, 2g (one level teaspoon) for a café-strength latte. Sift it: fine powders clump in the pouch, and ten seconds with a tea strainer fixes it. Never use boiling water: 70 to 80°C, or it turns bitter. No bamboo whisk? A milk frother or a jam jar with a lid works. Reseal and keep it in the dark: light is what fades matcha.
Matcha vs green tea powder vs brewed green tea
| Matcha (this product) | Green tea powder | Brewed green tea | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushes shaded before picking | Yes | Usually not | No |
| Stems and veins removed | Yes (tencha) | Usually not | Not applicable |
| Milling | Super micro milled, 200 mesh | Coarser grind | None |
| What you consume | The whole leaf | The whole leaf | Only what dissolves in the water |
| Colour | Bright green | Dull or yellow-green | Pale yellow-green |
| Taste | Savoury, smooth, mild bitterness | More bitter and astringent | Light, grassy |
| Uses | Tea, lattes, smoothies, baking | Mostly cooking | Hot drink only |
Understanding the specification
200 mesh: why fineness matters
Matcha does not dissolve; it is suspended in the drink. The specification requires at least 90% of the powder to pass a 200 mesh sieve, which means particles of roughly 74 microns or smaller. Coarser powders sink and leave sludge. Fine powder stays up, froths properly and blends evenly into batter, ice cream and chocolate.
Tea polyphenols: 15% minimum
Polyphenols, mostly catechins, are the compounds that give tea its body and its slight astringency. The specification sets a floor of 15%. EGCG, the best-known catechin, is capped at 5% and measured by HPLC on every batch. Published analyses of matcha, such as a 2024 compositional study in Foods, report the same family of compounds. These are compositional facts, not health claims.
Caffeine and L-theanine
Tea leaf naturally contains caffeine and the amino acid L-theanine, and shading raises both. Caffeine is capped at 5% on the specification and checked by HPLC. L-theanine is not measured on the supplier specification, so we quote no figure for it.
Documented, not just described
Behind this product sits a ten-page technical dossier from a UK ingredient house holding BRC Food Safety accreditation: no solvents, not irradiated, non-GM, within pesticide residue limits and PAH limits, and no allergens handled at the manufacturing site. Limits are set for lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic and for microbiology.
Nutrition information
| Typical values | Per 100g | Per 2g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,313kJ / 314kcal | 26kJ / 6kcal |
| Fat | 2.6g | 0.05g |
| of which saturates | 0.84g | 0.02g |
| Carbohydrate | 33.3g | 0.7g |
| of which sugars | 3.9g | 0.08g |
| Fibre | 34.8g | 0.7g |
| Protein | 21.9g | 0.4g |
| Salt | 0.01g | 0g |
Supplier values for the powder only. Milk and sweetener add their own.
Full specification
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Matcha Green Tea Powder |
| Botanical name | Camellia sinensis L. |
| Plant part | Leaves |
| Composition | 100% matcha green tea powder |
| Process | Shaded, plucked, steamed, dried, de-stemmed to tencha, super micro milled, sifted |
| Solvent | None |
| Particle size | Min 90% through 200 mesh (about 74 microns) |
| Tea polyphenols | Min 15% |
| EGCG (HPLC) | Max 5%, tested every batch |
| Caffeine (HPLC) | Max 5% |
| Moisture | Max 6% |
| Ash | Max 7% |
| Appearance | Fine green powder; natural colour variation between harvests |
| Behaviour in water | Disperses as a suspension; whisk or shake |
| Heavy metal limits | Lead max 3.0, cadmium max 1.0, arsenic max 1.0, mercury max 0.1 mg/kg |
| Microbiology limits | TVC max 50,000 cfu/g; yeasts and moulds max 500 cfu/g; E. coli max 10 cfu/g; Salmonella and S. aureus negative |
| Pesticides and PAHs | Complies with maximum residue limits and PAH limits |
| GM / irradiation | Not from GM materials; not irradiated |
| Allergens | None of the 14 major allergens present or handled at manufacture site |
| Suitable for | Vegans and vegetarians |
| Country of origin | China |
| Shelf life | Min 2 years from manufacture |
| Storage | Sealed, cool, dry, away from light |
| Pack sizes | 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg |
| Classification | Food (tea); not a food supplement |
| Packed by | Charge Products, Southend-on-Sea, Essex |
| Wholesale | Yes: bulk and white label |
Figures are specification limits from the supplier's technical dossier, not individual batch results.
Pack size guide
| Pack | Cups at 2g | Cups at 1g | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 25 | 50 | First try: from £6.99, about 14p to 28p a cup |
| 100g | 50 | 100 | One daily matcha drinker |
| 250g | 125 | 250 | Households and keen bakers |
| 500g | 250 | 500 | Best balance of price and freshness |
| 1kg | 500 | 1,000 | Cafés, smoothie bars, meal prep |
| 2kg | 1,000 | 2,000 | Trade, manufacturing and repacking |
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How to use matcha powder
Matcha latte
Sift 2g into a cup. Add 30ml of water at 70 to 80°C and whisk to a smooth paste. Top up with 150 to 200ml of steamed milk, dairy or oat. Sweeten to taste.
Traditional matcha tea
Sift 1g to 2g into a bowl. Add 60 to 70ml of water at 70 to 80°C. Whisk briskly in a W shape until a fine froth forms. Drink straight away.
Iced matcha and smoothies
Shake 2g with a splash of cold water in a jar, pour over ice and top with milk or lemonade. Or blend 1g to 2g straight into a smoothie or protein shake.
Baking and cooking
Use 1 to 2 teaspoons per 100g of flour for cakes, cookies and pancakes. Whisk into ice cream bases, white chocolate, porridge or overnight oats. Sift with the dry ingredients for an even green.
We suggest no more than four 2g servings a day, which keeps even the maximum-caffeine batch within the 400mg adult guideline.
100%
tea leaf
200
mesh
15%+
tea polyphenols
14p
a cup, from
164K+
verified sales
2016
trading since
Where to buy matcha powder UK
You can buy matcha powder UK-wide direct from this page: pick a size from 50g to 2kg above and add to basket. If you are asking where to buy matcha green tea powder UK shoppers can trust on a marketplace, the same matcha is on our eBay store, where Charge Products holds 99.7% positive feedback across 164,000+ sales. Wherever you buy matcha green tea powder UK stock leaves Southend-on-Sea the same day before 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, and you can order matcha UK delivery free over £10. Customer service is open 9:00am to 3:30pm on weekdays.
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Matcha Green Tea Powder, 200 mesh, from the Charge Products UK eBay store.
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Matcha Powder Wholesale UK · Bulk Supplier Since 2016
We supply wholesale matcha powder UK cafés and brands can build a menu on: bulk matcha powder UK stock in 1kg matcha powder and 2kg packs, matcha for cafés, matcha latte powder in bulk, white label matcha and private label matcha powder. As a matcha supplier UK based, we hold stock in Essex for matcha trade supply UK-wide, with a full technical dossier for your HACCP file.
Who buys from us: cafés and coffee shops · bubble tea shops · smoothie and juice bars · bakeries and patisseries · ice cream and gelato makers · chocolatiers · restaurants and caterers · food manufacturers · drink mix brands · supplement brands and capsule fillers · white-label start-ups · health food shops · marketplace and FBA sellers · gyms · meal-prep companies · export buyers.
Bulk pack sizes
1kg and 2kg from stock; larger volumes quoted.
White / private label
Bulk matcha for your own branded packs.
CoA and documentation
Specification, allergen and compliance statements on request.
Same-day UK dispatch
Before 3:30pm Mon to Fri on stocked sizes.
MOQ: none fixed, tell us the quantity. Pricing: quoted by volume. Lead time: same or next working day from UK stock.
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Matcha powder: frequently asked questions
What is matcha green tea powder?
Matcha is tea leaf (Camellia sinensis) that has been shaded before picking, steamed, dried, de-stemmed into tencha and then milled to a very fine powder. You whisk the powder into water or milk and drink the whole leaf, rather than steeping leaves and throwing them away.
Is this real matcha or just ground green tea?
It is made by the matcha process. The supplier's process flow shows the tea bushes are covered before plucking, the leaves are steamed and dried, stems are removed to make tencha, and the tencha is super micro milled and sifted. Ordinary green tea powder skips the shading and de-stemming steps.
Is it ceremonial grade or culinary grade?
We sell it as an everyday matcha for lattes, smoothies, iced drinks and baking. Ceremonial grade is a marketing term with no legal definition, so we do not use it. What we can give you is the specification: 100% leaf, at least 90% through 200 mesh, at least 15% tea polyphenols.
What does 200 mesh mean?
At least 90% of the powder passes a sieve with 200 openings per inch, which means particles of about 74 microns or smaller. That fineness is why it whisks into a smooth drink instead of leaving grit at the bottom of the cup.
How much caffeine is in matcha?
The specification allows up to 5% caffeine, so a 1g serving contains up to 50mg and a 2g serving up to 100mg. For comparison, a mug of instant coffee is around 100mg. Adults are advised to stay under 400mg of caffeine a day from all sources, and 200mg a day in pregnancy.
How many cups does a pack make?
A serving is 1g to 2g, so 50g makes 25 to 50 cups, 100g makes 50 to 100, 250g makes 125 to 250 and 1kg makes 500 to 1,000.
How do I make a matcha latte at home?
Sift 2g (one level teaspoon) of matcha into a cup, add about 30ml of water at 70 to 80°C and whisk to a smooth paste, then top up with 150 to 200ml of hot or cold milk and sweeten if you like.
Why should I not use boiling water?
Water straight off the boil makes matcha taste harsh and bitter. 70 to 80°C keeps the flavour smooth: boil the kettle, then leave it for a few minutes before pouring.
What does it taste like?
Fresh, grassy and savoury with a gentle natural bitterness. In a latte the milk rounds it off. Bitterness usually means the water was too hot or too much powder was used.
How should I store matcha and how long does it keep?
Keep it sealed in its pouch somewhere cool, dark and dry. Light, heat and air dull the colour and flavour. The shelf life is at least 2 years from manufacture, but once opened it is at its brightest within a few months.
Is it vegan, and does it contain allergens?
It is 100% tea leaf, suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The supplier's allergen declaration shows none of the 14 major allergens present in the product or handled at the manufacturing site. Nothing is added: no sugar, milk powder, colours or flavourings.
Where does this matcha come from?
It is grown and milled in China. We say so plainly because a lot of matcha is sold with Japanese-style branding without stating its origin.
Are there any authorised health claims for matcha?
No. There are no authorised health claims for matcha, green tea, catechins or EGCG in Great Britain, so we make none. This page tells you what the product is and how to use it. It is a food, not a food supplement or a medicine.
How fast is UK delivery, and can I return it?
Orders placed before 3:30pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day, and UK delivery is free over £10. Unused, sealed packs can be returned within 30 days.
Do you supply matcha powder wholesale in the UK?
Yes. We supply cafés, bakeries, food manufacturers and brands with 1kg and 2kg packs from stock and larger quantities to order. Send the volume you need through the contact page for a trade price.
Can cafés and coffee shops buy bulk matcha from you?
Yes. The 1kg pack makes roughly 500 to 1,000 drinks and is the size most cafés and smoothie bars order. Stocked packs leave the same day before 3:30pm.
Can I white label or repack your matcha?
Yes. We can supply bulk matcha for repacking under your own brand. You remain responsible for your own label as the food business named on the pack.
Is a specification sheet or certificate of analysis available?
Yes. Trade buyers can request the product specification and the certificate of analysis for the current batch before ordering.
Is it suitable for food manufacturing, baking and capsule filling?
Yes. It is a single-ingredient, 200 mesh powder with no carrier, so it blends evenly into doughs, ice cream bases, chocolate, drink mixes and capsule fills.
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Why buy from Charge Products
Registered UK company
Big Idea Services Ltd, Company No. 11645389, on Companies House.
5 Star Food Hygiene Rating
Inspected and rated by the local authority.
164,000+ verified sales
Public marketplace record, 99.7% positive.
In-house packing
Packed in our own unit in Essex.
Same-day dispatch
Before 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Wholesale and trade
Bulk and white label supply across the range.
Food hygiene rating awarded by Southend-on-Sea City Council under the Food Standards Agency scheme.
References
Educational context on how matcha is grown and what it contains. Not health claims for this product.
1. Kochman J, Jakubczyk K, Antoniewicz J, Mruk H, Janda K. Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review. Molecules. 2020;26(1):85. Review; cited here for cultivation and composition only. PubMed 33375458
2. Kika J, Jakubczyk K, Ligenza A, et al. Matcha Green Tea: Chemical Composition, Phenolic Acids, Caffeine and Fatty Acid Profile. Foods. 2024;13(8):1167. Laboratory analysis of matcha samples; no participants. PubMed 38672839
3. Ku KM, Choi JN, Kim J, et al. Metabolomics analysis reveals the compositional differences of shade grown tea (Camellia sinensis L.). J Agric Food Chem. 2010;58(1):418-26. Laboratory analysis; no participants. doi.org/10.1021/jf902929h
Disclaimer: Matcha green tea powder is a food, not a food supplement and not a medicine. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. No authorised health claims exist for matcha, green tea, catechins or EGCG in Great Britain and none are made here; research references are for background only. Contains caffeine: not recommended for children, during pregnancy above 200mg caffeine a day from all sources, or for people sensitive to caffeine. Specification figures are limits, not batch results, and natural products vary between harvests. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from light. Charge Products is a trading name of Big Idea Services Ltd, Company No. 11645389, Unit 1, 8 Towerfield Road, Towerfield Industrial Estate, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS3 9QE.
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