Good & Proper House Matcha - Kyoto-Grown Japanese Green Tea Powder

Good & Proper House Matcha is a first-flush ceremonial-style matcha, shade-grown and stone-ground in Kyoto. Crafted by master blender Hiroshi Kobayashi, it's produced from a spring harvest selection and blended for consistency across batches. The flavour is sweet and grassy with a clean umami finish — bright in colour, smooth in texture.

Works well as a traditional whisked matcha, a hot or iced latte, in smoothies, or in baking. 100g per bag.

Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Tasting notes: Sweet, grassy, delicate umami finish
Format: 100g powder

Why we stock Good & Proper

Good & Proper work directly with farms and co-operatives across 13 regions, with every tea traceable to source. Their retail packaging is fully compostable and 100% plastic-free. They're a B Corp.

How to make a matcha latte

Iced matcha latte

1. Sift the matcha — Sift 3g (about 1 tsp) into a bowl or cup.
2. Add hot water — Pour in 30ml of water at 80°C.
3. Whisk until smooth — Whisk in a zig-zag motion until frothy, or shake in a jar.
4. Sweeten (optional) — Add honey, agave, or your preferred sweetener.
5. Add ice and milk — Fill a glass with ice, add 200ml cold milk, then pour in your matcha.
6. Stir and serve.

Hot matcha latte

1. Sift the matcha — Sift 3g into your mug or bowl.
2. Add hot water — Pour in 30ml of water at 80°C.
3. Whisk until frothy — Whisk until smooth and slightly foamy.
4. Heat your milk — Warm 200ml of milk until steaming, not boiling.
5. Sweeten (optional) — Add sweetener if desired.
6. Combine and serve — Pour the steamed milk into your matcha, stir gently.

Frequently asked questions

Is this ceremonial or culinary grade matcha?

House Matcha is a ceremonial-style Kyoto matcha, suitable for both traditional tea preparation and everyday lattes.

Does House Matcha contain caffeine?

Yes. Like all matcha, it contains naturally occurring caffeine alongside L-theanine.

How should I store matcha powder?

Keep it sealed in its packaging or an airtight container, away from light, heat, and moisture. Use within 2–3 months of opening for best flavour.

What's the difference between matcha and regular green tea?

Matcha is made from shade-grown leaves that are stone-ground into a fine powder — you consume the whole leaf rather than just an infusion. This gives matcha its colour, umami flavour, and higher caffeine content relative to steeped green tea.

Can I use House Matcha for baking or smoothies?

Yes — it works well in smoothies, cakes, and desserts as well as lattes and traditional preparation.