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product_id: 339878618
title: "Micro Ingredients Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder, First Harvest, Culinary Grade from Japan, 100% Pure & Unflavored, Great for Tea, Latte, & Smoothies, Non-GMO, No Sugar, Eco-Friendly Packaging, 1 Lb"
brand: "micro ingredients"
price: "R1396"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Micro Ingredients"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/339878618-micro-ingredients-organic-matcha-green-tea-powder-first-harvest-culinary
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# USDA Organic, Non-GMO 151 servings per 1 lb Eco-friendly packaging Micro Ingredients Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder, First Harvest, Culinary Grade from Japan, 100% Pure & Unflavored, Great for Tea, Latte, & Smoothies, Non-GMO, No Sugar, Eco-Friendly Packaging, 1 Lb

**Brand:** micro ingredients
**Price:** R1396
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍵 Elevate your ritual with authentic, vibrant matcha—because your wellness deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Micro Ingredients Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder, First Harvest, Culinary Grade from Japan, 100% Pure & Unflavored, Great for Tea, Latte, & Smoothies, Non-GMO, No Sugar, Eco-Friendly Packaging, 1 Lb by micro ingredients
- **How much does it cost?** R1396 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/339878618-micro-ingredients-organic-matcha-green-tea-powder-first-harvest-culinary)

## Best For

- micro ingredients enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted micro ingredients brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Boost Your Day Naturally:** Rich in antioxidants and caffeine for calm, focused energy without jitters.
- • **Clean & Conscious Choice:** Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and free from soy, dairy, and nuts.
- • **Pure First Harvest Power:** Experience the freshest, smoothest matcha from Japan’s early spring leaves.
- • **Generous Supply with Style:** 1 lb bag with 151 servings plus a handy scoop for precise, no-waste use.
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Perfect for tea, lattes, smoothies, and recipes—blend effortlessly every time.

## Overview

Micro Ingredients Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder delivers 1 lb of premium, USDA organic culinary grade matcha sourced from Japan’s first harvest. With 151 servings per bag, this pure, unflavored powder offers a smooth, earthy taste ideal for tea, lattes, and smoothies. Non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, and packaged eco-consciously, it provides natural caffeine and antioxidants for sustained energy and mental clarity without jitters. Perfect for health-conscious professionals seeking a clean, versatile superfood boost.

## Description

desertcart.com: Micro Ingredients Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder, First Harvest, Culinary Grade from Japan, 100% Pure & Unflavored, Great for Tea, Latte, & Smoothies, Non-GMO, No Sugar, Eco-Friendly Packaging, 1 Lb : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Review: Smooth, vibrant, and perfectly authentic matcha! - This is my favorite matcha by far! It has that rich, deep green color and fresh aroma that tells you right away it’s high quality. The flavor is smooth, earthy, and authentic — exactly the taste I’ve always loved in traditional matcha. The bag is generous in size for the price, and my most recent order even came with a little scoop on top, which was such a thoughtful touch! I like to mix mine with milk and honey for a creamy, delicious latte, and it dissolves beautifully in hot water without clumping. I usually make about 12 ounces at a time using the scoop provided and drink it two or three times a day. It gives me calm, focused energy without any jitters — the perfect coffee alternative, especially now that I’m pregnant. Pure, unsweetened, and organic — it’s everything matcha should be. Highly recommend this brand! 🍵💚
Review: This is a good deal on Matcha tea. - This product is great tasting and affordable.

## Features

- Micro Ingredients 100% fresh culinary grade matcha powder. A smooth tasting green tea powder that is derived from the young first harvest of this traditional Japanese tea plant. Using authentic early spring leaves to provide an earthy natural tasting matcha so you can add it to any of your favorite recipes or smoothies for enhanced flavor.
- Matcha green tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world and Micro Ingredients offers the real deal. Providing a 1lb supply with 151 servings. A truly tasty raw matcha powder that is USDA organic.
- This superfood plant is mainly used for its edible green leaves, which the whole leaf gets ground up to maximize potency and flavor. This allows for higher left over nutrients including caffeine and antioxidants. All you need to do is simply use the scoop we provide and you can start getting your matcha on.
- Traditional matcha powder that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home or take it on the go in your favorite drink. Micro ingredients fresh matcha green tea powder offers an all-natural flavor ground into a fine powder for easy mixing.
- Authentic matcha powder that is not exposed to radiation and made without soy, dairy, gluten, and tree nuts. Ingredients must pass a 3rd party lab test to ensure our product is safe, pure, and potent.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08PY3Q8XS |
| Allergen Information | Gluten Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,574 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #6 in Matcha Tea |
| Brand | Micro Ingredients |
| Brand Name | Micro Ingredients |
| Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,360 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Vegan |
| Flavor | Matcha |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Volume | 16 fluid ounces |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Model Number | MAT-0283 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | MAT-0283 |
| Product Benefits | Rich in Antioxidants, Natural Energy, Mental Clarity, Aids Digestion and Cleansing |
| Product Shelf Life | 720 days |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Digestion |
| Region of Origin | CA |
| Special Ingredients | Matcha |
| Specialty | Natural, Organic, Vegan |
| Sweetness Description | Not Sweetened |
| Tea Variety | Green |
| Unit Count | 16 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Micro Ingredients
- **Flavor:** Matcha
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Tea Variety:** Green
- **Unit Count:** 16 Ounce

## Images

![Micro Ingredients Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder, First Harvest, Culinary Grade from Japan, 100% Pure & Unflavored, Great for Tea, Latte, & Smoothies, Non-GMO, No Sugar, Eco-Friendly Packaging, 1 Lb - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KPVSiDmzL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why does my matcha taste bitter?**
A: Matcha generally tastes a little bitter and vegetal, but this bitter taste comes from catechins and chlorophyll. Due to our organic farming, this helps avoid the use of harmful contaminents, which results in much higher catechins and chlorophyll.

**Q: Why does this matcha smell fishy?**
A: Premium matcha has a slight seaweed taste due to its high chorophyll content, which is a common way to distinguish matcha powder from green tea powder. The latter has only the taste of green tea and is much cheaper.

**Q: How do I store this product?**
A: We recommend you store it in a well-closed container away from moisture, direct sunlight, and heat to preserve shelf life and potency.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smooth, vibrant, and perfectly authentic matcha!
*by H***S on November 12, 2025*

This is my favorite matcha by far! It has that rich, deep green color and fresh aroma that tells you right away it’s high quality. The flavor is smooth, earthy, and authentic — exactly the taste I’ve always loved in traditional matcha. The bag is generous in size for the price, and my most recent order even came with a little scoop on top, which was such a thoughtful touch! I like to mix mine with milk and honey for a creamy, delicious latte, and it dissolves beautifully in hot water without clumping. I usually make about 12 ounces at a time using the scoop provided and drink it two or three times a day. It gives me calm, focused energy without any jitters — the perfect coffee alternative, especially now that I’m pregnant. Pure, unsweetened, and organic — it’s everything matcha should be. Highly recommend this brand! 🍵💚

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a good deal on Matcha tea.
*by E***9 on July 29, 2026*

This product is great tasting and affordable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't fall for the "heavy metal" claim—it's basic physics! Great value matcha.
*by S***. on July 30, 2026*

I wanted to clear up some confusion regarding negative reviews claiming this matcha contains "heavy metals" because the powder stands on end or reacts to plastic spoons. First, the science: Toxic heavy metals aren't magnetic: The actual toxic contaminants people worry about in food safety—like lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury—are completely non-magnetic. They will never react to magnets or cause dry powder to form spikes. It's static electricity: Matcha is ground extremely fine. When I first opened the bag, I used a plastic spoon and tested the powder directly with a powerful neodymium earth magnet—nothing was raised, pulled, or forming spikes like in some of those customer photos and videos. However, after pouring the powder through a plastic funnel and using plastic and wooden chopsticks to portion it out, the friction generated a static charge. The ultra-light matcha particles simply aligned with the electrostatic field, creating those needle-like "spikes." It was only after generating that charge that the spike effect happened. If you use a metal spoon or touch the scoop with a grounded finger, the static charge disappears immediately. As for the product itself: For the price, this 2 lb bag is an absolute steal. The batch I received arrived bright green with no brownish or oxidized tint to it. Since it is culinary grade, it has a punchy, earthy flavor, but it works fantastically well for daily protein lattes, smoothies, and homemade matcha ice cream without breaking the bank. I split mine into vacuum-sealed portions for long-term storage to preserve freshness. Highly recommended if you understand what culinary matcha is meant for!

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-08-17*