« I love using culinary matcha to make blondies, cakes, and cookies — and matcha adds subtle umami, earthy notes, nuttiness, and the beautiful green shade, » Kat notes, as evidenced in her vibrant Matcha, Macadamia Nut, and White Chocolate Monsters.

Matcha is typically sold in three grades: culinary, ceremonial, and premium. The differences lie in the complexity of the flavors and grind size. For the purposes of baking, reach for culinary matcha, which has a less complex flavor but is also less expensive.