Matcha for Beginners: Three Ways to “Matcha-fy” Your Day
If you’ve ever stood in front of a café menu or scrolled through a tea website wondering which matcha to try, you’re not alone—and you’ve come to the right place. Matcha has long established itself as a staple of modern tea culture. But what exactly is matcha? Why is it green? And how do you find the matcha that suits you best?
Why Matcha is so highly valued
Matcha offers a number of benefits:
- Energy without the crash – thanks to the combination of caffeine and L-theanine, matcha can support steady, balanced energy.
- Versatile preparation – enjoy it hot, iced, or as part of blended drinks.
- History and origin – high-quality matcha from Japan comes with a deeply rooted tradition.
- Distinctive color – naturally vibrant green, with no added colors or artificial ingredients.
Which Matcha is right for you?
Not all matcha is the same and depending on how you like to enjoy it, certain blends may suit you better than others. That’s why David Rio has developed three distinctive matcha blends to make getting started easy:
1. Tea Frost® Japanese Matcha
A classic favorite that works especially well in iced beverages and frappés. With a moderate sweetness and an approachable flavor, it’s ideal if you’re trying matcha for the first time or enjoy it in blended drinks.
- Recommended for: Matcha beginners, those who prefer sweeter drinks, or anyone with a blender at home.
- Available as: Frappé mix, iced preparation.
2. Premium Japanese Matcha Latte & Frappé Mix
A true all-rounder: one product, three ways to enjoy it—hot, iced, or blended. This mix is suitable for beginners as well as experienced matcha drinkers. Especially practical for cafés and foodservice operations, it allows multiple menu options from a single blend.
- Recommended for: Matcha lovers, frequent drinkers and foodservice professionals.
- Available as: Hot, iced, or blended.
3. Super Blends Matcha
Created for those who enjoy matcha combined with functional superfoods. Blended with ingredients like moringa and chlorella and lightly sweetened with agave, this mix offers an expanded flavor profile and nutritional dimension.
- Recommended for: Anyone who appreciates wellness drinks with an intense, distinctly “green” character.
- Available as: Hot or iced.
Your new Matcha ritual
Whether you’re starting your day with focused clarity or adding a special moment to your afternoon, matcha can be more than just a drink—it can become a daily ritual: mindful, enjoyable, and tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you’re just getting started or already confident with a bamboo whisk, there’s a blend that’s right for you. And we’re happy to help you find it.
Ready to try matcha? You really can’t go wrong.
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