# Matcha: Commercial Product History

Canonical: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/food-evolution/matcha
Market: United States
Coverage: 3 product families; 13 confirmed observations; 2014 to 2026-08-28.

## Historical identity
Matcha developed from powdered-tea traditions and became closely associated with Japanese tea practice. The modern latte is a separate cafe format. The Matcha history article traces production and cultural context; this guide compares contemporary U.S. packages for milk drinks.

## Current product snapshot
- Ippodo Tea Ikuyo Matcha: 20 g tin; matcha explicitly recommended by the maker for lattes; observed price $17.00 for 20 g; observed 2026-08-28.
- Jade Leaf Matcha Organic Ceremonial Matcha Barista Edition: 30 g tin; barista-edition matcha for lattes; observed price $18.39 for 30 g; observed 2026-08-28.
- Aiya America Organic Culinary Grade Matcha: 100 g bag; culinary matcha for food and beverages; observed price $38.60 for 100 g; observed 2026-08-28.

## Confirmed timeline
- 2014: Jade Leaf established its United States matcha operation. Jade Leaf dates its United States outpost and direct relationships with Japanese tea producers to 2014.
- 2026-08-29: Current U.S. product observations compiled from the linked product and seller evidence.

## Method and limits
No missing year is treated as evidence that a price, package, formula, owner, origin claim, or availability stayed unchanged. External source material remains with its rights holder; this record publishes source metadata, links, and checksums.

## Sources
- Aiya America. Organic Culinary Grade Matcha. https://aiya-america.com/retail/matcha-products/culinary-grade-matcha/ (2026; captured 2026-08-29).
- Encyclopaedia Britannica. Matcha. https://www.britannica.com/topic/matcha (2026; captured 2026-08-29).
- Ippodo Tea. Ikuyo Matcha. https://ippodotea.com/collections/all/products/ikuyo-20 (2026; captured 2026-08-29).
- Jade Leaf Matcha. Organic Ceremonial Matcha Barista Edition. https://www.jadeleafmatcha.com/collections/pure-matcha/products/organic-barista-edition-ceremonial-matcha (2026; captured 2026-08-29).
- Jade Leaf Matcha. Our Story. https://www.jadeleafmatcha.com/pages/our-story (2014; captured 2026-08-29).
- O-CHA NET / World Green Tea Association. History of Tea in Japan. https://www.o-cha.net/english/cup/pdf/8.pdf (2025; captured 2026-08-29).

Public JSON: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/food-evolution/matcha/data.json
Public CSV: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/food-evolution/matcha/data.csv
Buying guide: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/buying-guides/matcha-for-lattes
Full food history: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/food/matcha