Loyd Matcha Japanese Green Tea Powder, 40g

Loyd Matcha Japanese Green Tea Powder is an essential for anyone looking for a clean alternative to coffee or sugary energy drinks. Unlike standard tea bags that can sometimes taste thin, this powder is a complex source of L theanine and antioxidants. This Loyd Matcha tin makes it easy to enjoy a traditional Japanese style brew whether you are starting your morning or need to stay focused through a busy afternoon.

This organic matcha works brilliantly as a hot whisked tea, a frothed oat milk latte, or even a smooth cold brew sparkler. It is a reliable, high quality powder that fits easily into a modern lifestyle in 2026.

☕ How Does Loyd Matcha Japanese Green Tea Powder Taste?

• Umami Richness: ●●●●● (5/5) Deep savoury notes that give the tea a sophisticated and full flavour.
• Grassy Freshness: ●●●●○ (4/5) Clean and bright notes that remind you of a fresh spring morning.
• Creamy Body: ●●●●● (5/5) A very silky texture when whisked properly, creating a dense and satisfying drink.
• Natural Sweetness: ●●●○○ (3/5) Gentle hints of sweet hay that mean you do not necessarily need to add sugar.

Teas.co.uk Curator Rating: 4.8/5, Our expert verdict.

The Story of Loyd Matcha

Loyd is part of the Mokate family, a name well known for making premium tea and coffee accessible to everyone without the massive price tag.

• Traditional Roots: By using shade grown leaves, Loyd ensures higher chlorophyll and amino acid levels for a better colour and taste.
• Organic Standards: This powder is BIO certified, meaning it is grown without synthetic pesticides for the purest possible result.
• Stone Ground Quality: The leaves are ground slowly to preserve the delicate nutrients and vibrant emerald green colour.

🌍 Protecting the Environment

Loyd is committed to

🍃 The Story Behind the Loyd

Loyd Tea is the flagship infusion brand from Mokate, the Polish family business founded in 1900 in Ustroń, Silesia. Loyd specialises in premium pyramid bag herbal and fruit infusions blended in single origin batches, exporting to over 60 countries and still owned by the Mokrysz family four generations on.

sustainable production and ensuring their products have a minimal impact on the planet.

• Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.

How Does Loyd Matcha Japanese Green Tea Powder Compare to:

• Twinings Matcha: Loyd provides a larger 40g tin of pure organic powder, whereas Twinings often focuses on pre blended sachets.
• Teapigs Matcha: While Teapigs offers a premium ceremonial grade, Loyd gives you a very similar organic profile at a more accessible everyday price.
• Clipper Matcha: Loyd is pure whole leaf powder, whereas Clipper often blends their matcha with standard green tea leaves.

🫖 Brewing The Perfect Cup of Loyd Matcha Japanese Green Tea Powder, 40g

• Water temperature: 80°C (boil the kettle and let it rest for 90 seconds). Boiling water at 100°C destroys the delicate amino acids that give green tea its smooth, sweet character.
• Measure: One bag per 200ml of water (a standard mug). For loose leaf, use one heaped teaspoon.
• Steep: 2 to 3 minutes, any longer and the cup turns bitter. Remove the bag promptly; do not squeeze.
• Service: No milk and no sugar; the natural sweet grassy notes need nothing else. A slice of lemon brightens the cup if you prefer.
• Cold brew: Drop one bag into 250ml of cold water in a glass jug and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours. The cold method extracts the sweeter compounds preferentially and is the smoothest way to drink green tea on a hot day.
• Iced version: Brew double strength (one bag in 100ml of 80°C water for 2 minutes), cool, pour over ice and dilute with cold water.
• Best with: sushi, sashimi, steamed rice dishes, dark chocolate, almond cake.

⚠️ Safety & Dietary Notes

Caffeine: contains caffeine; a product-specific milligram figure is not claimed.

• Ingredients and dietary suitability: Check the current UK pack before purchase; formulations and allergen advice can change.
• Caffeine: contains caffeine; a product-specific milligram figure is not claimed.
• 🌱 Nutrient Note: Rich in EGCG, the principal antioxidant in green tea; L theanine smooths the caffeine effect and is the technical reason green tea feels less jittery than coffee.
• ✅ Shelf Life: See best before date printed on the pack; product remains safe past that date but loses aromatic strength. Store somewhere cool, dry and away from direct sunlight in an airtight container.

How Does Loyd Matcha Compare to:

Loyd Matcha Powder sits in the affordable ceremonial grade matcha category, more accessible than premium ceremonial only brands (Ippodo, Marukyu Koyamaen) but using authentic Japanese leaf rather than the cheaper Chinese origin matcha used by some commercial brands.

• Loyd Green Tea: For drinkers who want green tea but find matcha preparation too involved, same Japanese origin, simpler tea bag format.
• Twinings Pure Green Tea: Even simpler tea bag preparation; lighter cup than matcha because the whole leaf isn't consumed.
• Twinings Matcha tea bags: Pre portioned matcha format that's easier than measuring loose powder, at a cost premium per cup.