Which Matcha Brand is Good? Guide to 7 Matcha Brands in Thailand

The matcha scene in Thailand is very lively now! Walk into any mall and you’ll find it. But clicking into online shopping apps makes you dizzy with hundreds of brands from hundreds to thousands of Baht. The eternal questions are “Which brand is good?” and “Which one suits me?”

Today MatchaFans selects 7 noteworthy brands easily available in Thailand, categorized by usage and budget. Let’s see!

1. Peace Oriental Teahouse (Premium Expert)

Speaking of matcha in Thailand, can’t skip “Peace”. This is the brand that woke up the Thai people to Specialty Matcha.

Highlight: Top tier quality, carefully selected from Japanese farms. High complexity taste. Many grades (Pastel, Clear, Exclusive).
Suitable for: Serious Usucha or Koicha drinkers wanting authentic matcha taste.
Price: High (But worth it if you are a Connoisseur).

2. Matchazuki (Home Cafe Favorite)

Thai brand importing good quality matcha from Japan. Minimalist packaging and clear grade separation.

Recommended Models:
- Excellent (Blue Bag): Ceremonial grade. Great for Dirty Matcha or Usucha. Aromatic.
- Classic (White Bag): Great for Latte. Taste fights milk well.
Highlight: Easy to find, affordable, stable quality.
Price: Medium.

3. Kawami (Value, Easy to find)

Anyone walking Makro or department stores must have seen this bag.

Highlight: Very cheap compared to quantity. Taste might not be complex but has “Intensity” and “Slight Bitterness” that many Thais like (very creamy if making latte with condensed milk).
Suitable for: Beginner brewers, coffee shops focusing on Cost, or those liking sweet iced matcha.
Price: Economical.

4. Suzuki Coffee (Legendary Can)

Classic brand in Thailand for ages. Found in Tops or Gourmet Market.

Highlight: Culinary grade with standard taste. Easiest to find in the world.
Suitable for: Bakery, Ice cream, or Smoothies (Might be too astringent for clear tea).

5. Teaso (Newcomer)

Brand trending on Social Media with friendly prices and quality exceeding price.

Highlight: Many Cultivars to choose from for high grades, and starting grades at great prices.
Suitable for: Those wanting to try Single Cultivar matcha at reachable price.

6. Marukyu Koyamaen (Legend from Kyoto)

Even being a pure Japanese brand, there are many importers in Thailand now. Easy to find on Shopee/Lazada.

Recommended Models: Isuzu (for Usucha), Aoarashi (for Latte/Entry Usucha).
Highlight: World class standard. Taste is a benchmark of good matcha.
Price: High (imported quality).

7. Chaho (Dessert Queen)

Besides delicious snacks, their matcha powder is not ordinary.

Suitable for: Those like Japanese cafe style taste, smooth aroma, easy to drink.

Summary Table: How to Choose?

Brand	Highlight	Suitable For	Budget
Peace	God tier, Complex	Tea master, Pure tea	฿฿฿฿
Matchazuki	Very balanced	Home Cafe, Latte	฿฿
Kawami	Intense, Cheap	Tea shop, Frappe	฿
Marukyu	World Standard	Pure tea, Luxury Latte	฿฿฿

Final Advice: If just starting, I recommend trying Matchazuki (Excellent) or Marukyu Koyamaen (Aoarashi) first. Taste is good at a price that doesn’t hurt. If you get hooked, then move to top tiers like Peace.

Remember, good matcha powder is the one asking you drink and feel “Happiest”!