There are two grades of matcha; culinary matcha powder and ceremonial grade matcha powder. Ceremonial grade is the more expensive of the two. This is because there is a lot of attention to detail in making this grade. It has the most delicate, fresh, and smooth taste. Culinary grade matcha is pronounced in its flavor and is good to use when you are mixing it with other ingredients. Therefore, the culinary grade is used most often in cooking, while ceremonial is used for drinking.