Ceremonial-grade · Whisked fresh · Guwahati
Real matcha, finally in Guwahati
Genuine ceremonial-grade matcha — stone-ground, kept cold, and whisked to order at our GS Road store. Taste it before you buy.
The honest problem
Most “matcha” in Guwahati isn’t matcha.
What passes for matcha around town is usually green-tea powder — dull, bitter, and oxidised from sitting on a shelf. Real matcha is shade-grown, de-stemmed, and stone-ground into a powder so fine it dissolves. It’s vivid green, naturally sweet, and it goes stale fast, which is exactly why so few shops carry the genuine article. We do. We keep it cold, we open it fresh, and we’ll whisk you a bowl in-store so you can taste the difference before you spend a rupee.
Know what you’re buying
Ceremonial grade
The youngest leaves, stone-ground, meant to be whisked with just hot water. Smooth, sweet, no bitterness. This is what you want if you’re drinking matcha straight — a morning bowl, a slow afternoon cup. It’s the grade we recommend to first-timers, because good matcha shouldn’t make you wince.
Know what you’re buying
Culinary grade
A stronger, more robust powder built to hold its flavour through milk, sugar, and heat. This is the one for matcha lattes, baking, smoothies, and ice cream — where you need the matcha to cut through other ingredients rather than stand alone.
Why Namhah’s matcha
Freshness is the whole game.
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Yabukita
We source our matcha as Yabukita — selected for colour, aroma, and a clean, sweet finish.
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Kept cold, sold fresh
Matcha oxidises the moment it meets warm air. We store ours refrigerated and move it fast, so the tin you carry home is as green as the day it was ground.
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Taste it first
Walk into our Christian Basti store and we’ll whisk you a bowl, no purchase expected. Matcha is worth trying before you commit — and we’re happy to show you how it’s meant to taste.
A two-minute ritual
How to whisk matcha at home
No fancy kit required to start — a small bowl, a fine sieve, and a bamboo whisk (chasen) will do. Here’s the method we teach across the counter.
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Sift
Push 1–2 grams (about half a teaspoon) of matcha through a fine sieve into your bowl. This breaks up clumps so it whisks smooth instead of gritty.
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Add water — not boiling
Pour in 60–70 ml of water at roughly 75–80°C. Boiling water scorches matcha and turns it bitter. Let a fresh kettle sit for two minutes first.
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Whisk in a W
Whisk briskly in a zig-zag “W” motion — not a circle — for 15–20 seconds, until a fine foam rises on top. That froth is the sign you’ve done it right.
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Drink it fresh
Matcha separates as it sits, so drink it straight away. For a latte, whisk with a little water first, then top with warm milk of your choice.
Matcha questions, answered
Where can I buy real matcha in Guwahati?
At Namhah Tea’s store on GS Road, Christian Basti — and online at namhah.com for delivery across India. We stock genuine ceremonial-grade matcha, kept refrigerated for freshness, and you’re welcome to taste a bowl in-store before buying.
How much does matcha cost in Guwahati?
Our ceremonial-grade matcha is ₹1400 for a 100gm, which makes roughly a fortnight of daily bowls. Beware anything sold much cheaper as “matcha” — it’s usually ordinary green-tea powder, not the real thing.
What's the difference between matcha and green tea?
With green tea you steep the leaves and throw them away. With matcha you drink the whole leaf, stone-ground into powder — so you get far more of everything the leaf holds. It’s also shade-grown, which gives matcha its bright colour and naturally sweet, savoury taste.
Is matcha good for you?
Matcha is rich in antioxidants and contains L-theanine, which pairs with its caffeine to give a calmer, steadier lift than coffee — alert without the jitters. As with any caffeinated drink, one to two bowls a day suits most people.
Do I need special equipment to make matcha?
To start, just a bowl, a fine sieve, and a bamboo whisk. We carry matcha accessories in-store and can set you up with everything you need — or show you how to get a decent bowl with what’s already in your kitchen.
Bring some home
Ceremonial matcha, 100gm — ₹1400
Enough for a fortnight of morning bowls. Order online for delivery across India, or pick it up from our GS Road store.