Where can one buy Matcha in Switzerland?

Matcha is becoming increasingly popular

In recent years, Matcha has conquered Switzerland. More and more people are discovering the fine green tea powder from Japan. Whether for more energy, better concentration, or simply because it tastes good. Matcha is now found in many households and cafés. With its vibrant green color, unique taste, and many health benefits, it fits perfectly with the modern lifestyle in Switzerland.

Top 5 Matcha brands in Switzerland:

1. MatchaLand (our recommendation)

When it comes to high-quality Matcha in Switzerland, MatchaLand is the first address. Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha from Uji, Japan (the region considered the heart of Matcha).

Organic: Yes
Ceremonial Grade: Yes
Origin: Uji, Japan
Tested for heavy metals, aluminum, and radioactivity? Yes. Analysis showed no traces (very positive).
Price (per gram): from CHF 0.49 / g
Varieties: Pure, Strawberry, Vanilla, Chai, Mango, Cinnamon, Coconut-Raspberry
Swiss company? Yes
Investors? No investors, family business
Reviews: Very positive, over 2'000 reviews in the shop
Return policy: 30 days even for opened products.
Shipping: Free from CHF 25.-, A-Post 1–2 days

Conclusion: Very high quality, best value for money, large variety of types.

2. Ceremony Matcha

Ceremony Matcha is a Swiss brand offering Matcha in stylish design.

Organic: Yes
Ceremonial Grade: Yes
Origin: Unknown - nothing found on the website
Tested for heavy metals, aluminum, and radioactivity? Unknown.
Price (per gram): from CHF 0.85 / g
Varieties: Matcha, Hojicha
Swiss company? Yes
Investors? Unknown
Reviews: Positive, over 100 reviews in the shop
Return policy: 30 days BUT product must not be opened... How should one test the Matcha then?
Shipping: Free from CHF 45.-

Conclusion: High quality, more expensive than other brands, nice design, but at CHF 0.85 per gram there are better alternatives.

3. Sirocco

Sirocco is a huge Swiss tea brand. Focus is not on Matcha.

Organic: Yes
Ceremonial Grade: Yes
Origin: Shizuoka (near Fukushima - none Radioactivity test reports on the website)
Tested for heavy metals, aluminum, and radioactivity? Unknown, report was not published.
Price (per gram): CHF 1.09 / g
Varieties: Huge tea assortment
Swiss company? Yes
Investors? NOT a small business, huge corporation.
Reviews: NO reviews in the shop
Return policy: 14 days BUT product must not be opened... Not good.
Shipping: CHF 8.50, free shipping only from CHF 120.-

Conclusion: Good quality, much more expensive than other brands. No reviews, poor return policy, free shipping very hard to reach (120.-) and over CHF 1.0 per gram is very, very expensive.

4. Paper & Tea

Paper & Tea is a huge international tea brand.

Organic: Yes
Ceremonial Grade: Yes
Origin: Kagoshima (not as high quality as Uji)
Tested for heavy metals, aluminum, and radioactivity? Unknown
Price (per gram): CHF 2.2 / g
Varieties: Huge tea assortment
Swiss company? Yes
Investors? NOT a small business, huge corporation.
Reviews: Positive but only 9 reviews...
Return policy: 14 days
Shipping: Free shipping only from CHF 59.-

Conclusion: Extremely expensive. Few reviews. Only 14-day return policy. Over 2.- per gram is very very very expensive.

5. Coop

Coop we all know :-)

Organic: Yes
Ceremonial Grade: No
Origin: Unknown (only says Japan)
Tested for heavy metals, aluminum, and radioactivity? Unknown, report was not published.
Price (per gram): CHF 0.65 / g
Varieties: Matcha
Swiss company? Yes
Investors? Huge corporation.
Reviews: Not good. Only 4/5 from 12 reviews.

Conclusion: Good price, but not Ceremonial Grade (reviews speak for themselves), and exact origin is unknown. No test reports either.