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I have finished a baking test on Jade Leaf Matcha products and also compare their Classic and the Premium grade matcha. This test is based on making Matcha Red Beam Mousse (no bake), Matcha Fresh Cream Swiss Roll (cake making), and Matcha Snow Cap Char Siu Bao (Roast Pork Bum - Bread making). As you can see, this seller's products comes out very green in the bread and pleasantly green in both the cake and the mousse. Comparing the Classic and the Premium grade, when first mixed with hot water, there is a distinct color difference as the Premium display a darker green (photo). However, after mixing with the batter or whip cream, the color different is minimal even you still can tell the slight different shade of greens. I did not notice any difference in both aroma and taste between the Premium and the Classic matcha after cooking. I did notice both grades of matcha do have unsolvable dark green tea particles after mixing with hot water and this is definitely for culinary usage and not for making matcha tea. In my opinion, both Jade Leaf's Classic and Premium grade matcha do produce good green color in baking and in making mousse. However, as for home use I think the Classic would be sufficient and the commercial use may justify the higher price, especially for smoothie and other liquid products. Note: All photos are shot with Samsung S7 without any post color alternation.