What latte grade means
Latte grade sits between drinking and culinary grades. It is usually a second-harvest leaf chosen for a flavor that survives steamed or cold milk without going flat. Brands such as Jade Leaf and Naoki sell explicit latte blends, while traditional Japanese producers like Ippodo simply suggest a sturdier blend such as Sayaka or Kan no Shiro for milk drinks.
Also called
Latte grade also appears as cafe grade, milk grade.