CeremonialCeremonial Grade Matcha Powder
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji
GrassySmoothRichDelicate
From $19.99 (30g)
~$0.67 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Region
Uji
Certification
Organic
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Smooth, full-bodied, delicately grassy, and never bitter; described as 'Earthly and silky'
Composition
L-theanine
24.31 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)
EGCG
59.3 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)
Pricing as disclosed
30g — $19.99
60g — $34.99
500g — $189.99
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (22 fields)▾
- Grade
- Ceremonial Grade - described as highest quality matcha designation
- Price Usd
- 26.99
- Size Variants
- [ { "size": "30g (1.06oz)", "cups": 15 }, { "size": "60g (2.12oz)", "cups": 30, "note": "marked 'Most loved!'" }, { "size": "500g (1.1lb)", "cups": 250 }, { "size": "Single serve sticks, 30 pack" } ]
- Availability Note
- All variants shown as 'sold out or unavailable'
- Harvest
- First harvest leaves only
- Region
- Uji, Japan (between Kyoto and Nara)
- Farm
- Company-operated organic farm
- Cultivation
- Shade-grown, hand-picked; no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers
- Certifications
- [ "USDA Certified", "Organic" ]
- Tasting Notes
- Smooth, full-bodied, delicately grassy, and never bitter; described as 'Earthly and silky'
- Brewing Instructions
- [ "Add 1 teaspoon to 5oz hot water (160°F)", "Gradually add water while whisking until smooth and aerated", "Serve with creamy foam surface", "Alternative: add milk for latte preparation", "Single-serve sticks: whisk 1 sachet into 5oz warm water at 160°F" ]
- Ingredients
- No complete ingredient list provided; appears to be pure matcha powder
- Marketed Benefits
- [ "6 Hours Of Clean Energy (avoids caffeine jitters)", "L-theanine induces relaxation without drowsiness", "High catechin content, particularly EGCG", "Cognitive support, immune system support", "Contains Catechins, Theanine, and vitamins A & C", "Chlorophyll assists in purifying the body of toxins and heavy metals", "May reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides", "Antioxidant properties for skin health" ]
- Review Rating
- 4.912472647
- Review Count
- 457+ ('457+ enjoyed this matcha day ritual')
- Brand Differentiation Claim
- Many expensive matcha brands claim to have ceremonial grade powder, when in fact they aren't even shade-grown or using the youngest tea leaves. Encha distinguishes itself via stone grinding process, traditionally-cultivated methods, and premium first-harvest leaves only.
- Grade Comparison On Page
- Ceremonial grade is taken from premium first harvest leaves giving a more vibrant green hue and less bitter flavor; culinary matcha is ground from premium second harvest leaves giving a more earthy flavor with a nutty finish
- Shipping
- Free shipping on all orders
- Subscribe And Save
- Up to 15% discount referenced
- Other Programs
- [ "Wholesale program available", "Affiliate program offered" ]
- Shelf Life Storage
- Not disclosed on this page
- Nutritional Info
- No detailed nutrition facts panel included on this page
Research notes
This is presented as Encha's flagship/core ceremonial grade product with the most detailed brand-differentiation marketing copy of any page reviewed. Review count (457+) is notably higher than the 303+ figure seen on the latte-grade variant pages.
