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Blue Bottle

Craft Matcha

CeremonialUjiOrganic$35.00 (30g) (~$1.17/g)

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Flavor Profile Tagline
Verdant, Smooth, Vibrant
Price
$35 for one tin; bundle discounts shown: Two Tins = 10% off, Three Tins = 15% off
Size
30g tin, 10 servings per tin
Subscription
Subscribe & Save option available with delivery schedule choices: Every Week, Every Two Weeks (marked 'Most Popular'), Every 3 Weeks, Every 4 Weeks; page states 'Free Shipping', 'Cancel Anytime', 'Up to 15% Savings', and describes it as a 'Travel Size'
Subscriber Terms Disclaimer
'This item is a recurring or deferred purchase. By continuing, I agree to the cancellation policy and authorize you to charge my payment method at the prices, frequency and dates listed on this page until my order is fulfilled or I cancel, if permitted.' with reference to a help center and Subscriber FAQ for prepaid subscription terms
Grade
Ceremonial-grade (stated twice: 'ceremonial-grade Craft Matcha' and 'this ceremonial-grade matcha')
Region Of Origin
Uji, Japan ('the renowned matcha region of Uji, Japan')
Sourcing Partner
Rishouen, an Uji-based teahouse described as 'born from five generations of tea knowledge,' sourced for chanoyu (the traditional Japanese tea ceremony 'dating back to the 12th century'). Led by Koji Kagata, described as a second-generation tea master whose inherited learnings in the Way of Tea began with his great-great-grandfather, who was a tea farmer in Uji
Harvest And Processing
Tender tea leaves are chosen from the producer's first harvest of tencha (shade-grown matcha plants), then stone-milled 'to protect against heat degradation'
Tasting Notes
'Vibrant and savory with an intricate earthy taste'; description also calls it 'full-bodied but doesn't taste too grassy or earthy' (per a featured customer quote) while the official flavor-profile copy calls it 'earthy' - see contradictions
Brewing Instructions Matcha Affogato Recipe
Mix 1 oz water (170°F) with 1½ teaspoon (3g) Craft Matcha using a whisk or NanoFoamer (without the screen). Pour over 1-2 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream. Garnish with a sprinkle of Craft Matcha powder. Pro tip: 'For a smoother texture, sift your Craft Matcha through a fine sieve before adding water. You can use the back of a spoon to move the powder through the sieve.'
Other Recipes Named On Page Without Full Instructions
[ "Matcha Americano", "Iced Matcha Americano", "Iced Matcha Latte", "Matcha Latte" ]
Pairing Products Offered
[ "Sweet Blossom Syrup - $12", "Craft Hōjicha - $35", "Fellow Pirch Glass Set - $45", "Ha' Matcha Whisk - $45", "Ha' Matcha Cup Set - $49", "Tea Towel by Industry of All Nations - $22" ]
Review Summary
141 Reviews shown at top of page (no aggregate star average captured in the extracted text, only individual review text)
Review Quotes
[ "Small size and earthy taste. Didn't foam too well, High in price at MSRP. Would purchase a different brand unless this was on sale. (Jack L., verified buyer, did NOT recommend, published 06/29/26)", "Loved it—perfect taste and balance, standing up extreme well in iced matcha lattes with their recommended recipe/ratio on here... Strong nuttiness and umami. Pairs amazingly with salted maple iced matcha latte (Chase W., verified buyer, recommended, published 06/05/26)", "Purchased for a friend who said it was her favorite matcha (Anonymous, verified buyer, recommended, published 04/19/26)", "My favorite matcha! Rich flavor, works perfectly with oat milk. (Valentin C., verified buyer, recommended, published 06/02/26)", "Tasty and earthy, a small amount gives a lot of flavor. (Anonymous, Mexico, verified buyer, recommended, published 04/08/26)" ]
Ingredients List
Not explicitly itemized beyond 'matcha' (no additives mentioned)
Certifications
Not disclosed on this page (no organic/JAS/USDA claim visible)
Shelf Life Or Best By
Not disclosed
Cultivar
Not disclosed
Awards
Not disclosed

Research notes

Page required an alternate fetch method: the standard WebFetch tool returned HTTP 403 Forbidden on this URL, so content was retrieved via a live browser session instead. Reviews include at least one negative review (Jack L.) explicitly not recommending the product, citing small size, earthy taste, poor foaming, and high MSRP price — this is reported alongside the positive reviews rather than omitted.

Secondary sources

Yahoo Health (registered dietitian review)review
{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best for Lattes — Blue Bottle, Craft Matcha",
  "notes": "'Full-bodied taste' that 'whisks into a killer, thick and smooth hot latte'. Blue Bottle not in database."
}
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Serious Eatsreview
{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Tested, excluded — Blue Bottle, Craft Matcha",
  "notes": "Sophisticated profile but overshadowed by higher per-gram pricing relative to comparable options. Blue Bottle not in database."
}
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