CeremonialSupreme Matcha
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji
$19.95 (80g)
~$0.25 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Light fruit and fresh-cut grass
Gentle and approachable, with light fruit notes over a clean grassy base; touch of umami; second-season flavors drift in between fruit and fresh-cut grass
Medium body; nice matcha, with some levels of mouth-filling umami
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
Full details
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- Price
- $19.95
- Size
- 80 g. Tin, Loose
- Cost Per Cup
- About 50 cents, or 42 cents on subscription
- Grade
- Entry-level Uji matcha, second-season harvest
- Caffeine
- 80 mg per standard 2g bowl
- Region
- Uji, Japan; "same Uji-area gardens as our ceremonial Jobetsugi"
- Harvest Timing
- Second season (lighter, more forgiving than first-crop)
- Processing
- Stone-milled from Tencha; air-dried leaves ground between granite stones
- Tasting Notes
- { "summary": "Light fruit and fresh-cut grass", "detail": "Gentle and approachable, with light fruit notes over a clean grassy base; touch of umami; second-season flavors drift in between fruit and fresh-cut grass" }
- Mikes Rating
- { "briskness": 2, "body": 2, "aroma": 2 }
- Ingredients
- Green tea
- Appearance
- { "powder": "Fine, bright green powder / neon green; purple canister packaging", "liquor": "Opaque brilliant green color" }
- Brewing Instructions
- { "traditional": { "time": "2 min, hot", "matcha": "2g (~1 tsp)", "water": "120 ml at 175F", "method": "Whisk 15-20 seconds until foam forms" }, "latte": { "time": "3 min, hot or iced", "matcha": "4g (~1 tsp)", "water": "60 ml at 175F", "milk": "200-300 ml steamed milk", "optional": "honey/simple syrup", "tip": "Use 6g matcha for a stronger, grassier latte; oat milk pairs especially well" }, "iced": { "time": "3 min", "matcha": "4g", "water": "120 ml cold", "method": "Shake 15-20 seconds, serve over 120g ice" } }
- Uses
- Daily matcha, lattes, iced matcha, smoothies
- Storage
- Keep it sealed, cool, and away from light, and refrigerate it after opening
- Reviews
- { "rating": "4.8 stars", "review_count": 28, "sample_review": "It's smooth and zero bitterness; perfect for mixing with your favorite milk or alone - Kimberly G. (Verified buyer)" }
- Product Description
- Supreme is your first step into Uji, the traditional home of matcha. It comes from the same Uji-area gardens as our ceremonial Jobetsugi, picked in the second season, so the cup is lighter and more forgiving than a first-crop ceremonial. That makes it a natural first bowl, and an easy base for a latte, an iced matcha, or a smoothie. Stone-milled from Tencha to a fine, bright green powder, and priced so trying real Uji matcha is an easy decision.
- Body Umami
- Medium body; nice matcha, with some levels of mouth-filling umami
- Related Products Mentioned
- [ "Jobetsugi Ceremonial Matcha (Thin Grade) - $22.00+", "Senjunomukashi Ceremonial Matcha (Thick Grade) - $48.00", "Supreme Matcha Starter Kit (available, includes electric frother)" ]
- Certifications
- Certified Kosher
- Sourcing Standard
- Sourced and tasted to the same standards as all of our teas, as we've done since 1983
- Marketing Tagline
- "Your First Uji Matcha" / "The Entry to Uji"
- Awards
- None disclosed
- Shelf Life
- Not disclosed beyond storage guidance above
Research notes
Positioned explicitly as an entry-level/beginner product from the same gardens as the higher-grade Jobetsugi. Separately, a 'Supreme Matcha Starter Kit' with electric frother is sold ($19.95 for 3 tins = complimentary frother, per earlier search snippet, not independently verified on this fetch).
