Organic Culinary Grade Matcha

Pricing as disclosed

• 100g — $34.90

Everything disclosed on the product page

Product Name On Page

Organic Culinary Grade Matcha Powder - 100g Bag

Price

$34.90

Size

100g bag (single option)

Stock Status

Currently sold out at time of check

Grade

Culinary/Cooking Grade

Certifications

[ "USDA Certified Organic", "Non-GMO", "Raw", "Vegan friendly", "Gluten free", "Dairy free", "Tested for heavy metal, pesticide, and radiation" ]

Description

Stronger green tea flavour and light astringency, suitable for blending, shaking, and baking

Usage Applications

[ "Smoothies", "ice cream", "lattes", "cupcakes", "pasta", "chocolate" ]

Claimed Benefits

L-theanine for relaxation/mental calm, natural metabolism booster (claimed up to 4x normal rate), energy boost lasting up to 6 hours without caffeine jitters, antioxidants for detoxification

Promotion

15% off with code FIRST15; free US shipping on all orders (site-wide offers, not product-exclusive)

Reviews

4.8/5 stars based on 499 reviews: 86% five-star (429), 9% four-star (44), 3% three-star (15), 2% two-star (9), ~0% one-star (2)

Review Themes

Fast shipping, quality consistency, effective product

Not Disclosed On Page

Cultivar type, specific farm/region of origin, tasting notes beyond the general flavor description, brewing instructions, full ingredients list, harvest timing, shelf life

Research notes

Notably less detailed than the ceremonial-grade pages — no specific region (e.g., Nishio) mentioned for this culinary SKU, unlike the organic ceremonial product which explicitly cites Nishio.

Secondary sources

{
  "ranking_or_verdict": "5th Place (Ceremonial, 8 tested), 21.75/25 - vibrant appearance but underwhelming taste",
  "notes": "Product: KENKO Ceremonial Grade Matcha. Color: 'Very vibrant green. Fewest yellowish and brownish tints'. Flavor: 'Drops off quickly, leaving it a little flat'."
}

{
  "ranking_or_verdict": "4th Place (Culinary, 8 tested), 17.75/25 - not repurchased, limited improvement potential",
  "notes": "Product: KENKO Culinary Grade Matcha. Texture: undissolved particles remain after whisking. Flavor: 'Subtle bitterness, grassy, a little peppery'."
}

{
  "rating": "3.5/5",
  "review_summary": "Kenko Tea Matcha (Organic Ceremonial). Vibrant green, silky texture, full froth with large bubbles, grass-like aroma, smooth/creamy with subtle nutty notes and mild bitterness. Agreeable everyday matcha but appears overpriced relative to performance; doesn't deliver full flavor balance expected of ceremonial grade at this price.",
  "grade_stated": "Ceremonial",
  "price_per_oz_stated": "$28.25 (origin: Nishio, Japan)"
}

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best for Baking — Kenko, Organic Culinary Grade",
  "notes": "'Bold, grassy' flavor works well in recipes. Kenko not in database."
}