Premium Ceremonial Grade Matcha

Everything disclosed on the product page

Product Name On Page

Matcha Tea - Premium Ceremonial Grade - 1.06oz Tin

Price

$29.90 (currently sold out at time of check)

Multi Pack Offer

3 Tins bundle: 'Buy 3 and Save $20'

Grade

Ceremonial Grade (labeled 'Premium' rather than 'Organic' — appears to be Kenko's non-organic ceremonial line)

Cultivar

Not specified on page

Region

Japan (general); specific farm not disclosed on this page (contrast with the organic line, which explicitly names Nishio)

Tasting Notes

Intense jade green powder with a delicate sweetness, grassy overtones, and very light astringency (near-identical description language to the organic ceremonial product)

Certifications

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

Notably Absent Certification

No USDA Organic claim on this listing (differentiating it from the 'Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha' product)

Claimed Benefits

L-theanine for relaxation, natural metabolism booster up to 4x average, energy for up to 6 hours, high in antioxidants

Usage Suggestions

Can be whisked with hot water, made into lattes, blended into smoothies, or served as iced tea with lemon

Ingredients

Not listed on page beyond being pure matcha

Harvest Timing

Not specified

Shelf Life

Not disclosed

Packaging

1.06oz tin

Reviews

115 total reviews: 83% five-star, 10% four-star, 5% three-star, 2% lower ratings

Research notes

This is Kenko's non-organic ceremonial-grade line, distinct from 'Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha' — both share nearly identical marketing/tasting-note language, but this SKU omits the USDA Organic certification.

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."
}