CulinaryPrice in context
At $0.46 per gram, it costs less than 81% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 58 culinary-grade matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $0.31 per gram, and this one is above the grade median. Among Maeda-en's 11 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 6th-cheapest per gram.
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Tasting notes
Maeda-en Matcha "Culinary Quality" is a 100% natural green tea powder from Japan. Maeda-en Culinary Matcha is the perfect ingredient to add flavor to a wide range of recipes, providing beautiful green color and the full flavor of Matcha. Net Weight: 1.0oz (28g) Package Size: Dimensions (in): 2.16 dia. x 2.95 H How to Prepare: Place 1/2 tsp of Matcha into a matcha bowl. Pour 4 fl oz of hot water (158-176°F), then whisk well. How to Enjoy: Maeda-en Culinary Matcha is best suited for use as a cooking ingredient.Origin: Japan Ingredients: Japanese Green Tea Powder (Matcha) Caffeine...
Composition
L-theanine
13.68 mg/g
Culinary-grade published estimate — Goto et al., lower-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)
EGCG
75.1 mg/g
Culinary-grade published estimate — Goto et al., lower-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (15 fields)▾
- Price
- $13.00
- Net Weight
- 1.0 oz (28g)
- Package Dimensions
- 2.16" diameter x 2.95" height
- Origin
- Japan
- Grade Tier
- Culinary Quality - described as suited for cooking applications rather than traditional/ceremonial preparation
- Description
- 100% natural Japanese green tea powder marketed as 'the perfect ingredient to add flavor to a wide range of recipes, providing beautiful green color and the full flavor of Matcha'
- Ingredients
- Japanese Green Tea Powder (Matcha)
- Caffeine Content
- 3.2g per 100g (High caffeine level)
- Usage Instructions
- Combine 1/2 teaspoon matcha with 4 fl oz hot water (158-176F) and whisk thoroughly; best suited as a cooking ingredient
- Certifications Claims
- [ "Gluten-free", "Japan-grown" ]
- Packaging
- Sealed bag of matcha powder
- Product Code
- #18424
- Importer
- G.T JAPAN, INC. (MAEDA-EN), Irvine, California 92606 U.S.A.
- Regulatory Warning
- California Prop 65 warning regarding potential lead exposure
- Reviews
- Based on 3 reviews; specific star ratings not displayed in fetched content
Research notes
No cultivar, specific region/farm, harvest timing, awards, or shelf-life info disclosed on page. Positioned explicitly as a lower grade/cheaper tier vs. Ceremonial Matcha ($13 vs $33 for same 1oz size).
