Coldbrew Reserve Matcha

Pricing as disclosed

• 30g — $44.00
• 100g — $108.00
• 250g — $229.00
• 500g — $412.00
• 1000g — $741.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Pricing Sizes

[ "30 servings: $44.00 ($1.17/serving)", "100 servings: $0.86/serving", "250 servings: $0.73/serving", "500 servings: $0.66/serving", "1000 servings: $0.59/serving" ]

Grade Tier

Coldbrew grade (not hyperpremium); uses 'slightly older' leaves with 'more biocomplexity' that 'adds subtle bitterness when prepared hot' but stays 'rich and creamy' when cold-brewed

Origin Region

Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan — described as 'the birthplace of matcha in Japan'

Tasting Notes

'Euphoric, satiny, graceful'; 'aromas of baby vegetables, pea tendrils, and new grasses'; 'ultra-fine, fluffy texture'; 'heaps of chlorophyll'; 'brothy umami' that intensifies cold; 'long, creamy finish'; 'silky' palate

Ingredients

100% green tea leaves, ground to fine powder; no sugar, additives, or other ingredients

Brewing Instructions

1 gram = 1 serving ('a rounded half-teaspoon') combined with 2-3 oz water

Packaging

Nitrogen-flushed mylar bags; subscribers and 30g customers receive complimentary black-violet glass jars

Storage

'Always store your matcha cold (in your fridge), in black glass'

Reviews

142 customer reviews; no numeric rating specified

Certifications

Not organic; conventional cultivation. Page notes a separate organic alternative exists (i.e., Coldbrew Organic) at different pricing

Stock Status

No out-of-stock notation observed; appears available

Research notes

Page explicitly distinguishes itself from the Organic variant, confirming brand differentiates Original/Reserve (conventional) vs Organic across product lines.

Secondary sources

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Tested, excluded from top picks",
  "notes": "Solid performer with mild bitterness and 'subtle notes of green apple skins and arugula', but not distinctive enough for the top tier."
}

{
  "tier": "Tier 1 - Almost Too Good (best overall)",
  "price_noted": "$29.00",
  "notes": "Ranked #1 of 25 brands tested."
}