Oka Matcha (Premium Culinary)

Pricing as disclosed

• 100g — $29.95
• 454g — $74.95

Everything disclosed on the product page

Prices And Sizes

{ "100g (3.5oz)": "$29.95 USD", "454g (1lb)": "$74.95 USD" }

Grade Tier

Culinary grade

Certifications

USDA Organic

Origin Region

Shizuoka, Japan

Cultivar

Predominantly Yabukita and Yutakamidori, sourced from Shizuoka and Kagoshima Prefectures

Harvest Timing

Blend of first (spring) and later harvests

Shade Growing

Leaves shade-grown for at least three weeks

Ingredients

100% Matcha green tea powder

Positioning Usage

Crafted for beverages with multiple ingredients and culinary creations where matcha flavor should shine without diminishing color; recommended for matcha lattes, smoothies, and other culinary creations; delivers a balance of color and rich matcha flavor

Serving Info

{ "serving_size": "1/2 tsp (1g)", "100g bag": "100 servings", "1lb bag": "454 servings" }

Brewing Instructions

Sift 1/2-1 tsp into a bowl or cup, heat water to approximately 175°F (do not boil), pour 3 oz hot water, whisk until frothy, add more water to taste

Storage Shelf Life

Unopened: approximately one year in a cool, dark environment; after opening, use within two months; store tightly sealed in a cool, dark, dry place (refrigerator recommended); allow to reach room temperature before opening

Refund Policy

100% customer satisfaction guarantee on first purchase of a 100g bag; refund within 10 days (return required, label provided); only one 100g bag refundable if multiple purchased; 1lb bags non-refundable

Purchase Options

One-time purchase or subscription (biweekly to every 6 months)

Contact Info

Phone +1 (480) 400-7349; Email info@matchakonomi.com

Research notes

Page fetched directly and successfully. Note this is the only Matcha Konomi product in this batch with disclosed cultivar names (Yabukita, Yutakamidori) and a specific shade-growing duration (3 weeks). No 30g tin size is offered for this product (only 100g and 1lb).

Secondary sources

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  "brand_note": "Matcha Konomi is not in the existing database brand list",
  "page_status": "Pages found and reachable (https://matchakonomi.com/pages/latest-testing-report and https://matchakonomi.com/blogs/news/lead-and-radiation-testing-reports), but the actual numeric test results appear to be embedded as scanned certificate IMAGES (six product testing images referenced: Hojicha, Akira, Amaya, Miya, Sencha, and Oishi, dated 2023), not as extractable page text",
  "extractable_text_claims": {
    "sourcing": "Matcha sourced from Kyoto, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki prefectures, described as 'consistently found to be free from radiation contamination'",
    "general_claim": "Page states Matcha Konomi is 'regularly testing our matcha varieties' and references 'up to date testing reports' but no lab name, date, or numeric lead/cadmium/arsenic/mercury values were present in extractable text",
    "context": "Site background material references the 2011 Fukushima disaster and Japan's ongoing radiation testing protocols"
  },
  "limitation": "Could not extract specific numeric lead/radiation values via text fetch since the reports are image-based; would require visual/OCR review of the linked certificate images to get exact figures"
}

{
  "ranking_or_verdict": "2nd Place (Ceremonial, 8 tested), 22.75/25",
  "notes": "Product: Matcha Konomi Akira Ceremonial Grade Matcha. Aroma: 'Intoxicatingly sweet — in a good way'. Color: 'Deep green apple color'. Texture: left slight graininess on bowl edges. Flavor: 'Well-rounded bitterness' with pleasant peppery notes."
}

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best Ceremonial Grade — Matcha Konomi, Akira Organic Ceremonial",
  "notes": "'Delicate, grassy flavor' with 'silky-smooth mouthfeel'. Matcha Konomi not in database."
}