Oka Matcha (Premium Culinary)

Name: Oka Matcha (Premium Culinary)
Brand: Matcha Konomi
Price: 24.95 USD

Culinary, sourced from Kagoshima, Yabukita cultivar

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From $24.95 (100g)

~$0.25 per gram

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Grade

Culinary

Cultivar

Yabukita

Region

Kagoshima

Certification

Organic

Price in context

At $0.25 per gram, it costs less than 91% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 92 Kagoshima matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $0.90 per gram, and this one is well under the regional median. Among Matcha Konomi's 7 matchas with a confirmed price, this is its cheapest per gram.

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Sourcing

Kagoshima, Japan

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Tasting notes

Description: Premium matcha green tea powder (culinary grade, USDA organic) Harvest: First (spring) and later harvests Origin: Shizuoka (Japan) Use: Matcha latte, smoothies, and other culinary creations. Ingredients: 100% Matcha green tea powder Serving size: 1/2 tsp. (1g) Number of servings: 100g bag contains 100 servings. 1lb bag contains 454 servings. Directions: Sift 1/2-1 tsp. into a bowl or tea cup. Heat water to about 175 F (do not boil). Pour 3 oz of hot water, and whisk until frothy. Add more water to taste. Enjoy!Buying Bulk Sizes: Matcha powder is a very delicate and sensitive product. Please do not leave an open bag of matcha powder on your kitchen counter – when exposed to ele

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

77 mg/g

Yabukita cultivar — Shimadzu Corp. / NARO joint HPLC analysis, Application News No. L583 (2020) — Yabukita cultivar, 7.70 g/100g EGCG

Pricing as disclosed

100g — $24.95

454g — $64.95

Full details

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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).