CeremonialPrivate Reserve Matcha B30
Ceremonial
$77.11 (340.2g)
~$0.23 per gram
⚠ worth double-checking against the source
Grade
Ceremonial
Tasting notes
"Jade-green color"; flavor progression begins with a "fresh, verdant taste of tender spring greens like young spinach and kale," transitioning to "silky layers of roasted chestnut and sun-warmed hay," finishing with a "crisp, peppery finish"
Composition
L-theanine
24.31 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)
EGCG
59.3 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)
Pricing as disclosed
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (18 fields)▾
- Regular Price
- $154.22
- Sale Price
- $77.11 (50% off)
- Size Variants
- [ "1 Bag (12oz)", "3 Bags + 1 FREE", "5 Bags + 2 FREE", "6g Sample" ]
- Grade Tier
- Ceremonial Grade
- Origin Country
- Japan ("Matcha from Japan")
- Product Type
- Pure matcha powder
- Serving Size
- 1-2g per serving
- Tasting Notes
- "Jade-green color"; flavor progression begins with a "fresh, verdant taste of tender spring greens like young spinach and kale," transitioning to "silky layers of roasted chestnut and sun-warmed hay," finishing with a "crisp, peppery finish"
- Recommended Uses
- Prepared in the traditional whisked style or enjoyed as an indulgent, creamy latte
- Customer Reviews
- { "total_reviews": 2, "five_star_pct": "50% (1 review)", "one_star_pct": "50% (1 review)", "review_quotes": [ "Positive: 'Great tasting matcha and great service'", "Negative: reviewer reported receiving 'a dull brown, not green' product with a 'fishy/burnt taste'" ] }
- Other Details
- Page displays a free-gift icon indicator; wholesale option available
- Cultivar
- not disclosed
- Farm Region
- not disclosed (Japan stated generally)
- Certifications
- not explicitly disclosed on this page
- Awards
- none disclosed
- Harvest Timing
- not specified
- Shelf Life
- not disclosed
- Ingredients
- not listed beyond 'pure matcha powder'
Research notes
This is the highest-priced product of the batch ($154.22 regular / $77.11 sale for 12oz), positioned as the top-tier Private Reserve alongside A23 and D25. Only 2 reviews exist and they are directly contradictory (see contradictions).


