Ceremonial Grade Latte Matcha

Pricing as disclosed

• 60g — $49.00
• 120g — $94.00
• 180g — $117.00

Everything disclosed on the product page

Alternate Url Same Product

https://matcha.com/products/latte-matcha-ceremonial-latte-grade (verified identical page/title/price, no redirect noted, appears to be a duplicate slug for the same product)

Price 1 Bag 60 Servings

$49.00

Price 2 Bags 120 Servings

$94.00

Price 3 Bags 180 Servings

$117.00

Subscription Discount

Save 15% on every subscription

Subscription Price 1 Bag

$41.65

Subscription Price 2 Bags

$79.90

Subscription Price 3 Bags

$99.45

Grade

Ceremonial Grade (marketed specifically as latte-formulated)

Cultivars

Blend of Yabukita ("clean, classic matcha flavor") and Saemidori ("natural sweetness, vibrant color, and smooth finish")

Harvest Timing

100% first-harvest Japanese matcha; shade-grown, first harvest

Region Origin

Japan; Uji, Kyoto implied via company-wide claim of exclusive Uji tea farm relationship (not explicitly stated as this product's specific origin)

Processing

Steamed -> dried -> stone-ground

Tasting Profile

{ "flavor": "mild, sweet, balanced", "aroma": "sweet, soft, vanilla-like", "mouthfeel": "creamy, smooth, full", "finish": "sweet, clean, light", "intensity_scale_of_5": 3, "sweetness_scale_of_5": 4, "bitterness_scale_of_5": 2, "caffeine_scale_of_5": 3, "depth_scale_of_5": 2 }

Brewing Instructions

Add matcha to 2-3 oz hot or cold water; froth or whisk until smooth; pour over 5 oz (or more) of preferred milk; add ice or sweetener as desired

Servings Per Bag

60

Certifications

None disclosed (no organic/USDA/JAS certification mentioned on this page)

Trademark Claim

"100% true, traditional Uji-matcha(R)" (company-wide trademark claim)

Health Claims

[ "Clean, steady energy", "Sustained energy from natural caffeine balanced with L-theanine", "Supports focus throughout the day", "Antioxidant-rich daily option" ]

Fda Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration

Packaging

Pouch, 60 servings per pouch

Reviews Rating

4.9 out of 5

Reviews Count

15

Review Star Distribution

14 five-star, 1 four-star, 0 three/two/one-star

Reviews Recommend Pct

100% would recommend to a friend

Shipping

100% FREE U.S. Shipping (via subscription)

Subscription Terms

Zero fees to join, cancel anytime; marked "most popular"

Target Audience

Daily matcha latte drinkers, coffee switchers seeking a smoother alternative, home baristas and cafe lovers

Brand Story

Co-founder Dr. Weil; claims relationship with multi-generational Japanese tea farmers; described as "Japan's oldest and most authentic" tea farm relationship

Marketing Tagline

The Purest and most potent matcha on the planet

Media Mentions

"AS SEEN IN" section references Joe Rogan and Ben Greenfield quotes (no formal awards)

Ingredients List

Not explicitly disclosed on page (implied 100% matcha)

Shelf Life Storage

Not disclosed

Research notes

Two URL slugs (ceremonial-grade-latte-matcha and latte-matcha-ceremonial-latte-grade) both resolve to what appears to be the identical product page/content, verified by a second fetch. No certifications (organic/USDA) are claimed for this specific product, unlike several other line items.

Secondary sources

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  "heavy_metals": {
    "method": "ICP (ANA006CHEM)",
    "lead_Pb": "NMT 0.5 ug/day - Pass",
    "mercury_Hg": "NMT 0.3 ug/day - Pass",
    "cadmium_Cd": "NMT 4.1 ug/day - Pass",
    "arsenic_As": "NMT 10.0 ug/day - Pass"
  },
  "radioactivity": {
    "method": "FDA WEAC.RN.Method3",
    "cesium_134": "< 1.0 Bq/kg - Not Detected",
    "cesium_137": "< 1.0 Bq/kg - Not Detected",
    "iodine_131": "< 2.0 Bq/kg - Not Detected"
  },
  "microbial": {
    "e_coli_coliforms": "NMT 3 MPN/g - Pass (FDA BAM protocols)",
    "yeast_mold": "NMT 10 cfu/g - Pass",
    "total_plate_count": "NMT 10 cfu/g - Pass"
  },
  "pesticides": {
    "method": "AOAC 2015.06, et al.",
    "coverage": "500+ pesticide analysis",
    "result": "Not Detected"
  },
  "potency": {
    "l_theanine": "22.2 mg/g",
    "caffeine": "~37.5 mg/g",
    "total_catechins": "74,400 ug/g"
  },
  "note": "No specific testing lab name or test date disclosed on the page."
}

{
  "heavy_metals": {
    "method": "ICP (ANA006CHEM)",
    "lead_Pb": "NMT 0.5 ug/day - Pass",
    "mercury_Hg": "NMT 0.3 ug/day - Pass",
    "cadmium_Cd": "NMT 4.1 ug/day - Pass",
    "arsenic_As": "NMT 10.0 ug/day - Pass"
  },
  "microbial": {
    "e_coli_coliforms": "FDA BAM Chapter 4, NMT 3 MPN/g - Pass",
    "yeast_mold": "FDA BAM Chapter 18, NMT 10 cfu/g - Pass",
    "total_plate_count": "AOAC 966.23, NMT 10 cfu/g - Pass"
  },
  "radioactivity": {
    "method": "FDA WEAC.RN.Method3",
    "cesium_134": "< 1.0 Bq/kg - Not Detected",
    "cesium_137": "< 1.0 Bq/kg - Not Detected",
    "iodine_131": "< 2.0 Bq/kg - Not Detected"
  },
  "pesticides": {
    "method": "AOAC 2015.06, et al.",
    "coverage": "500+ pesticide analysis",
    "result": "Not Detected"
  },
  "potency": {
    "l_theanine": "22.2 mg/g",
    "caffeine": "~37.5 mg/g",
    "theobromine": "~<5.5 mg/g"
  },
  "note": "No specific lab name or test date disclosed on the page. Bulk site variant differs slightly from matcha.com/pages/lab-tested (theobromine reported instead of total catechins)."
}

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  "lead_ppb": null,
  "cadmium_ppb": null,
  "mercury_ppb": null,
  "arsenic_ppb": null,
  "safety_threshold": {
    "lead_ppb": 5,
    "cadmium_ppb": 5,
    "mercury_ppb": 2,
    "arsenic_ppb": 10
  },
  "verdict": "Tested positive for all four toxicants: Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic, exceeding Baby Food Safety Act 2021 action levels. Tamara Rubin's verdict: 'Matcha = Bad. Don't drink Matcha.' Exact ppb figures are shown only in an embedded lab-report chart image, not extractable as text, so specific numeric values could not be confirmed.",
  "product_tested": "Matcha.com Organic Superior Matcha (Japan)"
}

{
  "tier": "Tier 2 - Matcha Mommy Approved",
  "price_noted": "$15.99",
  "notes": "Featured in Ep.2 and Ep.1; among the better-value picks."
}

{
  "notes": "Subject of a full dedicated review episode (MATCHA REVIEW EP.1). Detailed verdict not retrievable without transcript access."
}