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Daily Ritual Ceremonial

CeremonialCultivar: SamidoriUjiSweetUmamiGrassyDelicateFrom $52.00 (30g) (~$1.73/g)

Pricing as disclosed

Tasting notes

Tasting Profile Flavor: grassy, subtly sweet

Tasting Profile Aroma: fresh, light, green

Tasting Profile Mouthfeel: crisp, clean, fine

Tasting Profile Finish: mild, sweet, lasting

Tasting Profile Umami Scale Of 5: 2

Tasting Profile Sweetness Scale Of 5: 3

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Everything disclosed on the product page

Price 30g
$52.00 (30 servings)
Price 80g
$132.00 (80 servings)
Subscription Discount 30g
$44.20 (15% off)
Subscription Discount 80g
$112.20 (15% off)
Shipping
100% FREE U.S. Shipping
Grade
Premium Drinking Grade / ceremonial matcha, positioned as everyday/daily matcha
Region Origin
Uji, Japan ("Japan's benchmark for premium matcha")
Cultivars
Blend of Uji Hikari ("bright color, gentle sweetness"), Samidori ("smooth, rounded character"), Saemidori ("vivid green hue, soft umami"), plus unnamed proprietary cultivars
Blend Philosophy
Blended from multiple Uji-grown cultivars rather than a single-cultivar matcha, for balance/consistency
Harvest Timing
Shade-grown, first harvest (ichibancha)
Processing
Steamed -> dried -> stone-ground
Tasting Profile
{ "flavor": "grassy, subtly sweet", "aroma": "fresh, light, green", "mouthfeel": "crisp, clean, fine", "finish": "mild, sweet, lasting", "umami_scale_of_5": 2, "sweetness_scale_of_5": 3, "bitterness_scale_of_5": 2, "caffeine_scale_of_5": 3, "depth_scale_of_5": 2 }
Positioning Copy
Designed for consistency, ease, and everyday enjoyment; "dependable, high-quality ceremonial matcha that's versatile, smooth, and built for real life—no overthinking required"
Health Claims
[ "Steady, reliable energy", "Supports metabolism and daily movement", "Rich in chlorophyll", "Supports skin health and glow", "Light, refreshing, and easy to drink", "References \"35+ health benefits of matcha according to science\" (linked elsewhere on site)" ]
Certifications
None specifically listed on this product page (page references a general "Lab Tested" section but no named certification body)
Reviews Rating
4.9 out of 5
Reviews Count
85
Review Star Distribution
81 five-star, 3 four-star, 1 three-star, 0 two/one-star
Reviews Recommend Pct
99% would recommend to a friend
Packaging
Foil bag (a customer review noted it can be slightly difficult to pour consistently)
Brand Story
Co-founder Dr. Weil; company claims to be "the only bulk source in the Americas offering 100% true, traditional Uji-matcha(R)"
Fda Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration
Ingredients List
Not disclosed beyond the matcha powder itself
Shelf Life Storage
Not disclosed

Research notes

No specific caffeine mg or ingredients list beyond matcha itself was disclosed.

Secondary sources

Matcha.com Lab Tested pagelab_report
{
  "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."
}
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Bulk.Matcha.com Lab Tested pagelab_report
{
  "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 Safe Mama (Tamara Rubin)lab_report
{
  "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)"
}
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Veggiekins (YouTube)review
{
  "tier": "Tier 2 - Matcha Mommy Approved",
  "price_noted": "$15.99",
  "notes": "Featured in Ep.2 and Ep.1; among the better-value picks."
}
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Meredith Mao (YouTube)review
{
  "notes": "Subject of a full dedicated review episode (MATCHA REVIEW EP.1). Detailed verdict not retrievable without transcript access."
}
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