First Harvest
sourced from Uji, Okumidori cultivar
SweetUmamiGrassySmoothRichDelicateBitter
From $39.00 (30g)
~$1.30 per gram
Cultivar
Okumidori
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
light, lively, zesty
fresh greens, soft
smooth, silky, rich
polished, cool, gentle sweetness
Tasting Profile Umami Scale Of 5: 3
Tasting Profile Bitterness Scale Of 5: 1
Tasting Profile Caffeine Scale Of 5: 2
Pricing as disclosed
30g — $39.00
80g — $79.00
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (26 fields)▾
- Price 30g
- $39.00 (30 servings)
- Price 80g
- $79.00 (80 servings)
- Subscription Discount
- 15% off every subscription
- Shipping
- 100% FREE U.S. Shipping
- Grade
- Drinking-grade matcha; positioned for beginners and daily sipping
- Harvest Timing
- First harvest (ichibancha) — described as the earliest spring harvest when leaves are most nutrient-dense
- Cultivars
- Yukihikari, Saemidori, Okumidori, Asanoka, plus unnamed additional proprietary cultivars
- Region Origin
- Uji, Japan ("Japan's benchmark for premium matcha")
- Farming Method
- Shade-grown, traditional methods
- Processing
- Steamed -> dried -> stone-ground
- Tasting Profile
- { "flavor": "light, lively, zesty", "aroma": "fresh greens, soft", "mouthfeel": "smooth, silky, rich", "finish": "polished, cool, gentle sweetness", "umami_scale_of_5": 3, "sweetness_scale_of_5": 3, "bitterness_scale_of_5": 1, "caffeine_scale_of_5": 2, "depth_scale_of_5": 2 }
- Reviews Rating
- 4.9 out of 5
- Reviews Count
- 267
- Review Star Distribution
- 250 five-star, 17 four-star, 0 three/two/one-star
- Reviews Recommend Pct
- 100% would recommend
- Health Claims
- [ "Clean, sustained energy", "Sharper focus and calmer mind", "Antioxidant-rich (EGCG mentioned)", "Gentle on digestion, easier than coffee", "References \"35+ health benefits of matcha according to science\"" ]
- Certifications
- "Japanese Food Supporter Certified" mentioned, but this appears to apply to the company's loose leaf tea line rather than confirmed specifically for this SKU
- Brand Story
- Co-founder Dr. Weil; claims "only bulk source in the Americas offering 100% true, traditional Uji-matcha(R)"; partnership with multi-generational Uji tea farmers; claims Japan's oldest and most authentic tea farm relationship
- Media Mentions
- Referenced by Joe Rogan ("Wow! What is it??") and Ben Greenfield
- Usage Recommendations
- Best for daily matcha latte drinking; suitable for beginners; can be enjoyed plain or as a latte; customer reviews mention use in lattes, smoothies, plain, and while fasting
- Inventory Status At Capture
- 30g: 60 units available; 80g: unlimited stock indicated
- Subscription Terms
- Zero fees to join, cancel anytime; "No Risks + 100% Control (most popular)"
- Ingredients List
- Not disclosed
- Shelf Life Storage
- Not disclosed
- Caffeine Content Specific
- Not disclosed (only qualitative scale rating)
- Awards
- Not disclosed (media mentions only, no formal awards)
Research notes
Reviews (267, 4.9/5) are notably higher in count than other line items, suggesting this is a flagship/bestselling product.
