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First Harvest

Cultivar: OkumidoriUjiSweetUmamiGrassySmoothRichDelicateBitterFrom $39.00 (30g) (~$1.30/g)

Pricing as disclosed

Tasting notes

Tasting Profile Flavor: light, lively, zesty

Tasting Profile Aroma: fresh greens, soft

Tasting Profile Mouthfeel: smooth, silky, rich

Tasting Profile Finish: 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

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Everything disclosed on the product page

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.

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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