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Organic Decaf Matcha

CeremonialUjiOrganicEarthyCreamyFrom $38.00 (30g) (~$1.27/g)

Pricing as disclosed

Tasting notes

Tasting Notes: Creamy texture and earthy aroma; "wonderful bright herb and earthy flavor"; a customer review noted the powder appears "pale yellow" rather than the traditional vivid green

Flagged inconsistencies on the brand's own page

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Everything disclosed on the product page

Price 30 Servings 1x30g
$38.00
Price 60 Servings 2x30g
$69.00
Price 90 Servings 3x30g
$98.00
Subscription Discount
15% off with free U.S. shipping
Grade Classification
Described on-page as "Barista-grade" matcha, with the company explicitly stating it "shouldn't traditionally be considered 'Ceremonial'" despite comparable quality to their ceremonial offerings
Region Origin
100% grown, harvested, packed, and produced in Japan; Uji, Kyoto region emphasized in company background; "sustainably grown and harvested by generational matcha tea farmers"
Certifications
USDA Organic; Vegan; Kosher; Gluten Free
Decaffeination Process
Proprietary decaffeination process described as "all natural, chemical-free"; product is "almost completely caffeine free"; disclaimer that residual natural caffeine may still be present in decaffeinated teas; specific caffeine percentage or mg removed/remaining not disclosed
Tasting Notes
Creamy texture and earthy aroma; "wonderful bright herb and earthy flavor"; a customer review noted the powder appears "pale yellow" rather than the traditional vivid green
Retained Compounds Claimed
Antioxidants including EGCG; L-theanine; vitamins and minerals stated to be maintained post-decaffeination
Health Claims
[ "Packed with antioxidants including EGCG, for overall wellness", "Supports a calm, focused state of mind without caffeine jitters", "Promotes skin health and a natural glow", "Aids the body's natural detoxification process", "Gentle on digestion and suitable for sensitive systems" ]
Brewing Instructions
For lattes: froth 1/2 tsp (serving size 1g) with preferred plant-milk, adjust to taste for lighter/richer flavor; also suitable for baked goods, smoothies, and juices
Packaging
Comes in a small/reusable tin container (per product images and a customer review calling it a "little container")
Reviews Rating
4.9 out of 5
Reviews Count
97
Review Star Distribution
92 five-star, 5 four-star, 0 three/two/one-star
Reviews Recommend Pct
100% would recommend to a friend
Brand Story
Co-founder Dr. Weil (implied partnership with Matcha.com)
Subscription Terms
Multiple subscription plans, 15% discount, zero fees to join, cancel anytime
Ingredients List
Not explicitly listed on page (implied 100% decaffeinated matcha)
Harvest Timing
Not disclosed
Shelf Life Storage
Not disclosed
Awards
Not disclosed

Research notes

Page title/URL brand this product as part of the "Ceremonial" collection/naming convention on the site (search result title: "Organic Decaf Matcha | Low-Caffeine Ceremonial Matcha for Lattes"), yet the on-page body copy explicitly states the product "shouldn't traditionally be considered 'Ceremonial'" grade and instead calls it "barista-grade." Flagged as a contradiction below rather than resolved one way.

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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