Organic Superior

Name: Organic Superior
Brand: Matcha.com
Price: 39 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Uji, Samidori cultivar

SweetUmamiFloralDelicateBitter

From $39.00 (30g)

~$1.30 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Samidori

Region

Uji

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Uji, Japan

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Tasting notes

Fragrant, sweet, green-fresh

Fresh, floral, lightly sweet

Light, subtly dry

Bright, crisp

Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Umami: 3

Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Sweetness: 4

Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Bitterness: 2

Composition

L-theanine

24.31 mg/g

Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)

EGCG

59.3 mg/g

Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)

Pricing as disclosed

30g — $39.00

30g — $76.00

30g — $113.00

80g — $89.00

80g — $175.00

80g — $261.00

Full details

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Pricing: { "30g_x1": "$39.00", "30g_x2": "$76.00", "30g_x3": "$113.00", "80g_x1": "$89.00 (Sold Out at time of fetch)", "80g_x2": "$175.00 (Sold Out at time of fetch)", "80g_x3": "$261.00 (Sold Out at time of fetch)" }
Subscription Discount: 15% discount on every subscription with free U.S. shipping
Grade: Ceremonial-grade organic matcha; described as 'one of the finest organic ceremonial-grade matcha green tea powders available' and 'one of our best-selling ceremonial organic matchas'
Cultivars: [ "Samidori (clean, balanced body)", "Okumidori (smooth, mellow depth)", "Asanoka (bright, slightly aromatic lift)", "additional proprietary cultivars" ]
Sourcing: Uji, Kyoto, Japan, described as 'Japan's benchmark for premium matcha'; certified organic, shade-grown; sourced from multi-generational tea farmers in Uji
Processing: Steamed -> dried -> stone-ground
Certifications: [ "Certified organic", "Japanese Food Supporter Certified (mentioned in context of loose leaf teas)" ]
Tasting Profile: { "flavor": "Fragrant, sweet, green-fresh", "aroma": "Fresh, floral, lightly sweet", "mouthfeel": "Light, subtly dry", "finish": "Bright, crisp" }
Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5: { "umami": 3, "sweetness": 4, "bitterness": 2, "caffeine": 3, "depth": 2 }
Usage Recommendations: Best for daily drinking, matcha lattes; smooth enough to drink on its own, balanced enough to pair with milk or recipes
Health Benefit Claims: [ "Clean, balanced energy from caffeine paired with naturally occurring L-theanine", "Supports digestion and gut balance", "Rich in plant-based nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants", "Supports consistent daily routine", "Reference to '35+ health benefits of matcha according to science'" ]
Review Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Review Count: 895
Review Breakdown: 871 five-star, 23 four-star, 1 three-star, 0 two-star, 0 one-star
Recommend Rate: 100% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
Endorsements: [ "Joe Rogan quoted: \"Wow! What is it??\"", "Ben Greenfield quoted: \"Alright, I'm trying this matcha thing\"" ]
Founder Note: Co-founder Dr. Weil noted as having created the matcha-growing collective
Guarantee And Claims: The Matcha.com Guarantee; claims to be 'the only bulk source in the Americas offering 100% true, traditional Uji-matcha (R)'
Packaging: Tins; includes bamboo scoop; 30g or 80g sizes
Shipping: Free U.S. shipping on subscription orders
Fda Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.