Organic Superior

CeremonialCultivar: SamidoriUjiOrganicSweetUmamiFloralDelicateBitterFrom $39.00 (30g) (~$1.30/g)

Pricing as disclosed

30g — $39.00
30g — $76.00
30g — $113.00
80g — $89.00
80g — $175.00
80g — $261.00

Tasting notes

Tasting Profile Flavor: Fragrant, sweet, green-fresh

Tasting Profile Aroma: Fresh, floral, lightly sweet

Tasting Profile Mouthfeel: Light, subtly dry

Tasting Profile Finish: Bright, crisp

Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Umami: 3

Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Sweetness: 4

Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Bitterness: 2

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Everything disclosed on the product page

Full Page Title: Organic Superior Matcha | Premium Shade-Grown from Uji
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.

Research notes

All 80g size/pack variants were shown as Sold Out at time of fetch. No exact caffeine mg or shelf-life figures disclosed.

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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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