CeremonialOriginal Ceremonial Grade
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji, Samidori cultivar
From $61.00 (30g)
~$2.03 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Cultivar
Samidori
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
silky, sweet, umami
slightly sweet, savory, bold
full-bodied, creamy, soft
smooth, sweet, rounded
Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Umami: 4
Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Bitterness: 1
Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Caffeine: 3
Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Depth: 5
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
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (23 fields)▾
- Price 30g
- $61.00 USD (30 servings)
- Price 80g
- $165.00 USD (80 servings)
- Subscription Price 30g
- $51.85
- Subscription Price 80g
- $140.25
- Subscription Discount
- 15%
- Grade
- Ceremonial-grade, described as 'superior-grade' and historically reserved for Japanese tea ceremonies (chanoyu)
- Cultivars
- [ "Asahi", "Uji Hikari", "Samidori", "additional proprietary cultivars" ]
- Sourcing
- Uji, Kyoto, Japan, described as the 'historic center of matcha production'; multi-generational tea farmers in Uji
- Farming Method
- Shade-grown, first harvest (ichibancha)
- Processing
- Steamed -> dried -> stone-ground
- Tasting Profile
- { "flavor": "silky, sweet, umami", "aroma": "slightly sweet, savory, bold", "mouthfeel": "full-bodied, creamy, soft", "finish": "smooth, sweet, rounded" }
- Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5
- { "umami": 4, "sweetness": 4, "bitterness": 1, "caffeine": 3, "depth": 5 }
- Review Rating
- 5.0 out of 5 stars
- Review Count
- 186
- Review Breakdown
- 181 five-star, 4 four-star, 1 three-star, 0 two-star, 0 one-star
- Recommend Rate
- 99% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
- Health Benefit Claims
- [ "Balanced, sustained energy via caffeine plus L-theanine", "Supports mindfulness and focus", "Rich in antioxidants", "Supports grounded daily ritual", "Reference to '35+ health benefits of matcha according to science'" ]
- Shipping
- 100% FREE U.S. Shipping
- Subscription Terms
- Zero fees to Join. Cancel anytime. No Risks + 100% Control
- Certifications And Standards
- [ "Japanese Food Supporter Certified (mentioned for loose leaf tea line)", "'Lab Tested' referenced in site navigation" ]
- Brand Superlative Claim
- Described as '100% true, traditional Uji-matcha (R)'; 'only bulk source in the Americas offering 100% true, traditional Uji-matcha (R)'
- Packaging
- Tins (multiple sizes shown in product images)
- Founder And Partnership Note
- Co-founder Dr. Weil mentioned; partnership described as with 'Japan's oldest and most authentic' tea farm
Research notes
This 'Original Ceremonial Grade' is priced notably higher ($61/30g, $165/80g) than the similarly-described 'Organic Superior' ($39/30g) and 'Summer Reserve' ($29/30g) ceremonial products, positioning it as a more premium tier despite overlapping marketing language ('ceremonial grade', 'Uji-matcha') across all three — the brand does not explicitly explain the tier hierarchy on this page. No exact caffeine mg or shelf-life figures disclosed.
