Original Ceremonial Grade

CeremonialCultivar: SamidoriUjiSweetUmamiCreamySmoothRichBitterFrom $61.00 (30g) (~$2.03/g)

Pricing as disclosed

30g — $61.00
80g — $165.00

Tasting notes

Tasting Profile Flavor: silky, sweet, umami

Tasting Profile Aroma: slightly sweet, savory, bold

Tasting Profile Mouthfeel: full-bodied, creamy, soft

Tasting Profile Finish: 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

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Everything disclosed on the product page

Full Page Title: Original Ceremonial Grade Matcha | Traditional Green Tea Powder from Uji, Japan
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.

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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