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Tenchi Ceremonial Organic

CeremonialCultivar: SamidoriUjiOrganicSweetUmamiEarthyCreamySmoothRichDelicateBitterFrom $49.00 (30g) (~$1.63/g)

Pricing as disclosed

Tasting notes

Tasting Profile Flavor: sweet, fresh, balanced umami

Tasting Profile Aroma: clean, green, lightly sweet

Tasting Profile Mouthfeel: full-bodied, smooth, balanced

Tasting Profile Finish: crisp, creamy, earthy

Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Umami: 4

Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5 Bitterness: 1

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Everything disclosed on the product page

Full Page Title
Tenchi Ceremonial Organic Matcha | Premium Shade-Grown from Japan
Price 30g
$49.00 USD (30 servings)
Price 80g
$109.00 USD (80 servings)
Subscription Discount
15% off all subscription options + free U.S. shipping
Grade
Ceremonial grade, organic certified, first harvest (ichibancha), shade-grown
Cultivars
[ "Okumidori", "Samidori", "Saemidori" ]
Sourcing
Uji, Kyoto, Japan, described as 'Japan's benchmark for premium matcha'; multi-generational Uji tea farmers using 'time-honored cultivation with meticulous organic farming practices'
Farming Method
Certified organic, shade-grown, first harvest
Processing
Steamed -> dried -> stone-ground
Harvest Timing
Harvested only once per year during the earliest spring flush
Tasting Profile
{ "flavor": "sweet, fresh, balanced umami", "aroma": "clean, green, lightly sweet", "mouthfeel": "full-bodied, smooth, balanced", "finish": "crisp, creamy, earthy" }
Flavor Intensity Scale Of 5
{ "umami": 4, "sweetness": 4, "bitterness": 1, "caffeine": 4, "depth": 4 }
Health Benefit Claims
[ "Clean, sustained energy (caffeine + L-theanine balance)", "Enhanced focus and clarity", "Rich in polyphenols, antioxidants, L-theanine", "Supports overall wellness", "Reference to '35+ health benefits of matcha according to science'" ]
Scarcity Claims
'Very limited quantities available, released on a first come, first serve basis'; 'due to extremely high demand, both sizes of Tenchi are in limited supply'
Review Rating
5.0 out of 5 stars
Review Count
347
Review Breakdown
337 five-star, 8 four-star, 2 three-star, 0 two-star, 0 one-star
Recommend Rate
99% of reviewers would recommend this product
Guarantees And Claims
[ "100% FREE U.S. Shipping", "Zero fees to Join. Cancel anytime", "No Risks + 100% Control", "The Matcha.com Guarantee", "Described as 'The Purest and most potent matcha on the planet'" ]
Certifications
[ "Certified organic", "Japanese Food Supporter Certified (referenced for other products)" ]
Packaging
Includes bamboo scoop with purchase
Recommended For
[ "Organic purists", "Daily ceremonial drinking", "Those seeking highest-quality organic matcha", "Plain drinking or refined daily ritual use" ]

Research notes

The superlative claim 'The Purest and most potent matcha on the planet' is identical/near-identical to language used on the Organic Single Estate product page, suggesting reused brand boilerplate rather than a claim unique to Tenchi. 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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