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Matsu Ceremonial Matcha

Ceremonial

SweetUmamiRoastedCreamySmoothRich

$22.00

The price is confirmed, but package size isn't stated anywhere on the page, so we can't show a per-gram figure.

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Grade

Ceremonial

Tasting notes

Intense with a mellow roasted flavor; rich, creamy body and smooth mouthfeel; notes of umami and savoury-sweet undertones; long, creamy finish

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)

Full details

Everything disclosed on the product page (10 fields)
Price
$22.00 USD
Size
20g
Grade
Ceremonial-grade
Production Method
Artisan roasted, using an artisanal roasting technique handed down through generations of matcha sommeliers
Tasting Notes
Intense with a mellow roasted flavor; rich, creamy body and smooth mouthfeel; notes of umami and savoury-sweet undertones; long, creamy finish
Visual Description
Deepest shade of green, reminiscent of Japanese pine trees
Brewing Instructions
Place 1/2 tsp (~2 bamboo scoops, ~1g) in a matcha bowl; wet with 15ml water at 70C/160F; knead with a bamboo whisk until a smooth paste forms; add remaining 70ml water and mix until consistent
Storage
Store in a cool dry place, away from moisture, sunlight, and odors; refrigerate after opening for maximum flavor and potency
Review Count
178
Review Rating Distribution
94% five-star (167), 6% four-star (10), 1% one-star (1) [percentages as displayed sum to ~101% due to rounding]

Research notes

No cultivar name, specific region/farm, certifications, harvest timing, awards, shelf life beyond the storage guidance, or ingredients list disclosed on this page. Product name Matsu references Japanese pine trees per the tasting-note description.

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