CeremonialMeiko Ceremonial Matcha
Ceremonial, Ooika cultivar
$20.00
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Ceremonial
Cultivar
Ooika
Tasting notes
Deeply rich emerald green cordial with robust body, sweet-savory undertones, floral notes and delicate tannins; sweet mellow top notes followed by savory undertones of salted caramel with floral hints; noted for a remarkable 'ooika' fragrance, described as a captivatingly refreshing aroma
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
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- Price
- $20.00 USD
- Size
- 20g (also sold in 100g and 1kg sizes at separate URLs, not fetched)
- Grade
- Ceremonial-grade
- Tasting Notes
- Deeply rich emerald green cordial with robust body, sweet-savory undertones, floral notes and delicate tannins; sweet mellow top notes followed by savory undertones of salted caramel with floral hints; noted for a remarkable 'ooika' fragrance, described as a captivatingly refreshing aroma
- Name Meaning
- Meiko is an epithet referencing the beautiful budding of a flowering plant
- Brewing Instructions
- Place 1/2 tsp (approx. 2 bamboo scoops, ~1g) of matcha in a matcha bowl; wet with 15ml water at 70C/160F, knead until a smooth paste forms; add remaining 70ml water and mix until consistent; roll the liquid around the palate to appreciate the full flavor anatomy
- Storage
- Store in a cool dry place, away from moisture, sunlight, and odors; refrigerate after opening for maximum flavor and potency
- Review Count
- 782
- Review Rating Distribution
- 93% five-star (725), 5% four-star (38), 1% three-star (9), 1% two-star (7), 0% one-star (3)
Research notes
Highest review count among all 12 products checked (782). No cultivar, region/farm, certifications, harvest timing, awards, shelf life, or ingredients list disclosed on this page.
