Meiko Ceremonial Matcha

Name: Meiko Ceremonial Matcha
Brand: Matchaeologist
Price: 20 USD

Ceremonial, Ooika cultivar

SweetUmamiFloralRichDelicate

$20.00 (20g)

~$1.00 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Ooika

Price in context

At $1.00 per gram, it costs less than 49% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 510 ceremonial-grade matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.00 per gram, and this one is close to the grade median. Among Matchaeologist's 6 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 4th-cheapest per gram.

Compared across 970 products with a confirmed price and size, with yen, pound and euro prices converted to dollars. How we research

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)

Pricing as disclosed

20g — $20.00

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.