Misaki Ceremonial Matcha
The price shown is confirmed, but this product's package size isn't stated anywhere on the page, so we can't show a per-gram figure.
Tasting notes
Tasting Notes: Sweet umami undertones; buttery-sweet broth character; pure umami and roasted caramel aromas; floral and umami notes; described as the sweetest and most luscious taste profile in Matchaeologist's range
Health compounds
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)
Flagged inconsistencies on the brand's own page
- Review count differs between sources: WebSearch summary reported 175 reviews (4.95/5 average) while the direct WebFetch of the product page reported 183 reviews (95% five-star). Both cannot be the live, current figure simultaneously; likely due to caching or a snapshot timing difference rather than the page itself showing two numbers at once.
Everything disclosed on the product page
- Price
- $28.00 USD
- Size
- 20g
- Grade
- Ceremonial-grade, described as 'creme de la creme' of the range
- Cultivar Source
- Uses only the topmost leaves of shade-grown tea trees nurtured for over 30 years before harvest
- Tasting Notes
- Sweet umami undertones; buttery-sweet broth character; pure umami and roasted caramel aromas; floral and umami notes; described as the sweetest and most luscious taste profile in Matchaeologist's range
- 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 using a bamboo whisk 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
- Preparation Methods
- [ "Usucha (thin)", "Koicha (thick)", "matcha lattes", "iced matcha lattes" ]
- Storage
- Store in a cool dry place, away from moisture, sunlight, and odors; refrigerate after opening for maximum flavor
- Nutritional Claims
- Rich in L-theanine and antioxidants
- Review Count
- 183
- Review Rating Distribution
- 95% five-star (173), 5% other ratings (10)
Research notes
A separate WebSearch snippet (not the direct page fetch) cited a slightly different figure of '175 reviews, 4.95/5' for this product; the direct page fetch used for this record returned 183 total reviews. This discrepancy likely reflects review counts changing between snapshots/caches rather than the live page contradicting itself, but is flagged for awareness. No cultivar variety/name (beyond '30 years nurtured' descriptor), specific region/farm, certifications, harvest timing, awards, shelf life beyond storage guidance, or ingredients list disclosed on the fetched page.
Secondary sources
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"tier": "unconfirmed",
"notes": "Confirmed tested in 'Taste Test Part 6', but this session could not retrieve the specific tier/verdict given (no transcript access)."
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