Conventional Ceremonial Matcha Gold No. 2

Name: Conventional Ceremonial Matcha Gold No. 2
Brand: Midori Spring
Price: 26 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Kyoto, Yabukita cultivar

SweetNuttyFloralSmooth

From $26.00 (30g)

~$0.87 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Yabukita

Region

Kyoto

Price in context

At $0.87 per gram, it costs less than 57% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 92 Kyoto matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.34 per gram, and this one is well under the regional median. Among Midori Spring's 10 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 7th-cheapest per gram.

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Sourcing

Kyoto, Japan

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Tasting notes

Smooth and toasty with nutty undertones, soft cashew-like sweetness, and a bright, gripping finish; described as less floral than the original 'Gold'

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

77 mg/g

Yabukita cultivar — Shimadzu Corp. / NARO joint HPLC analysis, Application News No. L583 (2020) — Yabukita cultivar, 7.70 g/100g EGCG

Pricing as disclosed

30g — $26.00

60g — $48.00

Full details

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Regular Price: $27.00
Sale Price: $26.00 (3% off)
Unit Price: $0.87/g
Sizes: [ "1 Tin (30g)", "2 Tins (60g)" ]
Additional Discount Mentioned: 7% off (terms/conditions not specified on page)
Grade: Ceremonial
Organic Status: Conventional (non-organic) - page explicitly states 'This matcha is not organic'
Cultivars: [ "Okumidori", "Samidori", "Kanayamidori", "Yabukita", "Sayamakaori" ]
Farm Region: carefully selected farmlands throughout Kyoto prefecture, Japan; specific farm locations kept private per growers' wishes
Servings Per 30g Tin: 15-20 servings
Tasting Notes: Smooth and toasty with nutty undertones, soft cashew-like sweetness, and a bright, gripping finish; described as less floral than the original 'Gold'
Serving Styles: Creamy cold brew or nutty hot tea, koicha or lattes
Cold Brew Instructions: Water temperature 24°C (75°F) or lower; ratios 60:1 (regular), 100:1 (thin), or 30:1 (thicker); just shake or whisk, no steeping required
Hot Brew Instructions: Specific temperature/method not detailed on page; refers to a general '/pages/perfect-matcha-brew' guide
Caffeine Content: approximately 35mg of caffeine per cup made with 1g of matcha powder
Certifications: [ "Vegan", "Whole30 Approved", "Non-GMO" ]
Testing: tested for radiation, heavy metals, and other toxins
Nutritional Claims: packed with amino acids, catechin and antioxidants
Processing: longer roasted tencha to produce warm, nutty profile; small-batch milled
Review Count: 17
Review Rating Breakdown: 94% five-star (16), 6% four-star (1)
Review Score: 93.8/100
Sample Review Quotes: [ "bold matcha flavour with a strong roasted nutty flavour", "tastes like pistachios and a bit of seaweed", "very nutty, not bitter but not super sweet either, creamy and smooth" ]
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