Organic Signature Matcha

Name: Organic Signature Matcha
Brand: Mizuba Tea Co
Price: 22 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Shizuoka

SweetUmamiGrassyCreamyRich

From $22.00 (50g)

~$0.44 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Shizuoka

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Shizuoka, Japan

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Tasting notes

Full-bodied, well-balanced flavor experience with lush creaminess balanced by savory, grassy sweetness

Beautifully verdant coloring

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

50g — $22.00

100g — $44.00

Full details

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Price: $44.00
Size Options: 100g bag (~40 servings) or 50g (~20 servings)
Grade Tier: Described by Mizuba as 'culinary matcha' - the page explicitly clarifies this label 'doesn't mean low-quality'
Product Identity Note: Page states this is 'the exact same tea as Organic Culinary Matcha, just with a new name and beautiful new packaging'
Region Farm: Shade-grown and stone-milled to order from 'our producer partner's organic farms in Shizuoka, Japan'
Cultivation Method: Grown solely with natural, organic fertilizers, no agricultural chemicals or pesticides
Processing: Stone milled in Japan via a 'time-intensive process'
Certifications: Non-GMO, certified radiation and heavy metal free; organic certified
Harvest Timing: Tencha leaves harvested 'from leaves a little down the stem' (i.e., not the premium first-flush/top leaves used in ceremonial-grade products)
Tasting Notes: { "flavor": "Full-bodied, well-balanced flavor experience with lush creaminess balanced by savory, grassy sweetness", "color": "Beautifully verdant coloring" }
Usage Pairings: Pairs well with honey, milk and alternative milk, chocolate, jammy red fruits (strawberry, cherry, raspberry), all citrus, mint, lavender, coconut, anise, ginger, almond, and vanilla flavors
Brewing Instructions: Warm matcha bowl with hot water; add 1.5-2g (1 tsp) matcha; add 1oz of 160-175°F water, whisk into paste; add 1.5-2oz more water; whisk with chasen until fully aerated; noted as suitable for koicha preparation
Shipping Note: Standard shipping applies; free shipping over $85 (site-wide policy referenced on page)
Availability Status: Sold Out, with 'Notify Me When It's Available' option

Research notes

No ingredients list, review ratings, shelf life, or award mentions found on page. Notably, this page is reached via the URL slug 'culinary-organic-matcha' even though the on-page product name is 'Organic Signature Matcha' - the page itself explains this is a rebrand of the former 'Organic Culinary Matcha' product.