Barista Blend Matcha

Name: Barista Blend Matcha
Brand: Naoki Matcha
Price: 17.99 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Kagoshima

SweetUmamiEarthySmoothRichBitterAstringent

From $17.99 (39.7g)

~$0.45 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Kagoshima

Certification

Organic

Price in context

At $0.45 per gram, it costs less than 81% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 92 Kagoshima matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $0.90 per gram, and this one is well under the regional median. Among Naoki Matcha's 10 matchas with a confirmed price, this is the 2nd-cheapest per gram.

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

Sourcing

Kagoshima, Japan

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Tasting notes

Robust, earthy matcha flavor with moderate bitterness; some bitterness and a more robust taste, but retains a smooth roasty note and is less astringent than a typical culinary grade matcha

Bitterness, Sweetness, Fragrant Aroma, Umami

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

39.7g — $17.99

99.2g — $33.99

Full details

Everything disclosed on the product page (21 fields)▾

Price: $17.99 USD (sale price)
Sizes: [ "1.4 Ounce (Pack of 1)", "3.5 Ounce (Pack of 1)" ]
Grade: Labeled 'Premium Barista Grade' in one spot and 'Ceremonial Grade' in another (see contradictions)
Origin Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Growing Method: Shade grown
Harvest: Mix
Tasting Notes: Robust, earthy matcha flavor with moderate bitterness; some bitterness and a more robust taste, but retains a smooth roasty note and is less astringent than a typical culinary grade matcha
Flavor Profile Chart Axes: [ "Bitterness", "Sweetness", "Fragrant Aroma", "Umami" ]
Serving Size: 2 grams (1 tsp)
Servings Per Container: 20 servings per 1.4 oz can
Usage Instructions: Use this blend to make matcha lattes at home; use this matcha for lattes
Review Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Review Count: 12
Rating Distribution: { "5_star": 8, "4_star": 2, "3_star": 2, "2_star": 0, "1_star": 0 }
Recommendation Rate: 83% would recommend
Site Wide Claims: [ "More than 100,000 customers a year", "Rated 4.6 across 5,000+ reviews (site-wide)", "Fast Shipping", "Made in Japan", "Free Shipping >$50" ]
Promotions: [ "10% off your first order (newsletter signup)" ]
Certifications: None disclosed (no organic/JAS/USDA mentioned)
Ingredients: Not listed on page
Shelf Life Storage: Not disclosed on page
Stock Status: Not indicated on page

Research notes

Page uses two different grade labels for the same product ('Premium Barista Grade' and 'Ceremonial Grade'); captured verbatim rather than reconciled. Reviews/ratings and promotional claims otherwise fully disclosed.