CeremonialKyoto Uji Matcha Green Tea Powder
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji, Okumidori cultivar
$35.00
The price is confirmed, but package size isn't stated anywhere on the page, so we can't show a per-gram figure.
View product→Grade
Ceremonial
Cultivar
Okumidori
Region
Uji
Certification
Organic
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Smooth, mellow, pleasant natural sweetness, 'none of the bitterness found in lower grades'; also described as 'Smooth, vibrant, and naturally sweet, with no bitterness'; vibrant green color in the cup
5/5
4/5
1/5 (minimal)
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)
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (19 fields)▾
- Price
- $35.00 USD
- Size
- 50g
- Grade
- Ceremonial grade; described elsewhere as their 'highest grade matcha'
- Cultivar
- 100% Okumidori cultivar
- Region
- Uji, Kyoto — 'the birthplace of the Japanese tea ceremony'
- Processing
- Traditionally stone milled
- Freshness Claim
- Freshly prepared and shipped in small batches to ensure freshness
- Certifications
- No organic certification mentioned for this specific product
- Tasting Notes
- Smooth, mellow, pleasant natural sweetness, 'none of the bitterness found in lower grades'; also described as 'Smooth, vibrant, and naturally sweet, with no bitterness'; vibrant green color in the cup
- Antioxidant Claim
- 'A single bowl of Kyoto Uji Matcha packs in at least ten times the amount of antioxidants of an equivalent cup of normal green tea'
- Awards Credentials
- Blended for us by the winner of the 46th Japanese Ministry of Agriculture Tea Competition (2016), 'the most prestigious tea competition in Japan'
- Packaging
- Resealable pouches
- Review Rating
- 4.9 out of 5
- Review Count
- 544
- Flavor Profile Gauges
- { "umami": "5/5", "sweetness": "4/5", "astringency": "1/5 (minimal)" }
- Subscription
- Item can be purchased as a deferred/subscription/recurring purchase, subject to cancellation policy authorization
- First Order Promo
- Code FIRSTORDER10 for 10% off via newsletter signup
- Shipping Usa
- Dispatched from Atlanta hub via DHL & USPS; 5-7 days; tracking included; no signature required
- Shipping International
- Ships to over 40 countries worldwide from Japan; processed within 1-2 working days; Australia & Europe estimated 14-21 days
Research notes
Described repeatedly across the site as Ocha & Co.'s top/highest-grade matcha. High review volume (544) relative to most other SKUs, suggesting this is a flagship/bestselling product.
