Ceremonial Matcha

Name: Ceremonial Matcha
Brand: Paragon Tea Room

Ceremonial, sourced from Shizuoka

Grassy

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Shizuoka

Sourcing

Shizuoka, Japan

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Tasting notes

Slightly grassy and not bitter even with no sweetener

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

30g — $35.00

100g — $98.00

Full details

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Price: From $35.00 CAD
Sizes: [ "30g", "100g" ]
Stock Status: Sold out / unavailable (both sizes) at time of fetch
Grade: Described as 'highest quality conventional Matcha with a fine texture' (explicitly NOT labeled organic -- called 'conventional')
Region Origin: Shizuoka, Japan; specifically Kakegawa region
Agricultural Practice: Chagusaba traditional agricultural practice
Tasting Notes: Slightly grassy and not bitter even with no sweetener
Recommended Uses: Great for matcha shots, tea, and lattes
Shelf Life: 1 year
Storage: Best kept refrigerated when not in use; comes in resealable airtight pouch, or store in a solid-color airtight container in cool, dry conditions
Freshness Practice: Imported monthly from Japan; ground fresh upon ordering
Serving Yield: { "30g": "approximately 10 servings for 12oz hot lattes, or 8 servings for 16oz iced lattes", "100g": "approximately 33 servings for 12oz hot, or 25 servings for 16oz iced" }
Certifications: None stated; explicitly described as conventional (not organic)
Brand Story: Sourcing emphasizes 'ancient agricultural wisdom' and biodiversity preservation; farming stories shared on Instagram

Research notes

Notably the only one of the three Paragon products explicitly labeled 'conventional' rather than organic. Detailed, quantified serving-yield guidance by size and drink format is unusually thorough compared to other brands surveyed.