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Steven Smith Teamaker

No. 7 Matcha

SweetGrassyNuttyRich$34.99 (40g) (~$0.87/g)

Pricing as disclosed

Tasting notes

Flavor Description: Rich, slightly sweet vegetal flavor

Tasting Notes: Spirulina, cashew, malt

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Everything disclosed on the product page

Product Page Title
Matcha, Single Origin Green Tea - Powdered Tea [40g]
Blend Number
No. 7
Price
$34.99
Size
Powdered Tea [40g]
Servings
Approximately 30 servings per tin
Tea Type
Japanese green tea, single origin
Cultivar Leaf
Made from tender green leaves known as Tencha
Region Farm
Katsura, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Harvest Timing
Harvested in early spring
Shading
Leaves shade-covered for three weeks before harvest to increase chlorophyll and L-Theanine content
Processing
After harvesting: steaming, rolling, drying, and stem/vein removal, then ground on granite stone into powder
Appearance
Brilliant green in color
Flavor Description
Rich, slightly sweet vegetal flavor
Tasting Notes
Spirulina, cashew, malt
Ingredients
Not listed separately from description (single-ingredient matcha implied)
Brewing Instructions
{ "water_temp": "175 degrees F", "amount": "Between 1/2 to 1 tsp (approx. 1 g) matcha per cup", "water_volume": "6-7 ounces", "method": "Whisk vigorously for at least 30 seconds" }
Grade
Not explicitly stated on this page
Certifications
None disclosed on this page
Awards
None disclosed
Shelf Life
Not disclosed on this page
Review Ratings
None disclosed (no star rating or review count visible)
Availability
In stock, Add to cart option present

Research notes

Page found at smithtea.com/products/matcha; site labels it simply 'Matcha' but numbering elsewhere on the site (blend catalog) designates it Blend/No. 7. No grade tier (e.g. ceremonial/culinary), certification, award, shelf-life, or customer review data appears on the page.

Secondary sources

Serious Eatsreview
{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Tested, excluded — Steven Smith Teamaker, Matcha No. 7",
  "notes": "Rich, nutty (walnut) quality but excessive astringency deterred selection. Steven Smith Teamaker not in database."
}
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