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Matcha Green Tea Powder

CeremonialNishioFrom $12.99 (28.3g) (~$0.46/g)

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Page Title
Matcha Green Tea Powder (also referenced elsewhere as 'Premium Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha')
Price Size Variants
[ "1 oz - $12.99", "100 gram tin", "4 oz bag", "8 oz bag", "16 oz bag", "1 kg bag (bulk, ships 5-7 business days)" ]
Grade Tier
Usucha grade ('made from leaves of young tea trees, vs. koicha which is made from tea leaves at least 30 years old'); described as fine powder 'best for the everyday Matcha drinker'
Cultivar
Described as a 'blend' of cultivars 'to ensure it holds milk and sugar well' (no specific cultivar names given)
Region Farm
Nishio and Aichi regions of Japan
Certifications
Supports the Ethical Tea Partnership
Tasting Notes
Light, grassy, subtly sweet; described elsewhere on page as 'light creamy liquid with a very sweet and mild flavor'
Production Method
Tea bushes shade-grown for about one month prior to harvest to protect leaves from sunlight; leaves ground like flour into fine green powder
Brewing Instructions
1-2 teaspoons in 170-180°F water, 475 ml (8oz), steep 3 minutes
Caffeine Level
Medium
Yield
16-20 cups per 1 oz
Review Rating Count
WebFetch of live page showed 27 total reviews (96% five-star / 26 reviews, 4% one-star / 1 review); a separate web-search snippet reported 4.96/5.0 with 25 total reviews

Research notes

Product also appears in marketing copy as supporting a 'usucha vs koicha' educational framing. Aroma described as silky froth, rich mellow taste, wonderful aroma.

Secondary sources

MatchaReviews.comreview
{
  "rating": "3.5/5",
  "review_summary": "Culinary Teas White Rhino Matcha - a white tea matcha (ground white tea leaves), not green matcha. Light brown powder, thick/rich cup, warm mossy grass notes with floral oolong undertones. Very strong bite and oolong aroma; recommended for adventurous drinkers who like robust flavors.",
  "grade_stated": "Not specified (white matcha)",
  "price_per_oz_stated": "$10.95 (origin: Kenya)"
}
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MatchaReviews.comreview
{
  "rating": "3.5/5",
  "review_summary": "Culinary Teas Matcha Green Tea Powder (Usucha grade). Simple everyday matcha, muted green, leafy/grassy aroma, nice bubbles, creamy/vegetal taste, slightly bitter aftertaste. Affordable, resealable bag; not premium ceremonial.",
  "grade_stated": "Usucha",
  "price_per_oz_stated": "$2.12 (origin: Nishio, Japan)"
}
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MatchaReviews.comreview
{
  "rating": "4/5",
  "review_summary": "Culinary Teas Genmaicha Extra Green Tea with Matcha. Sweet toasted rice smell, smooth sweet taste of toasted rice/green tea/creamy matcha, 'almost like buttered popcorn.' Addictive blend, quality resealable packaging, smooth creamy texture; no cons noted.",
  "grade_stated": "Blend",
  "price_per_oz_stated": "$2.74 (origin: Japan)"
}
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