Rooibos Matcha (Organic)
CulinaryOrganicFrom $12.99 (28.3g) (~$0.46/g)
Pricing as disclosed
- 28.3g — $12.99
- 113.4g — $41.99
- 226.8g — $72.99
- 453.6g — $123.99
Flagged inconsistencies on the brand's own page
- Two different, non-equivalent brewing instructions appear on the same product page: a paste/latte method (1/2 tsp in 2oz water + 6oz hot milk/water) versus a standard steep method (1-2 tsp, 205-212°F, 5-7 min steep). Not reconciled on the page.
Everything disclosed on the product page
- Full Title
- Rooibos Matcha (Organic)
- Price Size Variants
- [ "1 oz - $12.99", "4 oz bag", "8 oz bag", "16 oz bag" ]
- Ingredients
- Organic rooibos (single ingredient; no actual green tea)
- Region Farm
- South Africa
- Tasting Notes
- Smooth, earthy, nutty; 'naturally sweet with earthy undertones and a smooth, velvety texture'
- Caffeine Level
- None
- Certifications
- Organic; supports the Ethical Tea Partnership
- Brewing Instructions Variant 1 Product Specific
- 1/2 tsp in 2oz water, stir to a paste-like consistency, add 6oz hot milk or water, sweeten to taste
- Brewing Instructions Variant 2 Standard Block
- 1-2 teaspoons per 8oz serving, 205-212°F, steep 5-7 minutes, yield 8-10 cups per 1 oz
- Description
- Positioned as a caffeine-free herbal alternative delivering 'the creamy, rich flavor of traditional matcha without any actual green tea'
- Review Rating Count
- Multiple positive customer testimonials shown on page, but no aggregate star rating or total review count displayed
Research notes
Page presents two different brewing methods for the same product without reconciling them: a latte-style paste method (1/2 tsp + 2oz water + 6oz milk) alongside the site's standard steeping block (1-2 tsp, 205-212°F, 5-7 min). Both are recorded verbatim rather than picking one.
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)"
}Source →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)"
}Source →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)"
}Source →