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Rooibos Matcha (Organic)

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

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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)"
}
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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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