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Organic Matcha

Ceremonial, sourced from China

SweetUmamiGrassyNuttyRich

$89.95 (453.6g)

~$0.20 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

China

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

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China, China

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Tasting notes

"Complex and naturally sweet grassy aroma, with umami and vegetal richness, hints of nutty notes, and a touch of fresh astringency" (same descriptive copy used on the Ceremonial Grade-A page)

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

453.6g — $89.95

Full details

Everything disclosed on the product page (15 fields)
Price Usd
$89.95 (Bulk, 1 LB) — confirmed via raw Shopify product JSON as the only listed variant
Size
Bulk, 1 LB (~600 servings per package)
Grade
Not explicitly labeled ceremonial or culinary grade on this page
Origin Region
China
Certifications
USDA Certified Organic; Kosher-certified
Lifestyle Claims
Vegan, Paleo, Keto
Company Badges
Colorado Company, Women Owned, Certified B Corporation
Tasting Notes
"Complex and naturally sweet grassy aroma, with umami and vegetal richness, hints of nutty notes, and a touch of fresh astringency" (same descriptive copy used on the Ceremonial Grade-A page)
Appearance
Fine stone-ground green tea powder; reviewers describe color as pale/olive green rather than bright green
Brewing Instructions
1/2-1 teaspoon per 6 oz water, 170°F, instant steeping time; can be whisked hot or blended into cold water
Ingredients
"Organic matcha green tea" — no additional ingredients listed
Caffeine Level
Medium
Packaging
Tea sachets made from NeoSoilon®, described as non-GMO, sugarcane-derived, non-petroleum-based material
Shipping
Free shipping on orders $60+ within lower 48 states; $5.99 flat rate below $60
Reviews
4.27 average rating based on 26 verified reviews — 65% 5-star (17), 15% 4-star (4), 12% 1-star (3); reviewer feedback praised smoothness and value, criticized olive tone and bitterness compared to ceremonial grades

Research notes

Note: this product is not explicitly graded as ceremonial or culinary on-page, and is sourced from China rather than Japan — distinct from all Blue Willow and the other Tea Spot Japan-sourced matchas in this batch.

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