CeremonialUji Kyoto Premium Ceremonial Grade Matcha
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji, Yabukita cultivar
SweetUmamiSmoothRichDelicate
From $24.99 (30g)
~$0.83 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Cultivar
Yabukita
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Umami, rich, smooth, naturally-sweet; described as 'a symphony of smooth, umami-rich notes with a delicate sweetness and none of the bitterness you may experience with lower grade matcha'
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
77 mg/g
Yabukita cultivar — Shimadzu Corp. / NARO joint HPLC analysis, Application News No. L583 (2020) — Yabukita cultivar, 7.70 g/100g EGCG
Pricing as disclosed
30g — $24.99
30g — $27.99
113.4g — $75.99
226.8g — $128.99
453.6g — $257.99
1000g — $567.49
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (12 fields)▾
- Price Size Variants
- [ "30g loose tea sample - $24.99", "30g bag in tin", "4 oz bag of loose tea", "8 oz bag of loose tea", "16 oz bag of loose tea", "1kg bag of loose tea" ]
- Grade Tier
- Ceremonial Grade, described as 'best in class'
- Cultivars
- Yabukita & Gokou
- Region Farm
- Uji, Kyoto — described as sourced from 'best tea farms in Japan'
- Tasting Notes
- Umami, rich, smooth, naturally-sweet; described as 'a symphony of smooth, umami-rich notes with a delicate sweetness and none of the bitterness you may experience with lower grade matcha'
- Ingredients
- Matcha (shade-grown tea leaves)
- Brewing Instructions
- 1-2 teaspoons, 170-180°F, 475 ml (8oz) water, steep 3 minutes, yield 16-20 cups per 1 oz
- Caffeine Level
- Medium; page also claims 'natural L-theanine' promotes 'calm focus' with a 'gentle, sustained boost of caffeine'
- Certifications Testing
- Claims tea is 'Tested for Purity' via ICP-MS lab analysis for arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury; supports Ethical Tea Partnership
- Health Marketing Claims
- Rich in EGCG antioxidants; 'packed with natural L-theanine'
- Review Rating Count
- 90% five-star (9 of 10 reviews), 10 total reviews
- Customer Reception
- Customers praise bright green color, smooth flavor, versatility for whisked prep and lattes per search summary
Research notes
Page frames product against generic 'lower grade matcha' as a competitive/marketing claim rather than disclosing a specific competitor.
