Imperial Grade Matcha Powder

Name: Imperial Grade Matcha Powder
Brand: The Tea Makers of London
Price: 74 USD

Ceremonial, Okumidori cultivar

From $74.00 (40g)

~$1.85 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Okumidori

Price in context

At $1.85 per gram, it costs more than 81% of the other 969 matchas in the database with a confirmed price and size. Among the 510 ceremonial-grade matchas with a confirmed price, the median is $1.00 per gram, and this one is roughly 1.8× the grade median. Among The Tea Makers of London's 4 matchas with a confirmed price, this is its most expensive per gram.

Compared across 970 products with a confirmed price and size, with yen, pound and euro prices converted to dollars. How we research

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

40g — $74.00

100g — $135.00

250g — $270.00

Full details

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Size: 40g Caddy; 100g Caddy; 250g
Price Gbp: 40g Caddy: £54.90; 100g Caddy: £99.95; 250g: £200.00
Price Note: Prices as listed in the brand's own storefront in GBP.
Description: Introducing Imperial Grade Matcha , our most refined, limited-edition matcha to date. Made by the 3 rd generation farmer Yoshiaki and his wife Yuko is solely from the highly renowned Okumidori cultivar, this exceptional tea is shade-grown for over three weeks and stone-ground into an ultra- fine 10-micron powder. Awarded 2 Stars at the 2026 Great Taste Awards, judges praised its "beautiful vibrant green" appearance, "pure luxury" aroma, savoury umami character and elegant finish, describing it as "very special". The result is a vibrant, emerald-green matcha with a rich, velvety texture, intense umami, and natural sweetness. The Imperial Grade Matcha, made from First Flush Okumidori leaves, offers a richer, multi layered profile than our C eremonial Matcha. It opens with intense ly deep umami and soft nori-like savouriness , unfolding into subtle fresh, vegetal and minty shiso leaf tones. A luxuriously creamy mouthfeel carries gentle notes of toasted cashew and a hint of cacao nib, adding nutty warmth and sophistication. The finish lingers with a delicate, natural sweetness , reminiscent of fresh cream, young grass, leaving the palate clean, nourished, and balanced. Compared to ceremonial grade matcha, which leans brighter and more grassy, Imperial Grade delivers a darker, fuller-bodied experience with heightened umami, without any astringency (bitterness) , and a velvety depth that reflects the artistry of its cultivation and the purity of its Okumidori origin. Perfect for traditional preparation or creamy latte , Imperial Grade Matcha is a celebration of purity and tradition. What Makes Our Imperial Matcha So Special Made exclusively with the rare Okumidori cultivar for exceptional natural sweetness and smoothness Grown under shade for 3+ weeks to maximise L-theanine Shade grown First flush harvest, meaning most concentrated chlorophyll resulting in high amino acids . Bold, creamy, umami-rich flavour without bitterness Packed with antioxidants and L-theanine for sustained energy and clarity Hand-harvested first flush matcha What Makes It Imperial Grade? Imperial Grade Matcha uses only Okumidori leaves from the earliest spring harvest ( Ichibancha ) , grown under extended shade to produce a uniquely high concentration of chlorophyll and L-theanine. Ground with precision into a superfine 10-micron powder, it delivers unmatched depth, balance, and vibrancy.
Storefront Tags: [ "Award Winning", "Caffeine_Very High", "Collection_Rare & Limited", "Collection_Single Origin", "Dietary_Gluten Free", "Dietary_Vegetarian & Vegan", "Energy", "Focus & Energy", "Format_Loose Leaf", "Gluten Free", "Green Tea", "health teas", "Healthy", "Immune System", "Japan", "Japanese Tea", "Matcha", "matcha green tea", "No. 60", "Origin_Japan", "Powder", "Rare", "Rare & Limited", "savoury", "Tea", "Type_Green Tea", "Type_Matcha", "Vegan" ]
Storefront Category: Matcha Green Tea

Research notes

Imported 2026-10-05 from the brand's own Shopify storefront feed (https://www.theteamakers.co.uk/products.json); description is the brand's own copy. Archived prices are GBP as listed on that storefront; current prices are re-scraped from the live product page where the site allows it. Not individually hand-verified beyond the feed.