First Flush Ceremonial Grade Matcha

Name: First Flush Ceremonial Grade Matcha
Brand: Dona
Price: 40 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Kagoshima

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From $40.00 (30g)

~$1.33 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Region

Kagoshima

Sourcing

Kagoshima, Japan

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Tasting notes

Toasty, nutty-like aroma with a clean & mellow vegetal finish devoid of bitterness

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

30g — $40.00

100g — $100.00

Full details

Everything disclosed on the product page (20 fields)▾

Sizes And Prices: [ { "size": "30g Tin", "price_usd": 40, "sku": "LL-1001" }, { "size": "100g Bag", "price_usd": 100, "sku": "LL-1002" } ]
Price Note: The page's default add-to-cart button displays '$40.00' regardless of which size is pre-selected in the visible summary text, but the underlying product data confirms the 100g Bag is actually priced at $100.00, not $40.00 — verified via the store's own product JSON feed.
Grade: Ceremonial grade / First Flush
Description: This matcha comes from several small producers in Japan, all dedicated to their craft. We select each matcha based on their similar flavor profiles: fresh, smooth, and toasty matcha with a clean finish. The matcha is hand-plucked, traditionally stone-milled, and air-freighted to ensure optimal freshness.
First Flush Explanation: First flush marks the first harvest of tea leaves in early spring, when tea bushes awaken from winter slumber. During the colder months, growth slows while flavor and sugars develop within young, tender leaves. The first flush pluck yields vibrant green matcha with exceptional smoothness and depth, making it the ideal harvest for ceremonial grade.
Origin General: Kagoshima, Kyoto & Shizuoka, Japan (stated as the general sourcing regions for the product line)
Origin Per Size From Ingredients Tab: { "30g_tin": { "origin": "Kyoto", "technique": "Shade grown, freshly milled", "farm_type": "Small family farm", "tasting_notes": "Toasty, buttery, smooth" }, "100g_bag": { "origin": "Kagoshima", "technique": "Shade grown, freshly milled", "farm_type": "Family farm", "tasting_notes": "Nutty, silky, fresh" } }
Brewing Instructions: { "how_to_make_matcha": "Scoop 1 teaspoon of matcha. Slowly combine with 2.5oz of water at 175°F. Whisk to remove lumps and continue until bubbly & frothy. Sip as is or make a matcha latte.", "latte": "Brews one 8oz drink. Pour matcha over 5-6oz of steamed milk or pour over iced milk." }
Processing: Hand-plucked, traditionally stone-milled, air-freighted directly from Japan; fired at higher heat than typical matcha (stated as the reason for its toasty, nutty flavor profile)
Flavor Profile General: Toasty, nutty-like aroma with a clean & mellow vegetal finish devoid of bitterness
Sourcing Claim: Unlike most matcha available in the US, ours arrives via air-freight direct from Japan to ensure the freshest, smooth, velvety flavor without any of the bitter or astringent notes.
Subscription Options: Subscribe & receive free shipping; delivery every 2 weeks (both sizes) or every 4 weeks (100g bag)
Reviews: { "total_reviews": 15, "sample_reviews": [ "Susan S. (verified buyer, 30g Tin): 'Very good!'", "Samantha S. (verified buyer, 30g Tin): 'I'm really particular about my matcha and love the flavor of this one. I find it whisks well too.'", "Chelsea C. (verified buyer, 30g Tin): 'My favorite place to get my matcha!'", "Marina P. (verified buyer, 100g Bag): 'Amazing matcha! The best I've tried so far'", "Fez A. (verified buyer, 100g Bag): 'It was delicious! Real earthy flavor!!'" ] }
Related Products: [ "Matcha Whisk ($18.00)", "Dona x Hario Matcha Set ($125.00, includes ceremonial matcha, double-walled chawan, bamboo whisk & scoop, whisk stand)", "The Matcha & Whisk Bundle ($56.00)" ]
Gift Wrapping Option: +$6 for custom gift-wrapping (bundle only)
Certifications Awards: None listed on page
Ingredients Beyond Matcha: None specified — product appears to be 100% matcha powder
Shelf Life: Not disclosed
Company Address: DRINKDONA / Dona Chai LLC, 1365 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
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Research notes

Data captured by programmatically clicking through the page's ABOUT/BREW/INGREDIENTS/TASTING NOTES tabs via live browser JS execution, since the tab panel content is not present in a simple text/HTML dump. Cross-verified size pricing against the store's own product JSON API to resolve a display ambiguity.