Ceremonial Grade Matcha · 500g Bag · Organic First Harvest
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At a glance
- Grade: Ceremonial
- Cultivar: Single-cultivar Okumidori
- Origin: Kyushu, Japan
- Harvest: First harvest
- Certification: JAS certified organic
- Size: 500g bag · around 250 serves
- Taste: Smooth, naturally sweet, no bitterness
- Made for: cafes, daily ritual drinkers, recipes and high-volume use
The wholesale-size pack of our Ceremonial Grade Matcha. Same matcha, larger bag, lower cost per serve.
Buying for a cafe or stocking up?
Five or more bags qualifies for volume pricing. See the wholesale page for tier rates, or order a sample pack of both grades for $25 (credited against your first 500g order).
About the cultivar
A single-cultivar matcha made from Okumidori, a late-budding variety known for its nutty, smooth flavour and vivid green colour. Most ceremonial matcha is a blend. Ours is not. Single cultivar means a consistent, recognisable cup every time. The kind of consistency a cafe needs.
Built for cafes and daily drinkers
500g is around 250 serves at 2g per cup. A month or two of daily lattes at home. Roughly two weeks of service at a small cafe. Lower cost per gram than our 100g pouch.
Why organic matters
Less than 5% of tea farms in Japan are certified organic. They sit high on ridges and mountaintops, separated from conventional fields so rain does not carry pesticides into the soil. Harder to grow, more expensive to produce, far less common.
We chose organic because matcha is different from other teas. You drink the whole leaf, ground to a fine powder. Nothing is steeped and discarded. What goes into the soil goes into you. Every batch is JAS certified organic. Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. Lab tested for pesticides and radiation.
Ways to enjoy
Whisk traditionally with hot water. Blend it into a latte. Shake it over ice. Holds up well in smoothie bowls, baking and recipes.
Frequently asked questions
How many serves does a 500g bag make?
Around 250 serves at 2g per cup. A month or two of daily lattes at home. Roughly two weeks of service at a small cafe.
Is this the same matcha as the 30g tin and 100g pouch?
Yes. Same Ceremonial Grade Matcha, just in a larger bag. Shade-grown, handpicked and stone-ground in Kyushu, Japan. First harvest, JAS certified organic.
What is the cost per serve?
$1.46 per cup. Our lowest cost per serve.
What margin can my cafe make per matcha latte?
Iced matcha lattes sell for around $6 to $9.50 across Australian cafes. Hobart and Brisbane tend to sit at the lower end ($6 to $8), Sydney and Melbourne at the higher end ($8 to $9.50).
Cost breakdown with our Ceremonial 500g:
- Matcha (2g serve): $1.46
- Milk, ice and cup: ~$0.90
- All-in cost: ~$2.36
At an $8 sell price (national midpoint), that is around $5.64 margin per latte. About 71% gross margin. At $9 it is around $6.64. Margins vary by cafe scale, rent and packaging.
Does organic justify a higher menu price?
Often, yes. Cafes that highlight "JAS certified" or "organic Japanese matcha" on the menu commonly charge a $1 to $2 premium over standard matcha lattes.
The Australian context supports it. The organic food market is growing around 7% per year and projected to reach $2.3 billion by 2034. Organic-buying customers spend on average 34% more per shop than non-organic shoppers (Woolworths internal data). Matcha drinkers sit squarely in the health-conscious segment most willing to pay for organic.
Every dollar added to the menu price flows directly through. With our Ceremonial 500g at $1.46 matcha cost per cup, charging $9 instead of $8 lifts margin from $5.64 to $6.64 per latte. The wholesale matcha cost barely moves. The premium is pure gross profit.
Tip: name the certification on the menu (JAS organic, Kyushu, Japan). Customers pay more when the organic claim is paired with origin and quality detail.
Can I get a sample before committing?
Yes. Our Wholesale Sample Pack includes 20g of Ceremonial and 20g of Everyday for $25. The cost is fully credited against your first wholesale order of 500g or more.
Do you offer bulk discounts?
Yes. Five or more bags qualifies for volume pricing. See the wholesale page for tier rates or enquire directly.
How should I store a 500g bag?
Sealed, cold and out of light. Once opened, decant into smaller airtight containers and keep refrigerated. The fridge is ideal.
How long does it stay fresh?
Unopened: around 12 months. Opened: best within four to six weeks for the fullest colour and flavour. After that it does not spoil. It softens in colour and aroma over time.
Is this matcha organic?
Yes. Every batch is JAS certified organic and lab tested for pesticides and radiation. Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Where is the matcha from?
Kyushu, in southern Japan. Shade-grown, handpicked and stone-ground from first-harvest tea leaves.
