__full__ — Valerie Urfav Matcha

| Attribute | Reported details | |-----------|------------------| | | Dull green to yellowish (suggests lower-grade or aged matcha) | | Texture | Slightly gritty, not ultra-fine (indicates possible culinary grade) | | Taste | Bitter, astringent, lacking umami; some report “hay-like” or “fishy” | | Origin | Never stated — no certification (JAS, organic, etc.) | | Price | Varies wildly: $8–25 for 30g (suspiciously cheap for ceremonial grade) |