First-harvest ceremonial matcha from Yame, Japan. Blended from Yabukita and Saemidori cultivars for vibrant green colour and a clean, lingering finish. Creamy, buttery, and softly nutty, with a strong umami finish.
Description
Grown and blended in Yame usingΒ first-harvest leaves, this ceremonial matcha is made exclusively from the Yabukita and Saemidori cultivars. The result is something you'll notice immediately: a vivid green colour, a strong grassy flavour, a deep smoothness that never crosses into sharpness, and an aroma that opens with fresh, earthy warmth and quiet nutty undertones.
Low astringency. No hollow vegetal flatness. Just the full, composed character of Japanese ceremonial matcha done properly. Features a creamy, buttery character with a deep umami finish, and that quiet hint of popcorn that makes this matcha genuinely hard to forget.
As a Yame-grown matcha, it naturally carries a deeper umami character and grassiness than many lighter ceremonial matchas. Umami is often described as a rich, savoury depth that adds body and complexity to the cup, similar to the satisfying richness found in broths, aged cheeses, or slow-cooked foods, but expressed here in a clean and refined tea form.
Crafted from the season's earliest and most prized flush, when the tea plant's energy is concentrated and the flavour is at its most refined.
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Cultivar: Yabukita & Saemidori
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Aroma: Fresh and earthy, with nutty undertones
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Style: Smooth, balanced, creamy, buttery
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Finish: Clean, lingering, low astringency, roasted nuts
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, GMO-Free, Sugar-Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian.
A note on packaging: Tin and pouch colours may vary. Colours are assigned at random and cannot be selected at this time.
*Tasting notes and colour descriptions reflect general sensory perception and data provided by our supplier, and may vary by individual preference, preparation method, and seasonal batch. We do our best to describe each product as accurately as possible.
*The image is for reference purposes only. The actual colour may vary slightly due to differences in the seasonal batch.
Why Yabukita & Saemidori Cultivars?
Most ceremonial matcha is made from a single cultivar. We chose two for this matcha and it matters.
Yabukita is the most widely cultivated tea plant in Japan, and for good reason: it delivers exceptional consistency season after season, with a naturally sweet, well-rounded base and reliable umami depth. When grown in Yame's climate and shaded in the traditional way, it produces leaves with a richness that more exotic cultivars often can't match for regularity.
Saemidori, whose name translates roughly to "vivid green", is prized for exactly that: its colour is exceptional. A bright, almost electric jade green that signals freshness and quality at a glance. Beyond aesthetics, Saemidori contributes a softer, gentler sweetness and rounds out any sharper edges in the cup.
Together, they balance each other. Yabukita provides the umami backbone and depth. Saemidori lifts the colour and softens the overall profile. The result is a matcha that's both visually striking and genuinely complex to drink, without veering into the sharpness or heavy grassiness that some single-cultivar ceremonial grades can carry.
Ingredients
Ceremonial-grade green tea fine powder
Character
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Thickness: Medium
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Sweetness: Soft and restrained
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Umami: Deep and pronouncedΒ
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Astringency: Low
This depth of umami gives the matcha its signature richness, present and memorable, without becoming overpowering.
Origin
Yame, Fukuoka, Japan
