Asahi Matcha | Uji, Kyoto, Japan

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A beautiful expression of Asahi, one of Uji's most prized traditional tea cultivars.

Grown in the historic tea-growing region of Uji, Kyoto, our Asahi Matcha shares the same cultivar as our Honzu Asahi, but is cultivated without the traditional honzu straw-shading method.

The result is a slightly brighter, more expressive interpretation of Asahi, with a delicate balance of natural sweetness, gentle umami, and a pleasantly lingering finish.

Elegant yet approachable, this matcha offers an opportunity to explore how different cultivation methods can reveal distinct characteristics within the same cultivar.

Farmer Notes:
A prized cultivar from Uji, known for its wavy leaves and low yield. Though the picking process is delicate and labor-intensive, the care taken in its cultivation results in a matcha full of rich flavor and unmatched quality.

SIZE

30 Grams

NOTES

Sweet greens
Gentle umami
Delicate

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CATEGORY, REGION & CAFFEINE

Category: Matcha
Region: Uji, Japan
Caffeine: 60–80 Milligrams per 8 OZ. Serving

Cultivar: Asahi
Shading: Non-honzu cultivation
Preparation: Best enjoyed as usucha (thin tea)

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS

We recommend brewing this tea using the Matcha Brewing Method. Scroll down for additional information about this tea, or click here to review exact instructions.

A beautiful expression of Asahi, one of Uji's most prized traditional tea cultivars.

Grown in the historic tea-growing region of Uji, Kyoto, our Asahi Matcha shares the same cultivar as our Honzu Asahi, but is cultivated without the traditional honzu straw-shading method.

The result is a slightly brighter, more expressive interpretation of Asahi, with a delicate balance of natural sweetness, gentle umami, and a pleasantly lingering finish.

Elegant yet approachable, this matcha offers an opportunity to explore how different cultivation methods can reveal distinct characteristics within the same cultivar.

Farmer Notes:
A prized cultivar from Uji, known for its wavy leaves and low yield. Though the picking process is delicate and labor-intensive, the care taken in its cultivation results in a matcha full of rich flavor and unmatched quality.

SIZE

30 Grams

NOTES

Sweet greens
Gentle umami
Delicate

Learn More ↗

CATEGORY, REGION & CAFFEINE

Category: Matcha
Region: Uji, Japan
Caffeine: 60–80 Milligrams per 8 OZ. Serving

Cultivar: Asahi
Shading: Non-honzu cultivation
Preparation: Best enjoyed as usucha (thin tea)

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS

We recommend brewing this tea using the Matcha Brewing Method. Scroll down for additional information about this tea, or click here to review exact instructions.

TASTING NOTES:

SPRING GREENS

Fresh and vibrant, spring greens notes evoke the tender sweetness of young leaves and a crisp, grassy brightness, reminiscent of new growth in early spring.

UMAMI

Deep and savory, umami notes bring a satisfying richness, with hints of brothy or seaweed-like complexity that ground the tea's flavor profile.

CREAMY

Luxuriously smooth and rich, creamy notes envelop the palate with a velvety texture, evoking fresh cream or luscious custard.

REGION:
UJI, JAPAN

Uji, located near Kyoto in Japan, is one of the country's oldest and most prestigious tea-growing regions, renowned for producing exceptional matcha, Gyokuro, and Sencha. The region's temperate climate features warm, humid summers and mild winters, coupled with ample rainfall—ideal for tea cultivation.

Morning mists from nearby rivers, such as the Uji River, provide natural shading that enhances the development of theanine, giving Uji teas their signature sweet, umami-rich flavor. The area's fertile soils and centuries-old cultivation techniques, including meticulous shading methods for premium teas, make Uji a symbol of excellence in Japanese tea production.

CURRENT CONDITIONS:

UJI WEATHER

BREW INSTRUCTIONS:

 

MATCHA BREW METHOD

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