Samidori Matcha | Uji, Kyoto, Japan

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An elegant expression of Samidori, a traditional Japanese tea cultivar closely associated with the historic tea-growing region of Uji, Kyoto.

Sourced from a single estate in Uji, our Samidori is produced from carefully cultivated, first-flush leaves. The same family farm also produces our Uji Hikari and Asahi, offering a rare opportunity to experience the distinct characteristics of individual cultivars grown under the care of one producer.

Samidori is particularly admired for its harmonious balance of sweetness and umami. Smooth and beautifully rounded, this matcha reveals notes of sweet cream and almond, followed by a deeper, lingering savory character.

Refined without being overpowering, it offers an inviting introduction to the complexity of single-cultivar matcha.

SIZE

30 Grams

NOTES

Almond
Sweet cream
Deep umami

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CATEGORY, REGION & CAFFEINE

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

Cultivar: Samidori (single cultivar)
Harvest: First flush
Texture: Smooth, creamy, rounded
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.

An elegant expression of Samidori, a traditional Japanese tea cultivar closely associated with the historic tea-growing region of Uji, Kyoto.

Sourced from a single estate in Uji, our Samidori is produced from carefully cultivated, first-flush leaves. The same family farm also produces our Uji Hikari and Asahi, offering a rare opportunity to experience the distinct characteristics of individual cultivars grown under the care of one producer.

Samidori is particularly admired for its harmonious balance of sweetness and umami. Smooth and beautifully rounded, this matcha reveals notes of sweet cream and almond, followed by a deeper, lingering savory character.

Refined without being overpowering, it offers an inviting introduction to the complexity of single-cultivar matcha.

SIZE

30 Grams

NOTES

Almond
Sweet cream
Deep umami

Learn More ↗

CATEGORY, REGION & CAFFEINE

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

Cultivar: Samidori (single cultivar)
Harvest: First flush
Texture: Smooth, creamy, rounded
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:

LIGHTLY VEGETAL

Earthy and green, vegetal notes evoke the taste of fresh, tender vegetables like spinach or green beans, offering a savory, slightly grassy flavor with a crisp finish.

CREAMY

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

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.

 

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 BREWING METHOD

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