YAME MATCHA SAEMIDORI 30 g

Made from single-cultivar Saemidori leaves harvested in May in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, this ceremonial-grade matcha delivers an exceptional umami experience with the soft sweetness that Yame matcha is celebrated for. Bright, creamy, and refreshing with a clean lingering finish.

• Origin: Yame , Fukuoka prefecture, Japan
• Harvest: 1st
• Cultivar: Saemidori (single cultivar)

Aroma & Flavor

• Koicha (thick): Nutty, deep umami
• Usucha (thin): Cocoa notes with soft sweetness
• Character: Vibrant, creamy, and refreshing with a lively spring energy and a clean lingering finish

This matcha is all about an experience of large umami in mouth and this sweetness specific to Yame Matcha.

How to prepare the matcha.

• Put 2g (2 chashaku scoop) matcha powder into a tea bowl.
• Pour 50 ml of hot water (70℃) over the powder and whisk it with a chasen.
• When all the small lumps are mixed, add 40 ml of water more, continuing to whisk until high foam forms.
• After the matcha is done, drink it immediately, because as it cools down it gets bitter.