Ceremonial Yame Single Cultivar Organic Matcha
Organic Saemidori Matcha
Organic Yame Matcha

Organic Ceremonial Single Cultivar Yame Matcha 30g

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Matchasome’s single-estate, single cultivar organic ceremonial-grade matcha is crafted from a small family-run tea farm in Yame, Fukuoka, in southern Japan. Saemidori cultivar is renowned for its mild astringency, natural sweetness, and umami flavor, making it a preferred choice to produce premium teas such as gyokuro and matcha. The name Saemidori translates to “vivid green,” a nod to its vibrant, bright green hue as opposed to the deeper, darker green of the renowned Okumidori cultivar.  

Our Yame matcha is cultivated on a mountain at approximately 400 meters elevation, where the plants benefit from abundant sunlight throughout the day and well-drained soil. Over 45 years ago, the current farm owner’s father began cultivating tea without pesticides after falling ill, laying the foundation for the farm’s commitment to organic practices. 

30g serves ~15 portions

Flavor Profile

Deeply sweet, rounded umami with little bitterness; suitable to drink pure as usucha and matcha latte.

Origin

Yame, Fukuoka, Japan

Yame is celebrated for its exceptional matcha due to its ideal climate, misty conditions, and nutrient-rich soils. With a long-standing tradition of tea cultivation and a focus on quality over quantity, Yame's limited production and export volume have kept it relatively lesser-known on the global stage. Nonetheless, its reputation for premium tea remains revered among connoisseurs.

Cultivar

Saemidori

How to prepare

Matcha Shot: Sift 1 tsp (2-2.5g) of matcha powder into a bowl. Pour 30-40 ml of warm water at 70ºC (158°F). Whisk in fast zip-zag motion for around 30 seconds until frothy and clump-free.

Usucha: To drink it pure as usucha, add 30-40ml more water to the matcha shot. Enjoy hot or over ice.

Matcha Latte: Add 200-300ml of your favorite milk to the matcha shot. Enjoy hot or over ice.

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FAQs

Is Yame matcha is considered prestigious in Japan?

While Uji and Kyoto have become synonymous with Japanese matcha worldwide, Yame has historically stayed under the international radar, despite being one of Japan's most respected tea regions.

Why isn't Yame tea more well-known globally?

Yes. Yame's tea farms are mostly small, family-run operations that have prioritized quality over scale for generations. Many of these farmers have long-standing relationships with Japanese tea masters, specialty tea shops, and connoisseurs, so there's been little need or capacity to expand internationally. Exporting also requires meeting different regulatory and logistical demands, which can be challenging for smaller producers.

Why is Matchasome excited to share Yame matcha with the world?

Because Yame is one of Japan's best-kept tea secrets. By partnering directly with a small family-run farm in Yame, we're helping bring this prestigious, deeply traditional matcha to a global audience that has rarely had the chance to experience it.

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