Keiko Uchida Single Origin / Single Estate Matcha - Kurenai

"Samidori" is the one of the main types of the Uji variety and one of the most popular. This is the most cultivated variety of hand-harvested Tencha in Uji as it has a thick stem and high water content as well as a longer yield period to pick it. It is a variety that is popular for its taste and aroma. Its gentle umami flavour—unique to the native Uji cultivar— and smooth character making it an approachable and enjoyable choice for a broad range of people, from matcha newcomers to seasoned enthusiasts alike.

• Variety : Samidori
• Net Weight: 20g
• Handpicked leaves 
• Single Origin Single Estate Matcha refers to matcha made from tea leaves grown on a specific farm within a defined region, ensuring both farm and geographical consistency in flavour.

Unique story behind this matcha:

Tea picking in Uji takes place for three weeks each spring, with 30 to 40 pickers working from 6 am to 6 pm daily. Traditionally, local housewives participated, but now retired men and Japanese tea instructors are also joining the workforce due to societal changes.

Uji tea is grown using high-quality organic fertilisers, including rapeseed, sesame, and fish fertiliser. Pressed fertilisers are preferred over chemical-based fertilisers, with the fish fertiliser offering a pleasant scent upon delivery.

Each tea ridge in the tea farm has its own unique aroma, distinct from matcha but recognisably "tea." As the leaves open, a powdery fragrance fills the air, enhancing the tea-picking experience.

In Japan, the japanese camellia 'tsubaki' by which matcha is from comes in a variety of types. Known to be used in Japanese tea rooms, the camellia is a flower with an eternal beauty. All of our Keiko Uchida matcha is named after different camellia varieties.