Tsujiki Tea Garden

#0680.K6 Tsujiki: Samidori - Imperial Ceremonial Grade Single Cultivar Modern Uji Matcha by Master Kyoto Tea Farmer Tsuji Kiyoharu 辻喜の抹茶さみどり

Sourced from Master Tsuji Kiyoharu's esteemed Tsujiki Tea Garden in Uji, Kyoto, this single-cultivar ceremonial matcha showcases the Samidori variety, a heritage strain whose name translates to "early green." Crafted by a fifth-generation tea farmer whose competition-winning tencha fields have earned him Japan's prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Agriculture, this matcha reflects meticulous stewardship—from monthly soil analysis and annual amino acid testing to handpicked harvesting and traditional stone grinding. The leaves are steeped in centuries-old cultivation wisdom while benefiting from modern refinements, then aged five months before processing to develop their full character. Expect a vibrant umami-forward profile with delicate sweetness and the refined elegance characteristic of Uji's finest ceremonial grades.