Single-cultivar Matcha from Yame, Fukuoka, Japan (KUMAEN)

This Saemidori matcha comes from the same tea field as KUMAEN’s award-winning Saemidori gyokuro—a plot known for producing shaded teas with real depth and structure. The key difference is the shading cover: this matcha lot is produced under tana shading creating a brighter, fresher, more verdant profile.

Shaded for 30 days and hand-picked, it whisks into a soft, creamy, elegant usucha, and holds its own as a rich, powerful koicha with a long finish and a clean, vibrant aroma.

This tea won several awards in recent years among them:

• The Leafies (UK) — Best in Show & Gold, 2024
• Japanese Tea Selection Paris — Encouragement Award, 2022

Producer: KUMAEN (Yamecha Kumaen)

Origin: Joyomachi, Yame, Fukuoka, Japan

Elevation: 350 m

Cultivar: Saemidori

Harvest: May 2025

Shading: ca. 30 days

Picking: Hand-picked