Matcha Saemidori is made purely from a single tea cultivar, Saemidori (冴緑), which means “bright green.” Saemidori is noted for having low bitterness and a lush, savory umami taste with an invigoratingly fresh mouthfeel. Brimming with amino acids, Saemidori is one of the most prized cultivars for matcha and is among the first tea cultivars to be harvested each spring. This Organic, Ceremonial quality expression of Matcha Saemidori is produced in the beautiful Kirishima Mountain volcanic region of southern Japan.
Nutritional Facts: Serving size 1tsp (2g) Calories 10, Total fat 0g (0% DV), Saturated Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg (0%DV), Sodium 0mg (0% DV), Total Carb. Less than 1g (0% DV), Dietary Fiber less than 1g (2% DV), Total Sugars 0g, Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV), Protein less than 1g (not a significant source of protein), Vitamin D 0mcg (0% DV), Calcium 5mg (0% DV), Iron 0mg (0% DV), Potassium 50mg (2% DV)
Caffeine
Origin
Kirishima Mountain, Japan
About this Product
Matcha Saemidori is made purely from a single tea cultivar, Saemidori (冴緑), which means “bright green.” Saemidori is noted for having low bitterness and a lush, savory umami taste with an invigoratingly fresh mouthfeel. Brimming with amino acids, Saemidori is one of the most prized cultivars for matcha and is among the first tea cultivars to be harvested each spring. This Organic, Ceremonial quality expression of Matcha Saemidori is produced in the beautiful Kirishima Mountain volcanic region of southern Japan.
Nutritional Facts: Serving size 1tsp (2g) Calories 10, Total fat 0g (0% DV), Saturated Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg (0%DV), Sodium 0mg (0% DV), Total Carb. Less than 1g (0% DV), Dietary Fiber less than 1g (2% DV), Total Sugars 0g, Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV), Protein less than 1g (not a significant source of protein), Vitamin D 0mcg (0% DV), Calcium 5mg (0% DV), Iron 0mg (0% DV), Potassium 50mg (2% DV)
Tasting Notes
Saemidori is noted for having low bitterness and a lush, savory umami taste with an invigoratingly fresh mouthfeel.
Ingredients
Organic green tea
Traditional Preparation
Sift 1 tsp (1.5g) into a tea bowl. Add 2.5 oz (75ml) water at 165°F Whisk until creamy and foamy with a bamboo chasen (whisk).
