#0028.K6 Obubu Matcha: Samidori Single Cultivar Matcha from Wazuka, KyotoA ceremonial grade matcha coming from the lovely Obubu tea farms in Wazuka, Kyoto prefecture. The samidori cultivar is a rare variety which has its origin in Uji and is mainly grown in Uji and the surrounding areas (such as Wazuka). Although it has a low yield, Samidori makes an excellent matcha, tencha, and gyokuro. Indeed, it is silky and smooth with a subtle sweetness, rich in umami flavour. To produce this matcha, the Samidori tea leaves where

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Ingredient: Green tea

it has notes of lightly grilled zucchini

Oda pottery was founded in 1921

ideal for showcasing the graceful flow of matcha as it’s poured into cups

Finishing - sorting out stems and fannings

oven or dishwasher There may be slight variations

This technique involves many people’s skill in creating tableware

As traditional tea purveyors

Cultivar: Hokumei 北茗

the flavor is more rounded and the sour berry notes are not as potent