Yamamasa Koyamaen - Samidori

🍃 Matcha Samidori (さみどり)

• Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
  
• Producer: Yamamasa Koyamaen (Est. Early Edo Period)
  
• Ingredients: 100% Japanese green tea (matcha)

🌿 Tasting Profile

• Color: Bright, fresh verdant green — reminiscent of spring’s first leaves
• Aroma: Clean and inviting, with light vegetal notes and a gentle creaminess
• Flavor: Balanced and easy to enjoy — a smooth umami foundation with subtly muted bitterness and a soft, lingering sweetness
• Texture: Velvety and mild, offering a comforting mouthfeel characteristic of a high-quality daily usucha.
• Character: Samidori is a versatile ceremonial-grade matcha well-suited for usucha (thin tea) and equally delightful in matcha lattes. It’s both approachable for newcomers and satisfying for connoisseurs.

🌸 Inspiration

The name Samidori evokes the vibrant, fresh green of early-season foliage — a symbol of renewal and vitality. Like the first flush of new leaves, this matcha offers clarity, balance, and a gentle awakening of the senses.

☕ Enjoy it

A perfect choice for daily ritual, Samidori bridges tradition and ease. Ideal for morning usucha, relaxing matcha lattes, and culinary creations — whether you're pairing it with light sweets or incorporating it into baking, it brings natural matcha flavor without overpowering.

🏯 About Yamamasa Koyamaen

Since the early Edo period, Yamamasa Koyamaen has perfected matcha cultivation in Uji–Okura, earning 18 tea names from grand masters and multiple national awards. Every step — from cultivar selection to stone‑grinding — is done in‑house to uphold purity and character. The result: matcha that embodies Uji’s essence — a legacy of patience, precision, and spiritual depth in every bowl.