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Sencha Leaf Tea Saemidori

Sencha Leaf Tea Saemidori

Regular price ¥2,300 JPY
Regular price Sale price ¥2,300 JPY
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Saemidori (冴翠) is a single-cultivar kabusecha sencha from Kagoshima, made entirely from the prized Saemidori cultivar — beloved for its natural sweetness and low astringency.

Expect a refined, elegant aroma and a brilliantly clear green liquor. The taste is clean and umami-rich with a delicate sweetness, closing on a crisp finish. A sophisticated single-cultivar tea for discerning menus and retail shelves.

Awards & recognition
2022 — The Leafies (UK), International Tea Awards: Gold Award
2022 — Great Taste Awards (UK): 3 stars, the top rating (second year running)
2021 — Great Taste Awards (UK): 3 stars

Note: This tea is grown without pesticides, but it does not hold JAS organic certification. For that reason it cannot be labelled or sold as “organic”.

Origin: Kagoshima  |  Type: Sencha (Kabusecha)  |  Cultivar: Saemidori (single cultivar)  |  Harvest: 1st Harvest  |  Supply: ~100 kg/month

Recommended for hot and cold brewing. Available in 80g pouches and 1kg wholesale bags.

Saemidori at a glance

Region Kagoshima
Grade Sencha / Gyokuro Leaf
Cultivar Saemidori
Harvest 1st Harvest
Best for loose-leaf brewing
Monthly supply approx. 100 kg/month
Awards Gold Award – The Leafies 2022 (UK); 3 Stars – Great Taste Awards 2021 & 2022 (UK)

Tasting notes

Single-cultivar Saemidori, refined elegant aroma, brilliantly clear green color. Clean and umami-rich with a delicate sweetness and crisp finish.

How to order

Saemidori is sold by the pack and in bulk for cafés and retailers. See the wholesale page for ordering steps and shipping from Japan.

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