Single Estate
Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan.
Single Cultivar
Samidori cultivar.
10 years.
Green Tea
Pesticide-free Matcha.
New Harvest
Spring 2022.
About the manufacturer
Pesticide free and organic matcha from Kyoto. Besides matcha they also produce sencha and black tea, but only if a secondary harvest is necessary to maintain the vitality of their tea bushes.
About the tea garden
Damu-hata
ダム畑
30 ares.
Tea farm.
Altitude 200m.
New garden planted 10 years ago. Cultivated in a way that doesn’t burden the plants and fertilised in a way that still maintains the features of the garden’s specific soil.
Soil type:
Granite geology; Decomposed granite soil.
Direction and angle:
15 degrees Northeast.
Ridge direction and shape:
Vertically east to west.
About the climate
Climate:
Cold region surrounded by mountains.
Surroundings and environmental circumstances:
The farm is positioned in the vicinity of a dam, which is far away from the activity of the town. Fogs and mists occur often, improving the tea’s aroma.
About the tea cultivar species
Cultivar details - Samidori
Breeder:
Masajirō Koyama.
History:
Derived from a tea bush native to the Uji region. Registered in 1953.
Growth:
Intermediate grower with a wide period for harvest.
Specifications:
Its growth is absolutely vertical making it a highly suitable species for the purpose of handpicking. The young leaf is juicy, shimmering with a lustrous pale green color, favorable for matcha making it a preferred tencha cultivar. Its yield is good.
Brewing guidelines
Suggested measurements for 1 bowl of ‘koicha’ thick tea.
Measurements per person (multiply by as many persons needed).
Amount of tea
4g
(three heaping tea scoops)
Water temperature
90℃
Water amount
30cc
Steeping duration
Stir firmly
with a bamboo tea whisk
Additional comments:
Stir the tea powder and hot water with a bamboo tea whisk until the tea becomes like a paste with a glassy smooth surface.
Be careful to break up lumps that may linger at the bottom of the bowl.
Additional impressions:
When blended as thick tea this tea produces a minimum amount of bitters and astringency, and treats its drinker to a fragrant and creamy delight.
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Robbie (verified owner) –
A mellow and full-bodied matcha that is perfect for everyday drinking, or for ceremonial use. No astringency with a welcoming sweet aftertaste. A very good price for a high quality koicha-grade matcha.
Richard Panse (verified owner) –
A very special matcha that is very light and delicious. It has a unique aftertaste that is very pleasing. I am sampling all of the Tea Crane Matcha one at a time and they are all excellent. When one brand of match is finished I go onto the next. I’m keeping a list of all my purchases and rating them as I go along. So far it has been a fun and tasty few months.
Jon Hutson –
This matcha is very smooth and delicious. The matcha powder is a vibrant green with a pleasant smell.
RJ –
There isn’t much I can say that has not already been said. Very delicious, and a must try for anyone who loves Koicha (…or Usucha, I imagine. Though I have not tried that myself yet. Haha!).