Single Estate
Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
Single Cultivar
Saemidori.
Green Tea
Hand-picked Organic Matcha.
New Harvest
Spring 2022.
About the manufacturer
Yoshiaki Nakanishi
Independent farmer
Organic tencha farmer on his small plot of tea gardens on the plains of Uji. He solely relies on natural enemies and his own eyes to repel bugs and safeguard the bushes of diseases.
About the tea garden
Saemidori
さえみどり
20 ares.
Tea farm.
Matcha “Seian” (聖安) is one of the very few organically produced matcha teas that is suitable for use in the traditional service of thick tea.
The producer of this tea works his approximately 20 ares of tea fields, situated in the outskirts of Uji, all by himself and by hand. Instead of relying on chemical fertilisers, he instead employs straw, fish rests and lees from rape seed as nourishment to imbue the tea with a delicious flavour, while tending carefully to the two layers of covering above the bushes, continuously adjusting the balance of shade according to the position of the sun.
In addition, since the use of chemicals and pesticides has been absolutely omitted, the farmer relies on his own eyes only to discover and remove larger bugs on the tea leaf.
About the tea cultivar species
Cultivar details - Saemidori
Breeder:
Tea and vegetable Research institute in Mie Prefecture..
History:
A breed between Yabukita and Asatsuyu. Registered in 1991 as #40.
Growth:
An early grower sprouting approximately 4 days earlier than Yabukita, with a larger yield than the Yabukita cultivar. It is considered especially suitable for the manufacturing of Sencha and Gyokuro, producing a bright green color on the appearance of the tea leaf. The tea’s aroma is more fragrant than Yabukita with an umami rich body.
Specifications:
Cold resistance similar to Yabukita. Semi-resistant to anthracnose. Weak against ring spot diseases.
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.
Learn more (video content):
Premium Organic Koicha-grade Matcha – Seian 20g
$40.00
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Chris –
A masterpiece of creation, so far my favourite
Richard Panse (verified owner) –
I am hoping to sample all of the Tea Crane’s offerings over time and this matcha is a just incredible. The aroma and the taste are out of this world.
SFK –
I never thought I would care for koicha, but this one made me want more. The moment Seian crawls out of the bowl into your mouth, it feels like all that calming energy when you step into a zen buddhist temple comes rushing in. The rest of the ceremony feels like you’re floating on a cloud, and there is nothing to worry about.