1st Harvest Saemidori 1kg

Single-origin first-harvest Saemidori matcha with natural sweetness, virtually no bitterness and a vivid green colour.

Single Origin 1st Harvest Saemidori Matcha is made exclusively from first-harvest Saemidori tea leaves grown in Kanoya, Kagoshima. Known for its natural sweetness, smooth flavour and beautiful green colour, Saemidori produces an exceptionally clean and refined style of matcha.

With very little noticeable bitterness and a naturally sweet profile, this matcha is particularly well suited to straight preparation and premium drinks where the quality and character of the tea can be clearly appreciated.

Product Details

• Grade: Ceremonial

• Harvest composition: First-harvest leaves only

• Cultivar: 100% Saemidori

• Flavour: Naturally sweet, smooth and virtually free from bitterness

• Colour: Vivid, bright green

• Tea leaf origin: Kanoya, Kagoshima, Japan

• Processing: Kagoshima, Japan

• Best for: Straight matcha, traditional preparation and premium matcha drinks

Flavour and Recommended Applications

Saemidori is particularly valued for its soft sweetness, smooth mouthfeel and low bitterness. This single-origin matcha expresses those characteristics clearly, with a clean and elegant flavour and a naturally sweet finish.

Its vivid green colour also gives drinks a particularly attractive appearance. When prepared with water, the sweetness and smooth character of the Saemidori cultivar are easy to appreciate, while in milk-based drinks it creates a refined matcha flavour without excessive bitterness.

Recommended Uses

• Straight matcha prepared with water

• Usucha-style thin matcha

• Traditional tea preparation

• Premium hot and iced matcha lattes

• Matcha drinks using little or no added sweetener

• High-end café drinks where colour and smoothness are important

• Delicate desserts where natural sweetness and colour can remain noticeable

100% Saemidori Single-Origin Matcha

This matcha is produced entirely from Saemidori tea leaves grown in Kanoya, Kagoshima. Rather than blending multiple cultivars or growing regions, it is designed to showcase the individual characteristics of Saemidori.

Saemidori is known for producing tea with a bright green appearance, gentle sweetness and very low bitterness. Using only first-harvest leaves further supports the smooth, refined flavour profile of this matcha.

What Does “Single Origin” Mean?

Single origin indicates that the tea leaves used in this matcha come from one defined growing area rather than being blended across multiple regions.

For this product, the tea leaves are grown in Kanoya, Kagoshima and processed in Kagoshima. Combined with the use of 100% Saemidori and first-harvest leaves only, this provides a clear expression of the cultivar and its growing origin.

What Does “Ceremonial Grade” Mean?

Ceremonial grade is not a legally standardised grade in Japan or Australia. For this product, the term describes a first-harvest, single-origin matcha selected for straight preparation and premium applications where sweetness, smoothness, colour and low bitterness are especially important.

When comparing ceremonial matcha, consider the harvest, cultivar, origin, flavour, colour and intended use rather than relying only on the grade name.