{"product_id":"single-origin-1st-harvest-saemidori-1kg","title":"1st Harvest Saemidori 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-origin first-harvest Saemidori matcha with natural sweetness, virtually no bitterness and a vivid green colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceremonial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-harvest leaves only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Saemidori\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally sweet, smooth and virtually free from bitterness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid, bright green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea leaf origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kanoya, Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight matcha, traditional preparation and premium matcha drinks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFlavour and Recommended Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaemidori 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight matcha prepared with water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsucha-style thin matcha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional tea preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium hot and iced matcha lattes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha drinks using little or no added sweetener\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-end café drinks where colour and smoothness are important\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate desserts where natural sweetness and colour can remain noticeable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e100% Saemidori Single-Origin Matcha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaemidori 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat Does “Single Origin” Mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle origin indicates that the tea leaves used in this matcha come from one defined growing area rather than being blended across multiple regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat Does “Ceremonial Grade” Mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeremonial 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing ceremonial matcha, consider the harvest, cultivar, origin, flavour, colour and intended use rather than relying only on the grade name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AU MATCHA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44346342572110,"sku":null,"price":298.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/7700\/5390\/files\/14_b53d54e9-b0b6-43f8-8480-8ee6e1d3fd68.png?v=1789586039","url":"https:\/\/aumatcha.com.au\/products\/single-origin-1st-harvest-saemidori-1kg","provider":"AU MATCHA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}