Tsuji-sensei, a fifth generation tea farmer, is one of Japan’s top cultivators and producers of tencha, and his Asahi cultivar tea field has helped him win dozens awards over the years at the regional and national level. The accumulation of accolades have led to the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for agriculture in 2017.

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Okumidori cultivar matcha, made with tradition Japanese cultivation and processing methods, from the prize-winning tea garden of the Kuma family.

Instructions for koicha

Use 3g of matcha for 30 ml of water at 80C/175F degrees. Sift the matcha into your bowl, and add the water. Kneed the matcha against the bowl until you form a thick, even syrup.

Instructions for usucha

Use 2g of matcha for 100 ml of water at 80C/175F degrees. Sift the matcha into your bowl, and add the water. Whisk with a bamboo whisk into a smooth liquor.

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*Can color may vary based on availability; the white can is shown for illustrative purposes only.

Okumidori cultivar matcha, made with tradition Japanese cultivation and processing methods, from the prize-winning tea garden of the Kuma family.

Instructions for koicha

Use 3g of matcha for 30 ml of water at 80C/175F degrees. Sift the matcha into your bowl, and add the water. Kneed the matcha against the bowl until you form a thick, even syrup.

Instructions for usucha

Use 2g of matcha for 100 ml of water at 80C/175F degrees. Sift the matcha into your bowl, and add the water. Whisk with a bamboo whisk into a smooth liquor.

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*Can color may vary based on availability; the white can is shown for illustrative purposes only.

Grown without use of pesticides/synthetic fertilizers, the Kodama evokes the delicious bounty of nature with a savoriness that comes from the soil and sunlight filtered through the shade.

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The \"Naturally Grown\" series are products chosen by Yunomi Tea Merchant Ian that have been verified to be grown without use of pesticides / synthetic fertilizers. Products may also be certified organic according to the Japanese JAS standard (valid in Japan…look for the JAS logo on the package) depending on your country

Yunomi Evaluation - 66/100

Based on our own tasting, this product has the following profile. However, tastings are not conducted side by side, and different water, ambient temperature, etc. may affect the outcome. Please use this profile as a simple guide.

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Did you know matcha is best when it's freshly ground?

How good your matcha is depends of course on the quality of the underlying leaf. However, producers buy many different production lots from many different farmers. Their skill, the reason why we call them master blenders, is in blending the leaves prior to grinding to create a specific profile in terms of powder color, powder aroma, grain size, matcha color, and most importantly the flavor of the matcha.

While the harvest season can make a big difference in quality since larger autumn leaves will be more bitter and more difficult to grind into fine powder, the harvest year is not necessarily important particularly right after the spring harvest (May - August). At this time, leaves may actually be too fresh to make good matcha--their flavor may create matcha that is very strong in umami but also too bitter. Meanwhile, leaves that have aged over the past year will be more mellow and perfect for balancing the fresh leaf.

Matcha however does get old quickly after grinding. In 6 months after grinding the color will fade, and the aroma will disappear. After 9 months, the strength of the flavor will also fade. As a result, higher grade matcha tends to have a best by date of 3-6 months, while lower grade matcha has a best by date of 12 months in Japan. Western brands often have a 18-24 month shelf life though.

As a rule, we do our best to ensure that the Yunomi branded matcha is never older the 6 months from grinding, and that matcha other brands are never older than 6 months from procurement.

Grown without use of pesticides/synthetic fertilizers, the Kodama evokes the delicious bounty of nature with a savoriness that comes from the soil and sunlight filtered through the shade.

Naturally Grown Label

Yunomi Evaluation - 66/100

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Did you know matcha is best when it's freshly ground?

As a rule, we do our best to ensure that the Yunomi branded matcha is never older the 6 months from grinding, and that matcha other brands are never older than 6 months from procurement.

Shiitake Tea is considered a healthy drink by many. It is believed to have a relaxing effect and it is also ideal for drinking after a heavy and oily meal.

Bushuya’s Shiitake Tea is rich in flavour and aroma. Shiitake Tea can be enjoyed as a drink to unwind after a long day’s work.

Shiitake Tea can also be used for cooking to make broth. Simply throw in sliced chicken and vegetables and it is soup perfect for a healthy meal!

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Shiitake Tea is considered a healthy drink by many. It is believed to have a relaxing effect and it is also ideal for drinking after a heavy and oily meal.

Bushuya’s Shiitake Tea is rich in flavour and aroma. Shiitake Tea can be enjoyed as a drink to unwind after a long day’s work.

Shiitake Tea can also be used for cooking to make broth. Simply throw in sliced chicken and vegetables and it is soup perfect for a healthy meal!

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Grown without use of pesticides/synthetic fertilizers, Sahohime is a matcha blessed by its namesake, the goddess of spring. It is characterized by a creamy umami flavor rarely found in organically grown leaves.

佐保姫 Sahohime - the goddess of spring. In theory of the five elements, spring is represented by the east, and Mt. Saho was located east of Heijo-kyo, the ancient capital of the Nara period (710 - 794 AD). The goddess is said to wear a white dress as soft as the spring mist.

We expect new stock by Sept after current stock sells out. However, the situation may change at anytime depending on the production capacity at the factory.

Naturally Grown Label

Yunomi Evaluation - 72/100

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Did you know matcha is best when it's freshly ground?

As a rule, we do our best to ensure that the Yunomi branded matcha is never older the 6 months from grinding, and that matcha other brands are never older than 6 months from procurement.

We expect new stock by Sept after current stock sells out. However, the situation may change at anytime depending on the production capacity at the factory.

Naturally Grown Label

Yunomi Evaluation - 72/100

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Did you know matcha is best when it's freshly ground?

As a rule, we do our best to ensure that the Yunomi branded matcha is never older the 6 months from grinding, and that matcha other brands are never older than 6 months from procurement.

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Azuma Tea Garden

Available in October(Hopefully) #0112.K6 Kanoyama - Okumidori Cultivar Uji Matcha, Naturally Grown by Azuma Tea Garden, Standard Ceremonial Grade 伊の山

JPY ¥6,900

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30g / 1 oz / Pull-top can 30g / 1 oz / Refill bag in Can 100g / 3.5 oz / Resealable bag 250g / 8.8 oz / Resealable bag 1kg / 2.2 lbs / Resealable bag MULTIPACK of Cans - 300g (30g x 10 / 10.6 oz) MULTIPACK of Refill Bags - 300g (30g x 10 / 10.6 oz) MULTIPACK of Resealable bags - 1kg (100g x 10 / 2.2 lbs)

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Available in October(Hopefully) #0112.K6 Kanoyama - Okumidori Cultivar Uji Matcha, Naturally Grown by Azuma Tea Garden, Standard Ceremonial Grade 伊の山 - 30g / 1 oz / Refill bag in Can <-- Out of stock. PREORDER NOW. Specific products may have specific circumstances, but in general, procurement time is 2-3 weeks. Note matcha may take 1-3 months. Repacking is possible if a larger size is available (1-2 weeks).

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Okumidori Matcha is a vivid green Uji matcha made from the tea plant cultivar okumidori. Cultivars are "cultivated varieties" identified for specific characteristics and propagated by cuttings to create a field of the same plant DNA. The okumidori cultivar is known for having a strong taste and aroma.

Uses 100 % Wazuka (Kyoto) grown tea. No artificial coloring, preservative, or chemical additives. A certified organic version made from a different okumidori tea field that has been certified organic is available here — Ipponmatsu Matcha

To discover a little bit more about Matcha Grades, please refer Yunomi Matcha Grades.

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Name: Okumidori Matcha
Ingredients: Green Tea
Cultivar: Okumidori
Notes: Grown pesticide-free, but not yet certified organic.
Producer: Azuma Tea Garden
Type: Family-operated tea garden
Location: Wazuka Village, Kyoto, Japan
Wholesale: Available for private labeling

About The Azuma Tea Garden

Azuma Tea Garden is a family-owned tea farm specializing in matcha products: They are tencha farmers, cultivating leaves that are shaded then processed in the family's factory: steamed, dried without rolling, and refined into even flakes for grinding. These tencha leaves are then, ground into matcha tea powder in the family's new factory that includes both stone mill grinders and a jet air pulverization machine for large scale culinary matcha production. The processing factory for tencha and sencha were once part of a large cooperative, but the family is the only remaining member of the cooperative. Azuma Teruko, originally from China, married into the family after visiting the village and falling in love with her husband. She is now face of the farm, and is helping to convert tea fields from relatives and retiring farmer friends into organic cultivation.

Matcha usage, storage, and quality preservation

Storing in a cool, dry location away from sunlight (25C/75F degrees or lower, constant temperature environment) in the resealable container should keep the matcha at optimum quality for 1-2 months. The more frequently you open the bag to use your matcha, the faster quality will degrade, but you’ll also be consuming it faster as well. After 1-2 months, the matcha will begin to degrade gradually in color and aroma first, and flavor later.

We don’t recommend storing in the refrigerator unless you are experienced in storing matcha. Odors from other foods in the refrigerator may seep in and contaminate the matcha, and condensation when removing the bag from storage may damage the matcha.

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About the Farmer

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Naturally Grown Label

Yunomi Evaluation - 66/100

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Did you know matcha is best when it's freshly ground?

Naturally Grown Label

Yunomi Evaluation - 66/100

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Did you know matcha is best when it's freshly ground?

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Naturally Grown Label

Yunomi Evaluation - 72/100

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Did you know matcha is best when it's freshly ground?

Naturally Grown Label

Yunomi Evaluation - 72/100

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Did you know matcha is best when it's freshly ground?

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Available in October(Hopefully) #0112.K6 Kanoyama - Okumidori Cultivar Uji Matcha, Naturally Grown by Azuma Tea Garden, Standard Ceremonial Grade 伊の山

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