Name: 100% Organic Japanese Matcha – First Spring Harvest (50 g)
Brand: Premium Health Japan
SKU: ORG-JP-50G
Price: 34.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

Description
Flavour Notes
Key Features

This organic Saemidori Uji matcha is made exclusively from first spring harvest tea leaves, shade-grown for approximately four weeks to increase chlorophyll and amino acid content. After harvest, the leaves are carefully processed into tencha and stone-milled in small batches to create a fine, sifted matcha powder with a silky texture and luminous green colour.

The result is a high-quality green tea powder with a smooth mouthfeel, soft sweetness, and subtle nutty notes, followed by a clean finish with almost no bitterness. Compared with more assertive cultivars, Saemidori offers a perfect balance of umami, sweetness, and clarity, making it ideal for both traditional bowls and refined matcha lattes.

This matcha performs beautifully when whisked with hot water for ceremonial usucha, and its creamy body also pairs naturally with milk — including oat milk — for a smooth, elegant latte without harshness.

Produced in very limited quantities due to the challenges of organic cultivation, this seasonal release represents one of the most refined expressions of Saemidori matcha from Kyoto.

Bright Green Colour
Clear jade-green with high vibrancy — a hallmark of high-grade Saemidori matcha.

Texture
Silky, creamy texture with a velvety mouthfeel that feels light yet full in the bowl.

Aroma
Fresh and gently sweet, with soft floral hints, almond-like warmth, and subtle grassy notes.

Taste
Smooth umami taste with natural sweetness, mild nuttiness, and a clean finish with minimal bitterness or astringency.

Ideal For
Ceremonial bowls, daily matcha rituals, and refined matcha lattes served hot or cold.

100% organic Saemidori cultivar (JAS certified)
First spring harvest tea leaves
Single-origin, single-cultivar Uji matcha
Shade-grown for approximately four weeks
Stone-milled matcha powder produced in small batches
Bright green colour with silky texture
Naturally sweet flavour with low bitterness
Limited annual production
Packed fresh in a resealable 30g ceremonial tin

A refined ceremonial matcha that highlights the elegant, luminous character of the Saemidori cultivar.

Saemidori Matcha – A Bright, Refined Expression of Uji Tea

This Saemidori matcha is a premium ceremonial-grade matcha powder crafted from 100% certified organic Saemidori cultivar, grown in Wazuka, Kyoto — one of Japan’s most respected tea-producing areas. Single-origin and single-cultivar Saemidori matcha of this quality is extremely rare, particularly when produced under full JAS organic standards.

Saemidori is known throughout Japan for its bright green colour, naturally sweet profile, and remarkably low bitterness. When cultivated organically and harvested in spring, the cultivar develops a creamy texture, gentle umami taste, and refined aroma that make it one of the most approachable ceremonial matcha styles available.

The Saemidori Cultivar

The Saemidori cultivar is prized in Japanese tea production for its vivid green colour, high amino-acid content, and naturally sweet flavour profile — qualities that become especially clear when the cultivar is produced as single-origin ceremonial matcha. Developed initially to balance yield with quality, Saemidori now accounts for only a small percentage of Japan’s total matcha production.

Compared with deeper, more umami-driven cultivars, Saemidori is known for its clarity, smoothness, and light floral sweetness. These qualities make it especially popular among drinkers who prefer a clean, gentle cup with refined depth rather than intensity.

Saemidori is known throughout Japan for its bright green colour, naturally sweet profile, and remarkably low bitterness. When cultivated organically and harvested in spring, the cultivar develops a creamy texture, gentle umami taste, and refined aroma that make it one of the most approachable ceremonial matcha styles available.

Crafted on a 160-Year-Old Family Tea Farm in Wazuka

This Saemidori matcha is grown on a multigenerational tea farm in Wazuka, Kyoto, where matcha production has been refined over more than 160 years. The farm follows strict organic cultivation practices, avoiding synthetic pesticides and prioritising soil health, shade management, and careful harvest timing.

Each spring, the Saemidori plants are shaded, harvested, and processed using traditional low-heat methods to preserve flavour, aroma, and freshness. The leaves are then stone-ground slowly to produce a fine powder that whisks smoothly and delivers a consistent cup.

Natural Energy and Everyday Enjoyment

Like all high-quality matcha, Saemidori contains naturally occurring caffeine balanced by L-theanine. This combination is widely appreciated for promoting calm alertness and focus without the sharp spikes often associated with coffee.

While experiences vary, many people enjoy ceremonial matcha as part of a daily tea routine — whether prepared traditionally in a bowl, enjoyed slowly by the cup, or blended into a smooth latte.

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Preparation & Enjoyment

For traditional preparation, sift 1–2 grams of matcha powder into a bowl and whisk with hot water (not boiling) using a bamboo whisk until smooth and lightly frothy. This method highlights Saemidori’s sweetness, aroma, and silky texture.

For lattes, whisk the matcha with hot water first, then add milk to taste. Saemidori’s creamy body and gentle flavour allow it to hold character without becoming bitter.