Ninja
Deep roasted, nutty, dried squid, sweet, umami
Ceremonial blend showcasing the bold complexity of traditional Japanese tea mastery. This unique blend combines the delicate sweetness of Asahi with the robust character of Saemidori, creating an umami-rich experience with distinctive roasted and oceanic notes.
Details
- Cultivars
- AsahiJapanese cultivar
- SaemidoriJapanese cultivar
- Type
- Single Origin · Organic
- Origin
- Uji, Japan
How to use
Price
- 20gSample · free for cafés after a short call฿150
- 100g฿200
- 500gCafe pack฿900
- 1kg2 × 500g cafe packs฿1,620
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Volume: 5kg+ 5% off · 20kg+ 10% off · 50kg+ 15% off · 100kg+ 20% off
About the cultivars
AsahiKyoto, Japan
Meaning 'morning sun', Asahi was selected from a native tea plant in Uji, Kyoto. While it is not officially registered, the Kyoto Prefecture Tea Experimental Center named it Asahi in 1953. It is considered a high-grade variety, especially for producing tencha for matcha, and is often used in tea fairs. Due to its difficult cultivation and processing, its yield is limited, making it a rarity. Hand-picking is considered best for this cultivar.
SaemidoriJapan
Meaning 'clear green', Saemidori is a relatively newer cultivar, registered in 1990. It is a crossbreed of Yabukita and Asatsuyu, inheriting desirable traits from both. It's prized for its vibrant green color, lower astringency, and rich umami flavor. It is an early-budding tea plant. It's gaining popularity for producing high-quality sencha and matcha with a beautiful hue and a sweet, mellow taste.
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