Redefining tea for everyone
Redefining tea for everyone

Shogun
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Shogun

ceremonial
single originOrganicCultivar: Uji Hikari, Yabukita, Saemidori, OkumidoriNotes: Rich, Umami, SmoothRegion: Uji

Our flagship ceremonial grade matcha, sourced from the finest tea gardens in Uji. Perfect for traditional preparation and those seeking the purest matcha experience.

About the Cultivars

Uji Hikari (うじひかり)

Origin: Kyoto, Japan

Developed: 1954

"Meaning 'Light of Uji', Uji Hikari was selected from a native 'Zairai' tea field in Uji, Kyoto, in 1954 by the Kyoto Tea Research Institute. Despite its age, it remains an unregistered cultivar but is highly prized, especially for high-grade matcha and gyokuro. Its leaves have a distinctive wavy pattern, making them visually unique in the tea fields. It's known for a captivating sweet aroma called 'Ooika' or 'Aroma of Shadows' when shaded. Due to its distinct and powerful character, it's often sought after for single-cultivar offerings to showcase its unique profile. "

Flavor Profile:

  • Significant sweetness
  • Rich umami
  • Smooth
  • Creamy
  • Mild-umami
  • Savory
  • Trufflesque
  • Dew-sweet freshness
  • Sweet potato note

Aroma:

  • Sweet
  • Rich
  • Savory
  • Straw
  • Seaweed
  • Rice koji
  • Gently toasted

Appearance:

Bright green, small, wavy, shiny leaves; produces a bright green matcha.

Best Suited For:

Matcha, Gyokuro

Note:

Low production volume but highly sought after. Its erect shape makes it ideal for handpicking.

Yabukita (やぶきた)

Origin: Shizuoka, Japan

Developed: 1908 by Hikosaburō Sugiyama

"Developed in 1908 by Hikosaburō Sugiyama in Shizuoka Prefecture, Yabukita is the most widely cultivated tea cultivar in Japan, accounting for a vast majority of tea production. Its name comes from 'yabu' (bamboo grove) and 'kita' (north), as Sugiyama originally planted it north of a bamboo clearing. It was officially registered as Tea Agriculture and Forestry Registered Cultivar No. 6 in 1953. Its popularity stems from its hardiness, frost resistance, adaptability to various regions, high yield, and excellent, well-balanced flavor. "

Flavor Profile:

  • Classic green tea flavor
  • Well-balanced
  • Refreshing
  • Rich umami
  • Slightly Astringent

Aroma:

  • Warm
  • Long-lasting
  • Fresh

Appearance:

Bright green leaves; blueish-green liquor when brewed.

Best Suited For:

Sencha, Gyokuro, Matcha, Kamairicha, Steamed Tamaryokucha

Note:

Known as the backbone of Japan's tea industry. Covers over 70% of Japan's tea plantation area.

Saemidori (さえみどり)

Origin: Japan

Developed: 1990 (registered)

"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."

Flavor Profile:

  • Rich umami
  • Sweet
  • Mellow
  • Low astringency
  • Refreshing

Aroma:

  • Fresh
  • Slightly sweet

Appearance:

Vibrant, clear green leaves and liquor.

Best Suited For:

Sencha, Matcha, Gyokuro

Note:

Known for its excellent color and high amino acid content, but its yield can be affected by damage to the plant. Has lower yield than Yabukita but good cold resistance.

Okumidori (おくみどり)

Origin: Japan

Developed: 1974 (registered)

"Meaning 'late green', Okumidori is a cultivar that flushes later in the spring season compared to Yabukita. Registered in 1974, it's a cross between Yabukita and a native Shizuoka variety. It's valued for its strong umami, rich flavor, and vibrant green color, making it excellent for matcha and shaded teas like gyokuro. Its late budding nature can be an advantage in avoiding frost damage."

Flavor Profile:

  • Strong umami
  • Rich
  • Slightly sweet
  • Smooth

Aroma:

  • Deep green
  • Slightly milky (in some preparations)

Appearance:

Deep, vibrant green leaves.

Best Suited For:

Matcha, Gyokuro, Sencha

Note:

Often used in high-quality blends and single-cultivar offerings for its depth of flavor.

Recommended Brewing Methods

usucha

Perfect for ceremonial grade matcha

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koicha

Perfect for ceremonial grade matcha

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Benefits

High in L-Theanine for focused calm

Rich in antioxidants

Traditional ceremonial grade

Perfect for daily ritual

Pricing

Retail Packages

20g

359

100g

1619

500g

7199

1kg

12000

Wholesale Information

Minimum Order: 5kg

Base Price: 10000฿/kg

Volume Discounts

5kg+

5% off

20kg+

10% off

50kg+

15% off

100kg+

20% off

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