Yame no Midori
premiumFrom the prestigious Yame region in Fukuoka, this is a masterful blend crafted for the ultimate koicha (thick tea) experience. Yame is celebrated for its 'gyokuro-like' matcha, offering profound umami, a characteristic sweetness, and a luscious, velvety texture. A truly luxurious matcha.
About the Cultivars
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
Benefits
Exceptional for Koicha preparation
Profound umami depth and natural sweetness
Sourced from the award-winning Yame region
Velvety mouthfeel with no bitterness
Pricing
Retail Packages
20g
฿ 509
100g
฿ 2299
500g
฿ 10199
1kg
฿ 17000
Wholesale Information
Minimum Order: 5kg
Base Price: 17000฿/kg
Volume Discounts
5kg+
5% off
20kg+
10% off
50kg+
15% off
100kg+
20% off
Pre-order Item
Please allow 21 days for delivery (may vary).