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Product Information Ingredients: Green tea Cultivar: Blend - Handpicked Samidori + Machine harvested Okumidori Cultivation: Cultivated using centuries-old traditional methods with the exception of plastic canopy shading instead of traditional reeds and straw. Tsuji-san also conducts soil analysis monthly and analysis of amino acid content in the leaf (which forms the umami flavor) annually to craft the best leaf year after year. Pesticides are used minimally in cultivation to maintain leaf quality against insects and disease. Harvest: May (see variant info for year...in general leaves are aged for about 5 months before grinding is allowed so the newest harvest is released in Oct-Nov). The Samidori is handpicked for maximum quality, and blended with machine-harvested Okumidori from a partner farm (this unfortunately disqualifies the product from the Heritage Matcha classification, but it is still very top level imperial ceremonial grade!) Processing: Steamed and dried in a traditional tencha brick oven. Carefully refined removing stems and veins before grinding by stone mill. Grinding: Stone mill Region: Uji, Kyoto Production: We will be receiving 40kg per month for 5 months starting March 2026. 20kg bulk bags will begin to be repacked as necessary. Custom sizes also possible. Instructions See our guidelines for making matcha: yunomi.life/makematcha Yunomi Evaluation - 85/100 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. Evaluation Parameters: 2g matcha / 75C / 50 ml Umami (15%): 9/10 (10 being the richest umami) Sweetness (15%): 9/10 (10 being the sweetest) Creaminess (15%): 9/10 (10 being the creamiest) Lack of Astringency (15%): 9/10 (10 being least astringent) Lack of Bitterness (15%): 9/10 (10 being least bitter) Texture (10%): 7/10 (10 being the smoothest grinding) Color (10%): 8/10 (10 having the greenest, most vibrant color) Special (5%): 5/10 (Does this have something special?) About Engawa A specialty brand of Yunomi that focuses on premium Japanese teas sourced from artisanal farms. With Engawa, we don’t just present authentic, traditional teas — we elevate the experience by infusing each selection with a unique Japanese essence. Our hope is that with every sip, you will embark on a tranquil journey into Japan. About the Farmer 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. A post shared by 製茶 辻喜 (@tsujiki_uji.shirakawa)