{"product_id":"origami-yame-saemidori-ceremonial-matcha-30g","title":"Origami Yame Saemidori Ceremonial Matcha | 30g","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaemidori from Yame — Elegant, Vivid and Exceptionally Smooth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Top Ceremonial Grade, First-Harvest Single Cultivar Matcha from Fukuoka\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in Yame, Fukuoka, this \u003cb\u003eTop Ceremonial Grade Matcha\u003c\/b\u003e is made exclusively from \u003cb\u003eSaemidori\u003c\/b\u003e, offering an elegant expression of vivid colour, gentle sweetness, soft umami and an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested during the first flush of 2026, the tea plants are shaded for approximately 2–3 weeks before harvest. The result is a beautifully vivid green matcha with an elegant aroma, remarkably low astringency and a clean, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is refined and graceful rather than aggressively intense: smooth from the first sip, gently sweet through the middle, with delicate umami and a fresh, polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Yame Saemidori?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop Ceremonial Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e Selected for pure matcha preparation, with the refinement, smoothness and balance suited to traditional ceremonial drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSingle Cultivar Saemidori:\u003c\/b\u003e Made entirely from Saemidori rather than a blend, allowing the elegant character of the cultivar to be expressed clearly in the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2026 First Harvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Produced from the season’s first harvest, with a delicate balance of aroma, sweetness, umami and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2–3 Weeks of Shading:\u003c\/b\u003e The tea plants are shaded before harvest, helping develop its vivid green colour, gentle umami and low astringency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFine Bead-Mill Grinding:\u003c\/b\u003e The tencha is finely ground using a bead mill, creating a smooth powder and refined texture in the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5022\/7270\/files\/Kohiraifu-03-hillside-tea-garden.jpg?v=1790007373\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade for the Pure Bowl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a matcha made to be appreciated with water. Its elegant aroma, natural sweetness and silky texture can be enjoyed without being masked by other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts low astringency and clean finish make it beautifully suited to \u003cb\u003eusucha\u003c\/b\u003e, while its depth, smoothness and gentle umami also make it suitable for \u003cb\u003ekoicha\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those exploring matcha beyond lattes, Yame Saemidori offers a refined expression of Japanese matcha: vivid and expressive, yet gentle, polished and refreshingly clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Yame, Fukuoka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/b\u003e Saemidori — Single Cultivar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Top Ceremonial Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026 First Harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e Machine Harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShading:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 2–3 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Bead Mill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProfile:\u003c\/b\u003e Elegant aroma, gentle sweetness, soft umami and smooth mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAstringency:\u003c\/b\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean and refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/b\u003e Koicha, Usucha \u0026amp; ceremonial drinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 30g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct of Japan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore ORIGAMI Matcha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more about ORIGAMI’s approach to matcha, from its story to recommended preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/origami-kai-tea.com\/en\/blogs\/special-feature\/the_matcha_box\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e The ORIGAMI Matcha Box → \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/origami-kai-tea.com\/en\/blogs\/special-feature\/origami_tea_matcha_recipe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e ORIGAMI Matcha Recipes → \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Origami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60880533258574,"sku":"O-MAT-Y195-30","price":59.15,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/5022\/7270\/files\/OrigamiYameSaemidoriCeremonialMatcha_30g_6.png?v=1790068772","url":"https:\/\/kohiraifu.com\/en-au\/products\/origami-yame-saemidori-ceremonial-matcha-30g","provider":"Kohiraifu 珈琲生活","version":"1.0","type":"link"}