2021 TEA MASTER’S RESERVE
Maker: Kyoguro Shimooka
Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Our Tea Master, Shimooka-san, is one of the most decorated artisanal producers in Japan, with over 50 years of dedication to his craft. Here, he has hand-blended a selection of rare tea cultivars to express the finest flavor organically grown matcha can achieve.
Harvest Date: May 2021 (Ichibancha, first flush)
Grinding Date: Oct 2021
Best Enjoyed By: Apr 2023
Cultivar(s): Komakage, Okumidori, Asanoka, Yutakamidori, Yabukita
Tasting Notes: Balanced umami, sweet potato
2021 HAGIMURA OKUMIDORI
Maker: Shigemi Hagimura
Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan
The farmers in the historic Ise Province of Mie Prefecture show a particularly strong pride in their craft, and Hagimura-san’s family is no exception. One of the first to produce matcha in the region, their single cultivar Okumidori is among the best in all of Japan.
Harvest Date: May 2021 (Ichibancha, first flush)
Grinding Date: Oct 2021
Best Enjoyed By: Apr 2023
Cultivar(s): Okumidori
Tasting Notes: Rich, nutty, buttery, rounded aroma
2021 KAMIMURO SAEMIDORI
Maker: Kazuhisa Kamimuro
Shibushi, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Kamimuro-san is a third generation farmer in the fertile Kagoshima region, and a pioneer in the use of smart agriculture to produce more sustainable, higher quality crops. He has a particularly deep knowledge of tea cultivars, which is best showcased by his Saemidori offering.
Harvest Date: May 2021 (Ichibancha, first flush)
Grinding Date: Oct 2021
Best Enjoyed By: Apr 2023
Cultivar(s): Saemidori
Tasting Notes: Excellent umami, sweet cream
2021 Matcha Tasting Set
Try a sample of all 3 offerings to experience the delightful differences, and perhaps choose a favorite!
Includes: 2021 Tea Master’s Reserve 10g Pouch 2021 Hagimura Okumidori 10g Pouch 2021 Kamimuro Saemidori 10g Pouch
