Limited Edition Female Farmer Spotlight: 2021 Akane Okumidori Ceremonial Matcha
Limited Edition Female Farmer Spotlight: 2021 Akane Okumidori Ceremonial Matcha
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In celebration of Woman's History Month and International Women's Day, we are proud to introduce two very special offerings are each beautifully crafted by a female tea farmer using techniques handed down from generations within their families.
These remarkable women are thriving within a predominantly male dominated industry and we are so grateful that they are sharing their most cherished traditions with us. We hope you adore this collection as much as we do.
Akane Kawaguchi’s grandfather helped transition the Kirishima area of Kagoshima from forestry to tea farming. Now, Akane, her sister, mother, and father tend to the tea garden, using techniques handed down from earlier generations to produce rich, aromatic matcha tea.
Maker: Akane Kawaguchi
Origin: Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture
Harvest Date: May 2021 (Ichibancha, first flush)
Grinding Date: Jan 2022
Best Enjoyed By: Jul 2023
Cultivar(s): Okumidori
Tasting Notes: Fragrant, balanced umami, creamy