Limited Edition Female Farmer Spotlight: 2021 Asuka Okumidori Ceremonial Matcha
Limited Edition Female Farmer Spotlight: 2021 Asuka 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.
Asuka Kumada studied at agricultural college to prepare to take over her family’s farm as its third generation proprietor. She credits the mountainous terrain and variable climate of the Satsuma District in Kagoshima for producing particularly fragrant matcha tea.
Maker: Asuka Kumada
Origin: Satsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture
Harvest Date: May 2021 (Ichibancha, first flush)
Grinding Date: Jan 2022
Best Enjoyed By: Jul 2023
Cultivar(s): Okumidori
Tasting Notes: Mild umami, dark chocolate