Asamiya no Hikari – Saemidori Ceremonial Matcha

Asamiya no Hikari – Saemidori Ceremonial MatchaSingle-Cultivar | Grown in Shiga Prefecture   Tucked away in the mountains of Shiga Prefecture, Asamiya is one of Japan’s oldest and most historic tea-growing regions, with records of tea cultivation dating back over 1,200 years. Despite its long-standing reputation among those in the know, Asamiya remains largely unknown to many outside Japan. Ironically, many Uji-branded matchas quietly source their leaves from this very area, due to its proximity and ideal growing conditions. But Asamiya matcha, when showcased on its own, speaks with a voice that’s both clean, bright, and unmistakably unique. This particular matcha is crafted exclusively from the Saemidori (さえみどり) cultivar—one of the most prized varietals in Japan. Saemidori means “clear green,” and true to its name, it yields a vibrant, almost glowing matcha with a soft, natural sweetness, gentle umami, and very low bitterness. Compared to the more robust Yabukita, Saemidori is elega