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Saemidori - Ceramonial Grade Matcha

Saemidori - Ceramonial Grade Matcha

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Experience the vibrant clarity of Saemidori Matcha, a certified organic, ceremonial-grade green tea crafted exclusively from the prized Saemidori cultivar. Grown in the mineral-rich soils of Kagoshima in southern Japan, this matcha is celebrated for its vivid colour, refined sweetness, and exceptionally smooth, umami-rich flavour.

Produced using 100% single-cultivar Saemidori—a premium varietal known for its low bitterness—this matcha is shade-grown to intensify its chlorophyll and amino acid content, then stone-milled into a velvety, emerald green powder. The result is a truly elegant matcha with tasting notes of buttered edamame, steamed spinach, and a silky finish of sweet grass and soft umami.

Our Saemidori Matcha is certified organic by JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards) and grown without the use of pesticides or conventional fertilisers. This ensures purity from leaf to cup, honouring both your wellbeing and the environment.

To preserve its extraordinary colour, aroma, and freshness, we package it in violet glass. This biophotonic glass filters out harmful visible light while allowing in beneficial UV and infrared rays—light frequencies known to enhance preservation and maintain antibacterial integrity. Your matcha stays naturally vibrant and nutrient-dense for longer.

Perfect for traditional whisked matcha, lattes, or fine culinary use, this is matcha at its purest and most refined.

Release Date : Ichibancha (first flush) harvest - June 2025

Key Features:

  • 100% single-cultivar Saemidori matcha from Kagoshima

  • Certified organic by JAS – no pesticides or synthetic fertilisers

  • Shade-grown and stone-milled to a vibrant emerald powder

  • Smooth, rich umami flavour with low astringency

  • Stored in Miron violet glass to protect colour, aroma, and nutrients

  • Ideal for tea ceremony, matcha lattes, or premium recipes

Tasting Notes:
Buttered edamame · Steamed spinach · Sweet grass · Silky umami.

  • How to Prepare Your Matcha

    • Warm Your Tools
      Fill your matcha bowl (chawan) with warm water and soak your bamboo whisk (chasen) for about 30 seconds. This softens the bristles, prevents breakage, and warms the bowl for smoother whisking. Empty the bowl and dry it gently.

      TIP | After use, store your whisk on the whisk holder (kusenaoshi) to keep its shape and extend its life.
    • Measure & Sift
      Use your bamboo scoop (chashaku) to measure about 2 grams of matcha (1-2 scoops) and sift it into the warm, dry bowl. Sifting removes any clumps and ensures a silky texture.

      TIP | follow these directions to enjoy all powdered tea.
    • Add Water & Whisk
      Add a small amount (10-20 ml) of cool or lukewarm water to the sifted matcha and gently stir with the whisk until a smooth paste forms. Pour in approximately 70-80 ml of hot water (around 80°C) and whisk briskly in a zig-zag or “M” motion until a fine, velvety foam appears on the surface. Finish here and enjoy immediately if you're drinking pure matcha.
    • For a Latte
      To enjoy as a latte, simply top your whisked matcha with warm, frothed milk for a comforting matcha latte - or pour it over ice with cold milk for a refreshing iced matcha latte. Adjust sweetness to taste if desired.

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Packaging

At The Tea Collective we have created vessels that you will want to keep using. Once you purchase your boutique jar - you just need to purchase your recyclable refills. Better for the environment, better for your wallet!

Boutique Jar | Created to maintain optimal freshness. These gorgeous jars are lightproof and airtight, to keep your teas theraputical qualities and taste fresher for longer. Refills can be purchased or please repurposed your jar to minimise the impact on the environment. Please check your local council and their recycling programs.

Refill Pouches | Our Recylable Refill Pouches come zip locked for freshness. Available for loose leaf tea and tea bags.

Luxury Eco Tea Bags

Luxury Eco Tea Bags

Our tea bags are made from a biodegradable plant based material called Soilon. We don’t use dirty plastic!
Our tea bags are totally compostable but please allow a bit more time for your tea bags to break down, they do take just a little longer to decompose than everyday composable items. Our Soilon bags have met all compostability standards in Japan, Europe and North America but our manufacturers suggest commercial composting to reduce this extended time to breakdown.

If you don't have the time to wait, why not switch to trying our loose leaf teas that start to break immediately? We have a lot more blends to choose from and it is so easy to use with a specially designed infuser.

Tea bags come both in Boutique Jars and 40 or 80 refill pouches.