Gokasho Organic Saemidori

Pricing as disclosed

• 20g — $110.00

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Full Product Name

Gokasho Organic Saemidori Matcha

Price Size Variants

[ { "size": "20g tin", "price_usd": 110 } ]

Cultivar

Saemidori (single cultivar)

Producer

The Furukawa Family (husband and wife operation)

Region

Gokasho, Uji (south of Kyoto)

Harvest Production Year

2025

Certifications

[ "Organic" ]

Tasting Notes

[ "Watercress", "Dashi", "Walnut" ]

Additional Flavor Description

Deep marine notes and a toasted hay note

Flavor Profile Tags

[ "Earthy", "Vegetal", "Herbaceous", "Verdant", "Oceanic", "Grassy", "Umami" ]

Brewing Instructions

{ "usucha": "Add 2g of sifted matcha and 65ml of hot water (180°F). Vigorously whisk the matcha in a 'Z' pattern with a bamboo whisk until a fine foam appears.", "koicha": "Add 4g of sifted matcha and 30-35ml of water (180°F) and knead gently with a whisk until matcha is completely mixed and is the texture of paint." }

Awards

In 2025, their teas placed first overall in both the regional Kansai tea fair and the national tea fair

Packaging

20g tin

Description

Balanced and soft profile with a gentle nuttiness and near endless umami. Saemidori is noted as "most often used for blending" but conveys "gentle sweetness" when consumed alone.

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Research notes

No shelf life, review ratings, or stock status disclosed.

Secondary sources

{
  "rating_or_verdict": "Best High-Grade — $95, ceremonial grade",
  "notes": "Recommended by Michelle Puyane (Chalait owner); 'light, sweet' profile for connoisseurs; listed as out of stock at capture time."
}

{
  "tier": "Tier 2 - Matcha Mommy Approved",
  "price_noted": "$24.99"
}