Oishi Premium Matcha Saemidori

Name: Oishi Premium Matcha Saemidori
Brand: Nio Teas
Price: 39.7 USD

Ceremonial, sourced from Kagoshima, Saemidori cultivar

SweetUmamiRoastedMarineCreamyRich

From $39.70 (30g)

~$1.32 per gram

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Grade

Ceremonial

Cultivar

Saemidori

Region

Kagoshima

Sourcing

Kagoshima, Japan

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Tasting notes

Deep marine richness, roasted cereal undertones, creamy finish; brisk marine punch; savory umami; minerals and steamed vegetables; hints of roasted hiika (sweet potato) and nuts; luxurious creaminess; thick, velvety body

Composition

L-theanine

24.31 mg/g

Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)

EGCG

59.3 mg/g

Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)

Pricing as disclosed

30g — $39.70

60g — $75.50

Full details

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Price Regular: $39.70
Price Sale: $39.70
Size Options: [ "30g", "60g" ]
Price By Size: Only one price ($39.70) surfaced in fetched content; not separately broken out per size
Stock Status: Sold out
Grade: Described as premium/ceremonial-tier
Cultivar: Saemidori
Region: Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu Island, Japan
Producer: Mr. Oishi; family tea producer since 1940 (80+ years of tradition)
Certifications Claims: [ "Organically grown", "Pesticide free", "No synthetic fertilizers" ]
Tasting Notes: Deep marine richness, roasted cereal undertones, creamy finish; brisk marine punch; savory umami; minerals and steamed vegetables; hints of roasted hiika (sweet potato) and nuts; luxurious creaminess; thick, velvety body
Harvest Process: Fields shaded for several weeks before harvest to concentrate umami; leaves hand-selected and stone-ground slowly to preserve aroma and smoothness
Brewing Instructions: Sift 2g matcha into bowl; heat water to 70C/160F; add a few drops of water to form paste; pour ~100ml water slowly; whisk in zigzag motion until foam appears; can be prepared as usucha or koicha
Ingredients: Not explicitly listed on page; implied to be 100% matcha powder with no additives
Sustainability: Nio Teas states it works only with producers cultivating without pesticides/synthetic fertilizers; Mr. Oishi's fields described as biodiverse and sustainably managed
Shipping: Free shipping on orders above $55; 5-7 days US/EU, up to 10 days elsewhere
Return Policy: Replacement offered, no return of original product required
Inventory Note: Inventory impacted by the Matcha Shortage
Review Ratings: None displayed on page