CeremonialSaemidori Matcha Henta
Ceremonial, Saemidori cultivar
From $24.50 (30g)
~$0.82 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Cultivar
Saemidori
Tasting notes
Very tame structure; creamy flavor, light sweetness, not much umami/acidity/astringency; aroma sweet and slightly spicy without much grassiness; fresher/brighter/sweeter opening flavors; crisp edamame note; smooth milky finish with oatmilk flavor; medium-thick consistency
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
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (19 fields)▾
- Price Regular
- $24.50
- Price Sale
- $24.50
- Size Options
- [ "30g", "60g" ]
- Stock Status
- Sold out
- Grade
- Not explicitly labeled ceremonial or latte grade on page
- Cultivar
- Saemidori -- described as a rare Japanese cultivar, lower yield than Yabukita, sensitive to cold
- Region
- Kirishima, southern Japan (mild, subtropical climate enabling delicate tea plant varieties)
- Producer
- Mr. Henta
- Certifications Claims
- [ "Pesticide free", "100% Organically grown", "Ethically sourced" ]
- Tasting Notes
- Very tame structure; creamy flavor, light sweetness, not much umami/acidity/astringency; aroma sweet and slightly spicy without much grassiness; fresher/brighter/sweeter opening flavors; crisp edamame note; smooth milky finish with oatmilk flavor; medium-thick consistency
- Appearance
- Lighter-side color while maintaining vibrant green
- Brewing Instructions
- Sift 2g into bowl; heat water to 70C/160F; mix ~1 tbsp water into paste; pour ~100ml water; whisk in zigzag motions until foam appears
- Recommended Teaware
- [ "Chawan", "Chasen", "Chashaku", "Sifter" ]
- Shipping
- Free shipping above $55; 5-7 days US/EU, up to 10 days other regions; expedited options available
- Customer Service Contact
- info@nioteas.com or Instagram @nio_japanese_green_tea
- Return Policy
- Replacement offered if unsatisfied
- Storage Note
- Page notes humidity exposure causes powder clumping (implying sifting recommended before use)
- Inventory Note
- Inventory impacted by the Matcha Shortage
- Review Ratings
- None displayed on page
Research notes
Regular price equals sale price ($24.50); no per-size price breakdown surfaced. Nio Teas also sells a related 'Henta Sencha Saemidori' (sencha, not matcha) from the same farmer/cultivar/region -- not to be confused with this matcha product.
