Yamamasa Koyamaen Samidori

Yamamasa Koyamaen is a long-established tea producer founded in 1861 (Bunkyu 1) in Uji, Kyoto — with family roots in tea cultivation stretching back to the early Edo era. Still operating their own tea fields in Uji today, they are one of the few remaining producers involved in every step from cultivation to blending. Their philosophy: “Taste First.” Every blend is evaluated and crafted entirely by human senses, not machinery — and their matcha is trusted by over 1,000 tea shops across Japan.

Samidori is a classic everyday ceremonial matcha from Yamamasa Koyamaen — smooth, mellow, and effortlessly balanced. One of their most popular daily grades.

Aroma: Fresh and vegetal with subtle sweetness

Taste: Smooth umami, mild astringency, creamy and mellow, subtle bitterness

🍵 Recommended for: Usucha (thin tea), matcha latte

✨ Best for: Daily ceremonial use; those who enjoy a smooth, mellow Uji matcha

📦 Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan