Tasting Notes: Extra-creamy texture with bright, natural sweetness and gentle umami 

Our Saemidori Single Cultivar Matcha is the first release in Anya Matcha’s Memories of a Season series — celebrating rare & single cultivars harvested only once a year. This limited seasonal batch comes from Yame, Fukuoka, a region known for its cool climate, high elevation, and fertile volcanic soil, which help the tea leaves grow slowly and develop a naturally sweet, mellow flavour.

Saemidori, meaning “clear green,” lives up to its name with a vibrant, vivid colour and exceptional clarity of flavour. In the cup, you’ll find an extra-creamy texture with a gentle, rounded umami, no trace of astringency, and a clean finish. The aroma blooms instantly when whisked — floral, slightly nutty, and fresh. Its natural sweetness makes it just as enjoyable for traditional preparation as it is for a soft, creamy matcha latte.

As a single cultivar ceremonial grade matcha, Saemidori offers a pure expression of its variety without blending — giving you a chance to experience its unique character exactly as it was grown. Once this year’s harvest is gone, it won’t be available again until the next season.

Made from the first flush of the 2025 season — fresh, vibrant, and limited until sold out. 

Each matcha packs includes a matching Saemidori sticker and tasting notes card, inviting you to sip, learn, and savour the story behind the blend.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Floral, slightly nutty, and fresh, with an aromatic bloom as soon as it’s whisked
Cultivar: Single Cultivar Saemidori
Flavour: Extra-creamy texture with bright, natural sweetness and gentle umami
Aftertaste: Clean finish with no bitterness, leaving a soft, mellow sweetness

Product Details
Net Weight: 100g
Origin: Yame, Fukuoka, Japan
Ingredients: 100% Matcha Green Tea Powder