JAPANESE CULTIVARS
Cultivars
Yabukita, Saemidori, Okumidori and Yutakamidori bring distinct color, aroma, umami and structure.
4core cultivars
葉・香・味compare character
BLENDsingle or blended
01 / CULTIVAR GUIDE
Character of leading cultivars.
A cultivar name is not a quality guarantee; it must be evaluated with origin and processing.
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YABUKITAYabukita
Balanced and versatile, often a useful benchmark.
BALANCEAROMA
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SAEMIDORISaemidori
Vivid color, deep umami and gentle astringency.
UMAMICOLOR
03
OKUMIDORIOkumidori
Deep green and smooth character, useful for latte and blending.
SMOOTHDEEP GREEN
04
YUTAKAMIDORIYutakamidori
Early budding with vivid color and a lively profile.
VIVIDLIVELY
GENETICS · TERROIR · CRAFT02 / HOW TO CHOOSE
Cultivar is a language for flavor.
Single-cultivar matcha communicates a distinct story, while blending helps tune color, flavor, price and supply stability.
SINGLE CULTIVARIdentity and story
For distinctive limited and premium retail products.
BLENDED MATCHABalance and consistency
For stable core products and professional applications.
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