Kaoru 40g can | Yame, Japan

Sourced from a 3rd-generation family tea company in Yame, Japan. Kaoru is a first harvest, single-cultivar Saemidori matcha, made only from the youngest spring leaves. Saemidori cultivar is a rare tea plant famous for its bright emerald color, low bitterness and astrigency, and naturally sweet, floral flavor.

Taste & Texture:

• Color: Deep, vibrant green
• Flavor: Rich umami with natural sweetness and soft floral notes
• Texture: Smooth, creamy, and easy to drink
• Finish: Clean, little astrigency with no sharp bitterness

Umami – 4/5

Aroma – 5/5

Bitterness – 1/5

Sweetness – 4/5

Astringency – 2/5

Color – 5/5

• Cultivar: Saemidori
• Origin: Yame, Japan
• Harvest: First Harvest
• Shaded: 20 days
• Pesticide-free: No
• Recommended for: Latte, Usucha (Thin Tea)