{"product_id":"nagasaki-first-pick-saemidori-tamaryokucha","title":"Nagasaki First-Pick Saemidori Tamaryokucha - From Nagasaki Award Winner Producer","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Saemidori Tamaryokucha comes from the same Nagasaki producer behind our \u003ca title=\"Nagasaki Award-Winner Producer Saemidori Tamaryokucha\" href=\"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/nagasaki-award-winner-tsuyuhikari-tamaryokucha\"\u003eaward-winning Tsuyuhikari Tamaryokucha\u003c\/a\u003e—one of the most loved Japanese greens we’ve brought in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this tea has a very different personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere Tsuyuhikari is bright and aromatic, this Saemidori leans\u003cstrong\u003e smooth, deep green, and remarkably easy to drink\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first thing you’ll notice is the color: a beautiful, \u003cstrong\u003edeeper green liquor\u003c\/strong\u003e that already hints at the sweetness inside. The taste is clean and soft, with a gentle sweetness, fresh green vegetable notes, and a smooth umami finish that never feels too heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s \u003cstrong\u003every little bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eVery little sharpness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust a clean, mellow cup with enough depth to stay interesting, but enough softness to make you want to keep drinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of Japanese green tea that feels comforting right away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaemidori (さえみどり) \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of Japan’s most highly regarded tea cultivars, especially for people who love sweeter, smoother green teas. Its name is often understood as “clear green” or “vivid green,” which fits the tea beautifully—Saemidori is \u003cstrong\u003efamous for producing a bright, attractive green color\u003c\/strong\u003e in the cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a cross between \u003cstrong\u003eYabukita and Asatsuyu\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining Yabukita’s balance with Asatsuyu’s natural sweetness and umami.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat combination is what makes Saemidori so special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt gives you the sweetness and lush green character people love in premium Japanese tea, but with a cleaner, smoother finish that makes it very approachable. Even if you usually find Japanese green tea too grassy, too bitter, or too intense, Saemidori is often one of the easiest cultivars to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Tamaryokucha style also gives the tea a slightly rounder feeling compared to a classic straight-leaf sencha. The cup feels soft, smooth, and polished, with a gentle green depth that opens up more with each infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown in Nagasaki, this tea benefits from one of Japan’s most underrated tea-growing environments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool nights and warm days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequent spring morning fog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean mountain water from the Tara mountain range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese conditions help bring out the tea’s natural sweetness, clarity, and smooth green finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 5g of tea in a 250ml kyusu with 165°F water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep for 50-60 seconds for the first infusion. And 20–25 seconds for the following infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first brew carries the best flavor, so do not rinse this tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can expect 3–4 infusions, each one becoming a little lighter, softer, and more refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"ProseMirror-trailingBreak\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re looking for a Japanese green tea that is \u003cstrong\u003edeeper green, cleaner, smoother, and easier to drink\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Saemidori Tamaryokucha is a beautiful choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has enough sweetness and umami for serious tea drinkers, but it’s gentle enough to recommend to almost anyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz Sample","offer_id":49246300274931,"sku":null,"price":13.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":49246300307699,"sku":null,"price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":49246300340467,"sku":null,"price":37.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":49246300373235,"sku":null,"price":49.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":49246300406003,"sku":null,"price":73.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":49246300438771,"sku":null,"price":93.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 oz","offer_id":49246300471539,"sku":null,"price":140.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":49246300504307,"sku":null,"price":178.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/IMG_20260611_160241.jpg?v=1781218975","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/nagasaki-first-pick-saemidori-tamaryokucha","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}