{"product_id":"yame-saemidori-ceremonial-matcha","title":"Yame Saemidori Ceremonial Grade Matcha","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"92\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYame Saemidori Ceremonial Grade Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eSingle-Cultivar | Grown in Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eYame, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, has long been regarded as one of Japan’s most prestigious tea regions—traditionally known for producing some of the finest \u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"265\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/strong\u003e in the country. For decades, Yame farmers perfected the art of shaded tea cultivation, building deep expertise in controlling light, timing, and leaf development to bring out maximum sweetness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eThat same foundation is exactly why Yame has become one of the most important regions for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality matcha today\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eBecause matcha is also a shaded tea, Yame didn’t need to reinvent its approach—it simply evolved it. The infrastructure, the knowledge, and the growing conditions were already there. As demand for matcha continues to rise, many of Yame’s top producers have shifted part of their focus from gyokuro to tencha, the raw material used for matcha. The result is a style of matcha that carries the same signature qualities Yame is known for: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003edeep sweetness, smooth texture, and refined umami\u003c\/strong\u003e, without harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eThis particular matcha is crafted exclusively from the Saemidori (さえみどり) cultivar—one of the most prized in Japan. Saemidori, meaning “clear green,” is known for producing an exceptionally vibrant color, soft natural sweetness, and very low bitterness. Compared to Yabukita, it leans more elegant and rounded, with a silky, almost effortless drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen grown in Yame\u003c\/strong\u003e, Saemidori takes on even more depth. The region’s expertise in shading enhances its natural sweetness, while maintaining a clean, balanced finish. It’s a matcha that feels both rich and precise—rooted in tradition, but shaped by a region that has quietly adapted to what matcha has become today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eThis ceremonial matcha is best enjoyed prepared in the traditional style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsucha (Thin Matcha):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2081\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUse 2g (about 1 teaspoon) of matcha\u003cbr data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003eSift into a bowl to remove clumps\u003cbr data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eAdd 70–80ml of water at 160–175°F (70–80°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eWhisk briskly in a 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empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoicha (Thick Matcha):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eUse 3–4g of matcha (about 1.5–2 teaspoons)\u003cbr data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eSift into a bowl to remove clumps\u003cbr data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eAdd 30–40ml of water at 160–170°F (70–75°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eGently knead the matcha with the whisk (slow back-and-forth motion, not whisking) until smooth and glossy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"392\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe texture should be thick, syrup-like, with no foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] 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