{"product_id":"samidori-uji-hand-picked-20g-sample","title":"Samidori (Uji) \/  Hand-picked Uji Matcha  \/ 20g tin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamidori — Hand-picked Uji Matcha \/ Highest Grade　\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eUmami: ★★★★★★\u003cbr data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eSweetness: ★★★★★★\u003cbr data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"36\"\u003eBitterness: ★\u003cbr data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eColor: ★★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"226\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrigin: Uji, Kyoto\u003cbr data-end=\"21\" data-start=\"18\"\u003eVariety: Samidori (First Flush)\u003cbr data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"52\"\u003ePackaging: 20g Premium Tin\u003cbr data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"81\"\u003e※Extremely Rare Hand-picked Matcha (Traditional Harvesting Method)\u003cbr data-end=\"153\" data-start=\"150\"\u003e※Award-winning Matcha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Samidori” is regarded as one of the most prestigious cultivars in Uji matcha.\u2028This exceptionally rare, highest-grade matcha is celebrated for its rich umami, elegant sweetness, and remarkably smooth mouthfeel.\u003cbr\u003eCarefully harvested using traditional hand-picking methods — a practice that has become extremely rare even within Japan today — only the youngest and most delicate tea leaves are selected. This meticulous process minimizes bitterness while creating a deep, refined, and sophisticated flavor profile.\u003cbr\u003eIts vibrant jade-green color reflects the exceptional quality of first flush tea leaves. From the very first sip, intense umami and natural sweetness gently unfold across the palate, accompanied by delicate aromas reminiscent of fresh cream and white chocolate. Soft floral nuances linger beautifully, leading to a long, clean, and naturally sweet finish.\u003cbr\u003eHighly regarded for both Koicha (thick tea) and Usucha (thin tea), Samidori offers the elegance, depth, and refinement that define authentic premium Uji matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonzu Cultivation — A Tradition Passed Down Since the Muromachi Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike modern covering methods that place synthetic materials directly over the tea plants, “Samidori” is cultivated using the traditional Uji technique known as “Honzu cultivation.”\u003cbr\u003eHonzu cultivation is a historic shading method passed down in Kyoto and Uji since the Muromachi period. Shelves are built above the tea fields, where reed screens (yoshizu) and straw are carefully layered to gently block sunlight while allowing soft, natural light to pass through.\u003cbr\u003eThis extremely labor-intensive cultivation method enhances the tea leaves’ natural sweetness, umami, and aroma, producing tencha leaves of the highest quality — the essential ingredient for premium matcha.\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a uniquely mellow, complex, and refined flavor that cannot be replicated through mass production.\u003cbr\u003eA truly special cup that embodies the heritage and craftsmanship of traditional Uji matcha.\u2028Recommended for those seeking an authentic and uncompromising matcha experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"私のストア","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49108389101811,"sku":null,"price":21000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/4670\/8723\/files\/skincare_routine_3.png?v=1779428911","url":"https:\/\/miyako-matcha.com\/th\/products\/samidori-uji-hand-picked-20g-sample","provider":"MIYAKO MATCHA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}