Yamamasa Koyamaen Samidori Matcha 100g - Everyday Uji Matcha from Japan

★★★★★ Premium Japanese Matcha

Brand: Yamamasa Koyamaen
Product: Samidori (さみどり)
Net Weight: 100g
Packaging: Resealable Pouch
Origin: Japan
Tea Type: Japanese Matcha
Best For: Daily Matcha, Usucha, Matcha Latte & Drinks
Ingredients: 100% Japanese Green Tea

Smooth Japanese Matcha for Everyday Drinking

Discover the approachable taste of Yamamasa Koyamaen Samidori Matcha 100g, an authentic Japanese drinking matcha from the historic tea producer Yamamasa Koyamaen.

Samidori is designed for matcha drinkers who want to enjoy the natural character of Japanese matcha without excessive bitterness or astringency. Its smooth, balanced profile makes it an excellent choice for everyday matcha, whether whisked traditionally with water or prepared as a matcha latte.

The generous 100g resealable pouch is particularly convenient for frequent matcha drinkers, offering more servings than a traditional 30g tin while helping keep the matcha sealed between uses.

Why You'll Love Samidori Matcha

• Authentic Japanese Matcha – Produced by Yamamasa Koyamaen, a renowned Japanese tea maker.
• Smooth & Approachable – Designed to showcase matcha flavor while keeping bitterness and astringency relatively mild.
• Perfect for Everyday Drinking – An excellent choice for your morning matcha or daily tea ritual.
• Great for Usucha – Enjoy whisked traditionally with warm water.
• Excellent for Matcha Drinks – Works beautifully in hot or iced matcha beverages.
• Versatile in the Kitchen – Its distinct matcha character also makes it suitable for desserts and culinary applications.
• 100g Resealable Pouch – A practical larger format for regular matcha drinkers.

Taste & Flavor Profile

Samidori delivers a balanced expression of Japanese matcha with enough depth to enjoy traditionally while remaining approachable for everyday use.

Taste Profile

Umami: ★★★☆☆
Sweetness: ★★★☆☆
Bitterness: ★★☆☆☆
Astringency: ★★☆☆☆
Body: ★★★☆☆
Aroma: ★★★★☆

Tasting Notes

Fresh Green Tea · Mild Umami · Gentle Sweetness · Soft Bitterness · Clean Finish

One of Samidori's defining characteristics is its drinkability. Compared with more bitter entry-level matcha, it offers a softer experience that makes it particularly suitable for customers developing a daily matcha habit.

What Is Yamamasa Koyamaen Samidori?

Samidori (さみどり) is part of Yamamasa Koyamaen's matcha lineup for traditional and everyday drinking.

Yamamasa Koyamaen describes Samidori as a matcha that allows you to appreciate authentic matcha flavor while keeping bitterness and astringency subdued.

The producer specifically recommends Samidori and Matsukaze for customers looking for matcha they can comfortably enjoy every day.

This makes Samidori an attractive middle ground for customers who want something more refined than basic culinary matcha without moving into the price range of Yamamasa Koyamaen's higher-end tea ceremony selections.

About Yamamasa Koyamaen

Yamamasa Koyamaen is a historic Japanese tea producer based in Uji, Kyoto.

Its roots in tea cultivation extend back to the early Edo period. Over generations, the company has developed expertise across tea cultivation, harvesting, processing, evaluation, blending, and matcha production.

Yamamasa Koyamaen places particular emphasis on the drinking quality of its matcha, using carefully selected tea leaves and traditional expertise to produce matcha across a wide range of grades and applications.

Samidori represents the producer's philosophy particularly well: an accessible Japanese matcha created to deliver satisfying flavor for regular enjoyment.

Best Ways to Enjoy Samidori

Traditional Usucha

For the clearest expression of Samidori's flavor, prepare it as traditional usucha (thin tea).

Recommended preparation:

• 1.5–2g Samidori Matcha
• Approximately 70ml water
• Water temperature: around 80°C / 176°F

Sift the matcha into a warm, dry bowl. Add hot water and whisk briskly with a bamboo chasen until a fine layer of foam forms.

Enjoy immediately.

Matcha Latte

Samidori can also be used for a smooth everyday matcha latte.

Recommended preparation:

• 3–4g Samidori Matcha
• 40–50ml warm water
• 150–180ml milk or plant-based milk
• Sweetener, optional

Whisk the matcha with warm water until completely smooth, then combine with steamed milk or pour over cold milk and ice.

Its balanced bitterness works particularly well when paired with milk.

Matcha Drinks & Desserts

Samidori's distinctive matcha flavor also makes it suitable for:

• Iced matcha
• Matcha lemonade
• Matcha smoothies
• Matcha cream
• Ice cream
• Chocolate
• Mochi
• Cakes and desserts

If your priority is premium traditional drinking, prepare Samidori with water. For customers seeking versatility, the 100g format also provides enough matcha to experiment with different recipes.

Who Should Choose Samidori 100g?

Yamamasa Koyamaen Samidori is particularly suitable for:

• Daily matcha drinkers
• Beginners exploring authentic Japanese matcha
• Fans of Yamamasa Koyamaen
• Traditional usucha drinkers
• Customers who prefer lower bitterness and astringency
• Hot and iced matcha drinkers
• Matcha latte lovers
• Customers looking for a larger 100g matcha pouch
• Households that consume matcha frequently

Using approximately 2g per serving, one 100g pouch provides around 50 servings.

Product Details

How to Store Samidori Matcha

Matcha is sensitive to oxygen, moisture, heat, light, and strong odors.

For the best quality:

• Reseal the pouch tightly after each use.
• Keep it in a cool, dark location.
• Avoid direct sunlight and humidity.
• Refrigerate after opening when possible.
• If refrigerated, allow the sealed pouch to approach room temperature before opening to reduce condensation.
• Enjoy relatively soon after opening for the best aroma, color, and flavor.

Why Buy Yamamasa Koyamaen Samidori from Kisshomori?

At Kisshomori, we curate authentic Japanese matcha for tea lovers looking to experience the diversity of Japan's matcha culture.

Yamamasa Koyamaen Samidori Matcha 100g is an excellent choice if you're looking for:

• Authentic Japanese matcha
• A respected traditional Japanese tea producer
• Smooth matcha with restrained bitterness
• Matcha suitable for everyday drinking
• A versatile option for usucha and matcha drinks
• A convenient 100g resealable pouch
• Japanese matcha available in Canada

Enjoy Samidori as part of your daily ritual and discover an approachable expression of Yamamasa Koyamaen matcha.

Shipping

• Ships from Vancouver, Canada
• Canada: 2–5 business days
  
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