{"product_id":"uejima-sakimidori","title":"Sakimidori - Single Cultivar Ceremonial Matcha from Uejima Tea Farm, Wazuka, Uji","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSakimidori - Single Cultivar Ceremonial Matcha from Uejima Tea Farm, Wazuka, Uji\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUejima Sakimidori is the most savoury and lively of the Uejima single-cultivar matchas. Grown pesticide-free in the fields of Noriyasu Uejima at Sourokuen in Wazuka, Uji, Kyoto - it delivers a juicy mouthfeel with a medium to short finish, opening with green notes of spinach, green asparagus, and artichoke, balanced by a delicate touch of saltiness that adds depth and character. Subtle floral nuances of osmanthus and elderflower lift the close quietly. Refreshing, vivid, and clean. Chaseki was the first to introduce Uejima's matcha to Thailand in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Uejima Sakimidori\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUejima Sakimidori is part of our Ceremonial Matcha collection, sourced exclusively from Sourokuen (爽緑園) in Wazuka, Uji, Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakimidori is a cultivar less commonly seen in Thai matcha menus than Okumidori or Saemidori - and that rarity is part of its appeal. In Uejima's pesticide-free fields, it expresses a clean, direct savoury character that is rooted in the spinach and asparagus depth of shade-grown Uji tea, lifted by a natural saltiness and a quiet floral close of osmanthus and elderflower. The juicy mouthfeel and shorter finish make it the most refreshing of the four Uejima single-cultivar options - less lingering than Okumidori, less richly layered than Saemidori, but vividly satisfying in its own lane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to short\n\u003cstrong\u003eUmami:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstringency:\u003c\/strong\u003e None - clean and direct\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUejima Sakimidori opens with a juicy mouthfeel and a medium-to-short finish that leaves a gentle impression. Spinach leads the green character - present and vivid. Green asparagus follows with a buttery, direct quality. Artichoke adds a slightly earthy vegetal depth. A delicate saltiness runs through the body, enhancing the other notes without competing with them. Floral nuances of osmanthus and elderflower appear quietly on the finish - light, aromatic, and clean. The overall impression is fresh, savoury, and lively - a single-cultivar matcha that is distinctly different from its sweeter, richer counterparts in the Uejima range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Uejima Sakimidori\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsucha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear-style preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha lattes (hot and iced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakimidori's juicy, savoury character is most vivid in clear-style preparations where the spinach depth and saltiness are clean and refreshing. In usucha, the juicy mouthfeel produces an active, satisfying bowl. In lattes, the natural saltiness adds structure and prevents flatness. Not recommended for koicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Uejima Sakimidori Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the Uejima single-cultivar matchas, Sakimidori is the most savoury and most refreshing. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uejima-okumidori\"\u003eOkumidori\u003c\/a\u003e shares the osmanthus and elderflower florals but is softer, more graceful, and has a longer finish. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uejima-saemidori\"\u003eSaemidori\u003c\/a\u003e is richer and more dessert-forward - custard, banana, caramel, and dark chocolate. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uejima-kirari-31\"\u003eKirari 31\u003c\/a\u003e is lighter and fruity - corn sweetness and ripe peach. Sakimidori is for those who want a clean, vivid, savoury bowl with a gentle floral close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown by Noriyasu Uejima at Sourokuen (爽緑園), Wazuka, Uji, Kyoto. 5th generation farmer. Pesticide-free across all fields. The only producer in the 90+ year history of Kyoto's national tea competition to achieve a perfect score. Chaseki was the first to introduce Uejima's matcha to Thailand in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*\"The tea I make is what you drink when your heart is thirsty.\"* — Noriyasu Uejima\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30g can — THB 910\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g, 250g, 500g, and 1,000g pouches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWholesale pricing available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes Uejima Sakimidori distinctive?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most savoury and lively of the four Uejima single-cultivar matchas. Spinach, asparagus, and artichoke form a direct savoury base, enhanced by a delicate natural saltiness, with osmanthus and elderflower florals appearing gently on the finish. Juicy mouthfeel, medium-to-short finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does Uejima Sakimidori compare to Uejima Okumidori?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth have osmanthus and elderflower, but \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uejima-okumidori\"\u003eOkumidori\u003c\/a\u003e is built on edamame and asparagus with a soft, long graceful finish - more elegant and lingering. Sakimidori leads with spinach and saltiness, with a juicy but shorter finish - more lively and savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the saltiness in Uejima Sakimidori?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural character of the cultivar as grown in Uejima's pesticide-free fields - not added. Functions as a depth enhancer, making the spinach, asparagus, and artichoke notes more vivid. A quality signal characteristic of shade-grown Uji cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Uejima Sakimidori suitable for lattes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Clean savoury structure holds up in milk. Natural saltiness adds subtle depth. Elderflower and osmanthus add gentle aromatic freshness. A strong choice for savoury-forward latte menus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this matcha suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Clean, juicy, and refreshing character is immediately approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I store matcha?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFridge or freezer, airtight container. Fresh four months in fridge. Over one year frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this matcha pesticide-free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All Uejima Tea Farm matcha is grown pesticide-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this matcha suitable for cafes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Available in larger formats. Contact us for wholesale pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/uejima-okumidori\"\u003eUejima Okumidori\u003c\/a\u003e - more floral and graceful, longer finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/uejima-saemidori\"\u003eUejima Saemidori\u003c\/a\u003e - richer, custard and dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/uejima-kirari-31\"\u003eUejima Kirari 31\u003c\/a\u003e - lighter, fruity, corn and ripe peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Uejima","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":47868864594077,"sku":"UEJ-MAT-SAK-30P","price":910.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":47868864626845,"sku":"UEJ-MAT-SAK-100P","price":2519.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":47868864659613,"sku":"UEJ-MAT-SAK-250P","price":5597.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":47868864692381,"sku":"UEJ-MAT-SAK-500P","price":9950.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":47868864725149,"sku":"UEJ-MAT-SAK-1000S","price":17690.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0347\/1228\/9412\/files\/Uejimai-sakimidori-30g.jpg?v=1777113403","url":"https:\/\/store.chaseki.com\/products\/uejima-sakimidori","provider":"Chaseki Specialty Matcha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}