Tea cultivar
Samidori
Samidori is one of the classic Uji cultivars associated with premium ceremonial matcha. It tends to support low-bitterness bowls with softness, elegance, and a distinctly refined finish.
Blends Using Samidori
21 blends in the catalogue feature this cultivar.
Marukyu Koyamaen
Aorashi
Uji · Ceremonial
$1.60/g
Ippodo
Ummon-no-Mukashi
Uji · Ceremonial
$2.25/g
Kettl
Shirakawa Samidori
Uji · Ceremonial
$3.55/g
Kettl
Gokasho Organic Samidori
Uji · Ceremonial
$3.75/g
Kettl
Kohata
Uji · Ceremonial
$2.30/g
Tsujiki
Authentic Samidori
Uji · Competition
¥756/g
Tsujiki
Original Blend Hakusui
Uji · Ceremonial
¥405/g
Tsujiki
Reserve Blend Okegawa
Uji · Ceremonial
¥150/g
Shohokuen
Iwai no Mukashi
Uji · Usucha
¥108/g
Shohokuen
Matsu no Mukashi
Uji · Usucha
¥81/g
Shohokuen
Megumi no Mukashi
¥54/g
TOBI-EN
Tokusen Shiragiku
Uji · Ceremonial
¥259/g
TOBI-EN
Hatsumukashi
Uji · Ceremonial
¥173/g
TOBI-EN
Aoi no Mukashi
Uji · Ceremonial
¥86/g
TOBI-EN
Asahi Organic
Uji · Organic ceremonial
¥72/g
TOBI-EN
Midori Yama
Uji · Daily ceremonial
¥65/g
TOBI-EN
Iwai no Shiro
Uji · Entry ceremonial
¥54/g
Kyo Hayashiya
Matsu no Yowai
Uji · Ceremonial
¥78/g
Kyo Hayashiya
Syoshin
Uji · Ceremonial
¥109/g
Kyo Hayashiya
Matsu no Yowai
Uji · Ceremonial
¥70/g
Kyo Hayashiya
Syoshin
Uji · Ceremonial
¥101/g
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do premium producers use Samidori?
- Because it can deliver the softness and poise many buyers want from high-end ceremonial matcha.
- Is Samidori good for koicha?
- Yes. It is one of the strongest cultivar signals for koicha-friendly softness.