{"product_id":"samidori-ceremonial-matcha","title":"Samidori Ceremonial Matcha","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eSamidori Ceremonial Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eSingle-cultivar matcha from Uji, Kyoto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eSamidori is a top-tier Japanese matcha cultivar prized for its balance, clarity, and natural sweetness. Grown in Uji, Kyoto — one of Japan’s most historic matcha-producing regions — this is a matcha chosen for moments when flavour, texture, and origin truly matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eOften described as “ceremonial grade,” our Samidori represents the highest quality of matcha traditionally prepared for whisking: vibrant, smooth, and deeply expressive. While “ceremonial” is not a regulated or certified term, it is commonly used to describe matcha made from the finest leaves, with careful cultivation and processing, and a flavour profile suited to being enjoyed on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eThis is matcha at its most refined — elegant, intentional, and quietly complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eA brief lineage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eWhisked tea preparation flourished in China during the Song Dynasty (10th–13th centuries), where powdered tea was valued for its texture, aroma, and meditative preparation. This practice was later introduced to Japan by Buddhist monks, where it evolved into the foundations of Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eIn Uji, near Kyoto, matcha production became increasingly refined — with careful shading, stone-milling, and cultivar selection shaping the matcha we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eSamidori is part of this lineage: a cultivar developed for ceremonial use, offering both structure and softness in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eTaste profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eFloral, highly aromatic, with notes of green snap peas and panna cotta. Expect a clear, luminous cup with gentle umami, natural sweetness, soft vegetal notes, and a smooth almost creamy mouthfeel. Bitterness is minimal, allowing nuance and balance to take the lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eSamidori rewards slow attention — revealing complexity rather than intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eHow to enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eCeremonial matcha is traditionally enjoyed whisked simply with hot water, allowing the full expression of the leaf to shine. This preparation highlights texture, aroma, and the cultivar’s natural balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eThat said, this is still your matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eSamidori can absolutely be enjoyed in lattes or modern preparations, but it truly shines with minimal additions — much like a fine wine, a single-origin chocolate, or a geisha coffee bean. Many people choose to taste it plain first, then explore it in their own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003eThere are no rules here — only curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eWhat makes this matcha special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003e• Single-cultivar Samidori matcha\u003cbr data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003e• Grown and produced in Uji, Kyoto, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003e• Traditionally shaded and stone-milled\u003cbr data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e• Crafted for whisking and pure enjoyment\u003cbr data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003e• Smooth, refined, and naturally sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eFormat options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eAvailable as a 25g tin or a 25g refill bag. Both contain the same matcha; the choice is simply how you prefer to store and enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003eWazuka, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003eA note from Teanuki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003eWe approach ceremonial matcha with respect for tradition and openness to exploration. Whether you prepare this matcha in a quiet ritual or fold it into your own creative practice, the goal is the same: to enjoy something made with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3296\"\u003eThis is your matcha.\u003cbr data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eYour moment.\u003cbr data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3287\"\u003eYour way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teanuki","offers":[{"title":"Bag","offer_id":45742704361669,"sku":"TN-MAT-SAM-25","price":862.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tin","offer_id":45742704394437,"sku":"TN-MAT-SAMTIN-26","price":913.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/7231\/3285\/files\/IMG_0281.jpg?v=1770065959","url":"https:\/\/teanuki.co\/products\/samidori-ceremonial-matcha","provider":"Teanuki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}