First Harvest - AOKI Saemidori Single Cultivar

FIRST HARVEST – Yame Saemidori Single Cultivar

Exceptional matcha quality crafted for every stage of your matcha journey – from your very first cup to your everyday ritual.

AOKI is a certified JAS Organic & FDA, first-harvest matcha crafted from Japanese-grown tea leaves from Yame, Fukuoka, Japan. Sourced exclusively from the elite Saemidori cultivar and rooted in Yame’s traditional shaded tea-making methods, it delivers a strikingly brilliant jade color, silky texture, deeply concentrated umami, and a remarkably sweet, clean finish.

Whether you’re discovering matcha for the first time, replacing your daily café drink, or refining your existing routine, AOKI Matcha makes it simple to enjoy an exceptional cup at home.

The Art of the Perfect Brew

Spring’s Finest Leaves

Harvested during the prized first flush in the mist-covered valleys of Yame, our tea leaves are hand-picked at peak youth to ensure unmatched freshness, an extraordinarily bright jade color, and an exceptionally silky mouthfeel.

Cultivated in the Shadows

Shielded from direct sunlight using traditional shading techniques unique to Yame, the leaves develop exceptionally high levels of amino acids like L-theanine. The result? A remarkably sweet, zero-astringency profile brimming with deep, rich umami.

Honoring Tradition in Every Grain

Milled slowly on traditional granite stone mills to preserve its delicate floral aroma and brilliant color, our matcha is transformed into an ultra-fine powder that whisks effortlessly into a creamy, luxurious brew.

Authentic & Uncompromising

Sourced entirely from the prized Saemidori cultivar in Yame, Fukuoka, Japan. Certified 100% JAS Organic, single-origin, and completely pure—nothing added.

Exp: 6 months

Storage: Store in a cool, dark place (preferably refrigerated) and seal tightly after opening to preserve peak freshness and umami.