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MMC 04/24: Sakataさん Samidori (さみどり) Hamadai Uji Matcha
A light, airy, and wonderfully sweet Matcha that evokes air-popped corn. From the pristine Hamadai basin where no synthetic chemicals have ever been used.
MMC 02/24: Shimizuさん Saemidori (さえみどり) Kageyama Uji Matcha
A gently sweet, medium-bodied Matcha with welcoming smoothness uncharacteristic of such a young vintage from Shimizuさん in Kageyama Uji.
MMC 01/24: Asahi (あさひ) Micro-Terroir Uji Matcha
🏆 A lightly-colored but deeply rich Matcha, filled with Citrus and sweet aged Nori. Aromatic and thick, from the hands of a private, and highly awarded produce, in Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
MMC 11/23: Kurazumiさん Okumidori (おくみどり) Hoshino Matcha
🏆 A polite and approachable Matcha reminiscent of sun-showers from the legendary Kurazumiさん, this year’s First-Place winner in Japan’s National Tea Competition (全国茶品評会) Gyokuro division.
MMC 10/23: Sakataさん Samidori (さみどり) Hamadai (浜台) Uji Matcha
Polite cucumber bitters, whipped and salted heavy cream with a warming persimmon aroma. Recurring waves of minerals and umami.
MMC 09/23: Eshimaさん Okumidori おくみどり Yame Matcha
Negroni-like in character, warming finish, orange peels, and vibrant green color.
MMC 08/23: Harashimaさん Sayamakaori (さやまかおり) Yabemura Matcha
Floral and aromatic, with an assertive astringency and light body. For experienced Matcha connoisseurs.
MMC 07/23: Yoshidanさん Samidori (さみどり) Uji Matcha
A legendary Matcha from one of Uji’s most proficient farmers, Yoshidanさん of Ogura Uji, Kyoto.
MMC 06/23: Tsujiさん Gokou (ごこう) Uji Matcha
A rich and complex cultivar grown by the venerable Tsujiさん of Shirakawa Uji, Kyoto.
MMC 05/23: Morisakiさん Okumidori (おくみどり) Wazuka Matcha
Matcha from the hands of a young and talented first-generation producer, in the misty hills of Wazuka.
MMC 04/23: Shimizuさん Samidori (さみど) Kageyama Matcha
Learn about this month’s Samidori from Uji, Kyoto ground fresh for the Matcha Mill Club.
MMC 03/23: Kurazumi’s Okumidori (おくみどり) Hoshino Matcha
Learn about Ooika’s Yabukita (やぶきた) Matcha from Kurasawa, Shizuoka for the Matcha Mill Club.
MMC 02/23: Hattori's Yabukita (やぶきた) Kurasawa Shizuoka Matcha
Learn about Ooika’s Yabukita (やぶきた) Matcha from Kurasawa, Shizuoka for the Matcha Mill Club.
MMC 01/23: Tsuji’s Asahi (朝日) Shirakawa Uji Matcha
Learn about Ooika’s Asahi (朝日) Matcha from Uji, Kyoto for the Matcha Mill Club.
Uji-Hikari (宇治ひかり) from an Uji Micro-terroir
Matcha Mill Club is our monthly Matcha membership program. Each month we stone-mill a new Matcha and ship out within 24 hours. This article details the matcha we shipped December, 2022!
Okumidori (おくみどり) Cultivar from Wazuka (Matcha Mill Club)
Matcha Mill Club is our monthly Matcha membership program. Each month we stone-mill a new Matcha and ship out within 24 hours. This article details the matcha we shipped November, 2022!
Mo Cha, the Historic Precursor to Matcha (末茶) - Tea Drunk X Ooika
Matcha Mill Club is our monthly Matcha membership program. Each month we stone-mill a new Matcha and ship out within 24 hours. This article details the matcha we shipped October, 2022!
Samidori (さみどり) Micro-Terroir Uji Matcha
Matcha Mill Club is our monthly Matcha membership program. Each month we stone-mill a new Matcha and ship out within 24 hours. This article details the matcha we shipped September, 2022!
Tsuji’s Uji-Hikari Shirakawa Uji Matcha
Matcha Mill Monthly is our monthly Matcha membership program. Each month we stone-mill a new Matcha and ship out within 24 hours. This article details the matcha we shipped August, 2022!
Zairai Kuradashi Matcha (Matcha Mill Monthly)
The Zairai Kuradashi is our July 2022 Matcha of the Month, part of our Matcha Mill Monthly membership. Learn what makes Zairai Matcha so uncommon (and delicious.)