MMC 02/24: Shimizuさん Saemidori (さえみどり) Kageyama Uji Matcha
Matcha Mill Club is our monthly Matcha membership, where we stone-mill a new single-origin Matcha and ship it out within 24 hours of milling every month. This article details the Matcha we shipped for February 2024!
Ooika’s Physical Space
We hope you’ve had a good start to your new year as we roll into February. The Ooika physical space will have its soft opening by the end of the month.
If you can visit us in Central New Jersey, please do! Here’s our location on Google Maps. Our space will have fresh-ground Matcha, educational classes, and Kyoto-style cafe offerings such as Matcha Latte, Okashi (snacks), and more.
Tasting Notes
Spring pea color, contrasted by a dark and sultry flavor. Egg yolk custard, and toasted hay. A pleasant sweetness that is expected from the Saemidori cultivar.
We found the 2023 vintage unusually light and long-bodied, which one would expect from a longer-aged Kuradashi Matcha.
The Matcha is gentle and clear in character (as opposed to more syrup or molasses.) Fresh, pointed to the lips tannins that draw far back. Concentrated on the forward part of the mouth, while not being puckering.
Characteristic “green tea”, unfussy and straightforward with some good umami balance. A very enjoyable, medium-bodied Matcha appropriate for any occasion.
Share your Experience
As always, your support of Ooika is greatly appreciated. Please share your own tasting notes and experiences with this month’s Matcha and tag us on Instagram @ooika.co or on YouTube here.
Sincerely,
Marc
Ooika’s Miller
