SO MATCHA ASAHI（あさひ）Competition · Single Cultivar

From an award-winning Kyoto estate with more than 350 years of tea-growing heritage, Asahi stands among the most revered cultivars in the world of premium matcha.

Cultivated in the historic Kizu River basin of Kumiyama, Kyoto, this single-origin, single-cultivar matcha benefits from mineral-rich alluvial soil, excellent drainage, and dramatic day-to-night temperature variation. These natural conditions encourage slow leaf development and exceptional amino acid accumulation, giving rise to the depth, sweetness, and structure that define Asahi.

Recognized at Japan’s most prestigious tea competitions, including the National Tea Fair, the estate has been honored with the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award—an enduring reflection of generations devoted to craftsmanship and uncompromising quality.

Traditional hand-picking and double-layer shading preserve the cultivar’s richness and concentration before the leaves are stone-milled in small batches into an ultra-fine powder.

Deep emerald in color, Asahi opens with refined sweetness before yielding layers of creamy umami and subtle marine nuances. Powerful yet composed, it possesses extraordinary concentration without heaviness.

Its finish is exceptionally long, leaving an enduring impression of purity, sweetness, and profound umami long after the final sip.

A benchmark of Kyoto matcha craftsmanship, Asahi offers remarkable depth and lasting elegance for the most discerning tea enthusiasts.

Grade: Competition · Single Cultivar · Single Origin

Origin: Kumiyama, Kyoto, Japan

Cultivar: Asahi

Harvest: First Harvest (Ichibancha)

Taste Notes: Deep Umami · Nori · Refined Sweetness · Lingering Finish

Character: Profound · Dense · Velvety · Enduring

Processing: Double-Layer Shading · Hand-Picked · Stone-Milled

Preparation: Koicha · Usucha

Net Weight: 20g