- Description
Uejima Sakimidori is the most savoury and lively of the Uejima single-cultivar matchas. Grown pesticide-free in the fields of Noriyasu Uejima at Sourokuen in Wazuka, Uji, Kyoto - it delivers a juicy mouthfeel with a medium to short finish, opening with green notes of spinach, green asparagus, and artichoke, balanced by a delicate touch of saltiness that adds depth and character. Subtle floral nuances of osmanthus and elderflower lift the close quietly. Refreshing, vivid, and clean. Chaseki was the first to introduce Uejima's matcha to Thailand in 2020.
About Uejima Sakimidori
Uejima Sakimidori is part of our Ceremonial Matcha collection, sourced exclusively from Sourokuen (爽緑園) in Wazuka, Uji, Kyoto.
Sakimidori is a cultivar less commonly seen in Thai matcha menus than Okumidori or Saemidori - and that rarity is part of its appeal. In Uejima's pesticide-free fields, it expresses a clean, direct savoury character that is rooted in the spinach and asparagus depth of shade-grown Uji tea, lifted by a natural saltiness and a quiet floral close of osmanthus and elderflower. The juicy mouthfeel and shorter finish make it the most refreshing of the four Uejima single-cultivar options - less lingering than Okumidori, less richly layered than Saemidori, but vividly satisfying in its own lane.
Taste Profile
Mouthfeel: Juicy Finish: Medium to short Umami: Moderate Astringency: None - clean and direct Flavor NotesUejima Sakimidori opens with a juicy mouthfeel and a medium-to-short finish that leaves a gentle impression. Spinach leads the green character - present and vivid. Green asparagus follows with a buttery, direct quality. Artichoke adds a slightly earthy vegetal depth. A delicate saltiness runs through the body, enhancing the other notes without competing with them. Floral nuances of osmanthus and elderflower appear quietly on the finish - light, aromatic, and clean. The overall impression is fresh, savoury, and lively - a single-cultivar matcha that is distinctly different from its sweeter, richer counterparts in the Uejima range.
How to Use Uejima Sakimidori
Best suited for:- Usucha
- Clear-style preparations
- Matcha lattes (hot and iced)
Sakimidori's juicy, savoury character is most vivid in clear-style preparations where the spinach depth and saltiness are clean and refreshing. In usucha, the juicy mouthfeel produces an active, satisfying bowl. In lattes, the natural saltiness adds structure and prevents flatness. Not recommended for koicha.
How Uejima Sakimidori Compares
Among the Uejima single-cultivar matchas, Sakimidori is the most savoury and most refreshing. Okumidori shares the osmanthus and elderflower florals but is softer, more graceful, and has a longer finish. Saemidori is richer and more dessert-forward - custard, banana, caramel, and dark chocolate. Kirari 31 is lighter and fruity - corn sweetness and ripe peach. Sakimidori is for those who want a clean, vivid, savoury bowl with a gentle floral close.
Origin & Sourcing
Grown by Noriyasu Uejima at Sourokuen (爽緑園), Wazuka, Uji, Kyoto. 5th generation farmer. Pesticide-free across all fields. The only producer in the 90+ year history of Kyoto's national tea competition to achieve a perfect score. Chaseki was the first to introduce Uejima's matcha to Thailand in 2020.
*"The tea I make is what you drink when your heart is thirsty."* — Noriyasu Uejima
Sizes & Packaging
- 30g can — THB 910
- 100g, 250g, 500g, and 1,000g pouches
Wholesale pricing available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Uejima Sakimidori distinctive?
The most savoury and lively of the four Uejima single-cultivar matchas. Spinach, asparagus, and artichoke form a direct savoury base, enhanced by a delicate natural saltiness, with osmanthus and elderflower florals appearing gently on the finish. Juicy mouthfeel, medium-to-short finish.
How does Uejima Sakimidori compare to Uejima Okumidori?
Both have osmanthus and elderflower, but Okumidori is built on edamame and asparagus with a soft, long graceful finish - more elegant and lingering. Sakimidori leads with spinach and saltiness, with a juicy but shorter finish - more lively and savoury.
What is the saltiness in Uejima Sakimidori?
Natural character of the cultivar as grown in Uejima's pesticide-free fields - not added. Functions as a depth enhancer, making the spinach, asparagus, and artichoke notes more vivid. A quality signal characteristic of shade-grown Uji cultivars.
Is Uejima Sakimidori suitable for lattes?
Yes. Clean savoury structure holds up in milk. Natural saltiness adds subtle depth. Elderflower and osmanthus add gentle aromatic freshness. A strong choice for savoury-forward latte menus.
Is this matcha suitable for beginners?
Yes. Clean, juicy, and refreshing character is immediately approachable.
How should I store matcha?
Fridge or freezer, airtight container. Fresh four months in fridge. Over one year frozen.
Is this matcha pesticide-free?
Yes. All Uejima Tea Farm matcha is grown pesticide-free.
Is this matcha suitable for cafes?
Yes. Available in larger formats. Contact us for wholesale pricing.
- Uejima Okumidori - more floral and graceful, longer finish
- Uejima Saemidori - richer, custard and dark chocolate
- Uejima Kirari 31 - lighter, fruity, corn and ripe peach