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Uejima Okumidori is a single-cultivar ceremonial matcha from Sourokuen - the pesticide-free farm of Noriyasu Uejima in Wazuka, Uji, Kyoto. A soft to juicy mouthfeel and a long, graceful finish. Green notes of edamame, green asparagus, and artichoke as the vegetal foundation. Floral layers of elderflower and osmanthus. Subtle nutty tones of walnut and hazelnut. The cup of a farmer who has spent his life pursuing one standard. Chaseki was the first to introduce Uejima's matcha to Thailand in 2020.
About Uejima Okumidori
Uejima Okumidori is part of our Ceremonial Matcha collection and is sourced exclusively from Uejima Tea Farm - Sourokuen (爽緑園) - in Wazuka, Uji, Kyoto.
Noriyasu Uejima is a 5th generation tea farmer who tends approximately 4 hectares of pesticide-free fields across Wazuka, Kyotanabe, Kamo, and Ide. He is the only producer in the 90+ year history of Kyoto's national tea competition to ever achieve a perfect score. He grows exclusively from his own fields - no purchased tencha, no outside blending - and every harvest is a direct expression of his land and his craft.
Okumidori is a cultivar prized for its deep green color, clean vegetal structure, and graceful, lingering character. In Uejima's hands, grown without chemicals and tended with the precision of a producer who has achieved the highest possible recognition in his field, it produces a matcha that is notably more complex and elegant than Okumidori from standard production sources. The elderflower and osmanthus floral notes are the signature - genuine, not enhanced.
Taste Profile
Mouthfeel: Soft to juicy Finish: Long, graceful Umami: Moderate, refined Astringency: None Flavor NotesUejima Okumidori opens with a soft to juicy mouthfeel and a long, graceful finish that lingers well beyond the last sip. Green notes of edamame lead the entry - clean and present. Green asparagus follows alongside artichoke, adding a gentle vegetal depth. Floral layers emerge clearly through the mid-palate: elderflower first - delicate, slightly sweet, and clean - then osmanthus, warmer and slightly apricot-like in its sweetness. Subtle nutty tones of walnut and hazelnut arrive quietly, adding a rounded warmth to the close. The overall character is soft, layered, and graceful - a cup that shows why single-cultivar matcha from a precise, pesticide-free producer is categorically different from blended options.
How to Use Uejima Okumidori
Best suited for:- Usucha
- Clear-style preparations
- Matcha lattes (hot and iced)
Uejima Okumidori performs best in preparations where the long, graceful finish can be fully appreciated - usucha first, where the floral layers and walnut depth emerge across the bowl. In clear-style preparations, the elderflower and osmanthus notes are vivid and refreshing. In lattes, the clean Okumidori structure holds up well in milk while the floral character adds a distinctive freshness.
How Uejima Okumidori Compares
Among Uejima's single-cultivar matchas, Okumidori is the most floral and graceful. Saemidori is richer and more dessert-forward - custard, banana sweetness, caramel, and dark chocolate. Sakimidori is fresher and more savoury - spinach, asparagus, artichoke with osmanthus and elderflower florals but a shorter finish. Kirari 31 is the lightest and most fruity - corn sweetness and ripe peach. Okumidori's long graceful finish and layered florals make it the most elegant single-cultivar option in the Uejima range.
Origin & Sourcing
Uejima Okumidori is grown by Noriyasu Uejima at Sourokuen (爽緑園) in Wazuka - one of the traditional tea-growing villages within the Uji region of Kyoto. Uejima-san is a 5th generation farmer who has expanded his family's fields to approximately 4 hectares of pesticide-free land. He grows exclusively from his own fields - no purchased tencha - and has achieved the only perfect score in the 90+ year history of Kyoto's national tea competition.
Chaseki was the first to introduce Uejima's matcha to Thailand in 2020 and works directly with the farm. There are no intermediaries between Uejima's fields and your cup.
As Uejima-san himself says: *"The tea I make is what you drink when your heart is thirsty."*
Trusted by Thailand's Matcha Community
Chaseki has specialized in Japanese matcha since November 2018 and has supplied Thailand's professional tea industry since 2020, training more than 2,500 students through workshops on matcha preparation, sourcing, and business. Uejima matcha is available in Thailand exclusively through Chaseki.
Sizes & Packaging
Uejima Okumidori is available in:
- 30g can
- 100g, 250g, 500g, and 1,000g pouches for cafés and professional kitchens
Starting at THB 815 per 30g. Wholesale pricing available for verified B2B accounts.
How to Store Matcha
Store in the fridge or freezer, sealed in its original can or an airtight container. Keep away from strong-smelling foods. Return to room temperature before opening to avoid condensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Uejima Okumidori different from other Okumidori matchas?
Uejima's pesticide-free fields and Noriyasu Uejima's unmatched precision - the only producer to achieve a perfect score in Kyoto's 90+ year national tea competition - produce an Okumidori that is noticeably more graceful and complex. The soft to juicy mouthfeel, long graceful finish, and layered elderflower and osmanthus florals reflect the standard of a farmer who has spent his career pursuing perfection.
What are the elderflower and osmanthus notes?
Natural floral impressions from the Okumidori cultivar grown in Uejima's pesticide-free fields. Elderflower is clean and slightly sweet. Osmanthus is warmer, apricot-adjacent. Together they layer over the edamame and asparagus base to give this matcha a floral elegance uncommon at this price point.
Is Uejima Okumidori suitable for lattes?
Yes. The Okumidori cultivar's clean structure holds up in milk and the elderflower aromatics add a distinctive freshness. For the full character including the long graceful finish, usucha and clear-style preparations are ideal.
How does Uejima Okumidori compare to Uejima Saemidori?
Okumidori is floral and graceful - elderflower, osmanthus, edamame, asparagus, long finish. Saemidori is richer and more dessert-forward - custard, banana sweetness, caramel, dark chocolate, cacao nibs. Different cultivars, different characters.
What is the difference between Ceremonial, Daily, and Latte Matcha?
Ceremonial is for usucha and koicha. Daily is for regular enjoyment. Latte is for milk-based preparations.
Is this matcha suitable for beginners?
Yes. Soft, juicy mouthfeel and floral character are approachable. No sharp bitterness or heavy astringency.
How should I store matcha properly?
Fridge or freezer, airtight container. Fresh four months in the fridge. Over one year frozen. Return to room temperature before opening.
Does matcha contain caffeine?
Yes. Caffeine and L-theanine, calmer energy compared to coffee.
Is Chaseki matcha sourced directly from Japan?
Yes. Directly from Uejima Tea Farm, Wazuka, Uji, Kyoto. First introduced to Thailand by Chaseki in 2020.
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.
What is the difference between single-cultivar and blended matcha?
Single-cultivar is the pure expression of one cultivar. Uejima Okumidori shows the Okumidori cultivar as grown in his pesticide-free Wazuka fields without any blending.
Related Products
- Uejima Saemidori - richer and more dessert-forward Uejima single-cultivar
- Uejima Sakimidori - savoury and floral with a shorter, juicy finish
- Uejima Kirari 31 - lightest and most fruity Uejima single-cultivar
- Kaze - Uejima blend of Samidori and Yabukita for those who want a blended option
- How to Prepare Usucha