Komakage

Cultivar · Komakage

Komakage（こまかげ）

A classic Kyoto cultivar valued for its elegant umami and vivid green color when processed into matcha. Rarely cultivated today, Komakage is treasured for premium-grade tencha.

Kyoto Cultivar Single-cultivar

Overview

Registration 1955 (Kyoto Prefecture)
Origin Selected from Uji zairai (native strains)
Growth Mid-sprouting; relatively small, thick leaves
Leaf Deep green, suitable for high-grade tencha
Quality Rich umami, mild astringency, vivid matcha color
Use Renowned for premium ceremonial matcha

d:matcha’s Komakage

At d:matcha, Komakage is currently being nurtured in our own fields in Yubune, Wazuka. The trees are just over 3 years old and not yet ready for commercial harvest. As they mature, Komakage will play a key role in expanding our Kyoto cultivar lineup, offering customers a deeper experience of Uji’s heritage.

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