Cultivated Varieties of Japanese tea - Okumidori
Okumidori (おくみどり) – Cultivar Profile
Okumidori is a versatile Japanese tea cultivar with a clean, refreshing line and medium-high umami. It adapts well across sencha and matcha, and responds clearly to shading length—ideal for learning how agronomy shapes flavor.
| Registered | 1974 JP cultivar |
|---|---|
| Primary use | Sencha / Matcha |
| Sprouting | ~1 week later than Yabukita (region dependent) |
| Shading | Typically 16–28 days (plot dependent) |
Tasting Profile — Okumidori (overall)
Smooth and centered body with medium-high umami, clean green aroma, and gentle astringency. In matcha, it shows vivid color and stable foam; in sencha, a refreshing clarity with soft sweetness.
Release Policy (2025)
We separate releases strictly by harvest date. First Harvest (Ichibancha) in May & June is released as Single, Ceremonial. Second Harvest (Nibancha) in July is consolidated as Summer Blend (estate). All teas here are Organic JAS Certified.
Okumidori — 2025 Lots (Updated with Second Harvest Shading)
First Harvest — Single, Ceremonial May–June
| Plot No. / Name | Shading (days) | Harvest Date (2025) | Tea type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 / おくみどり白山 | 16d | 2025-05-22 | Sencha |
| 1 / おくみどり 中西 | 24d | 2025-05-29 | Tencha |
| 18, 19 / ポリス、ガレージ おくみどり | 25d | 2025-05-30 | Tencha |
| 11 / 白山おくみどり | 26d | 2025-05-31 | Tencha |
| 14 / 白山左上 | 26d | 2025-06-01 | Tencha |
| 35 / 向井出右おくみどり | 27d | 2025-06-02 | Tencha |
| 42 / Isekazu おくみどり | 23d | 2025-06-02 | Tencha |
| 37 / 杉本おくみどり | 28d | 2025-06-04 | Tencha |
| 13 / 白山右上おくみどり | 29d | 2025-06-06 | Tencha |
Second Harvest — Summer Blend (estate) July
| Plot No. / Name | Shading (days) | Harvest Date (2025) | Tea type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 / おくみどり 中西 | 11d | 2025-07-19 | Tencha |
| 11 / 白山おくみどり | 12d | 2025-07-20 | Tencha |
| 14 / 白山左上 | 12d | 2025-07-20 | Tencha |
| 19 / ガレージおくみどり | 13d | 2025-07-21 | Tencha |
| 42 / Isekazu おくみどり | 10d | 2025-07-21 | Tencha |
| 13 / 白山右上おくみどり | 12d | 2025-07-26 | Tencha |
| 37 / 杉本おくみどり | 12d | 2025-07-26 | Tencha |
Shading values reflect updated “Second Harvest” records you provided. July harvests are blended as Summer Blend (estate).
Lots with July harvest dates are blended across d:matcha’s own fields to maintain seasonal harmony. Label: Summer Blend (estate).
