Sayamakaori

Cultivar · Sayamakaori

Sayamakaori（さやまかおり）

A cultivar bred in Saitama Prefecture, Sayamakaori is known for its distinctive fragrance and rich body. Rarely found in Kyoto, it adds aromatic diversity to d:matcha’s lineup.

Single-cultivar

Overview

Registration 1971 (Tea Norin No. 31)
Origin Bred in Saitama (Yabukita × native strains)
Growth Late sprouting; cold resistant
Leaf Thick, firm, deep-green leaves
Quality Distinctive fragrance, strong body; lower umami compared to Kyoto cultivars
Use Mainly sencha, but also suitable for tencha and gyokuro

d:matcha’s Sayamakaori

In 2024, Sayamakaori was sourced from a young farmer in Wazuka and carefully processed into tencha at our own factory. While not a Kyoto-native cultivar, its characteristic fragrance and robust flavor make it a valuable addition to d:matcha’s single-cultivar lineup.

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