Ujimidori

Cultivar · Ujimidori

Ujimidori（うじみどり）

A Kyoto cultivar prized for its rich umami and elegant color. Rarely cultivated outside Uji, Ujimidori is highly valued for premium tencha and matcha.

Kyoto Cultivar Single-cultivar

Overview

Registration 1965 (Kyoto Prefecture)
Origin Selected from Uji zairai (native strains)
Growth Medium sprouting, vivid green leaves
Leaf Glossy, deep green producing elegant liquor
Yield Moderate to low
Quality Rich umami, smooth, low astringency

d:matcha’s Ujimidori

The Ujimidori currently offered by d:matcha is sourced from a young farmer in Wazuka and carefully processed at our own facility. While not grown directly in our Yubune fields, Ujimidori enriches our lineup by showcasing the diversity of Kyoto cultivars.

2025 Field Lots

First Harvest — Single, Ceremonial May

Plot Location Shading (days) Harvest Date (2025) Tea type
Wazuka, Kyoto 22d 2025-05-18 Tencha
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