Asahi

Cultivar · Asahi

Asahi（あさひ）

A prestigious Kyoto cultivar, highly valued for producing premium matcha with deep umami and elegant character. Rare and challenging to cultivate, Asahi is reserved for the finest grades.

Kyoto Cultivar Single-cultivar

Overview

Registration 1953 (Kyoto Prefecture)
Origin Selected from Uji zairai (native strains)
Growth Early sprouting; relatively low yield
Leaf Large, soft, deep-green leaves
Quality Rich umami, deep body, mild astringency; highly suited for tencha/matcha
Use Renowned for premium ceremonial-grade matcha

d:matcha’s Asahi

At d:matcha, Asahi is sourced from a young farmer in Wazuka and carefully processed at our own factory. While we do not currently cultivate Asahi in Yubune, this cultivar remains an important part of our lineup to showcase Kyoto’s unique heritage.

2025 Field Lots

First Harvest — Single, Ceremonial May

Plot Location Shading (days) Harvest Date (2025) Tea type
Wazuka, Kyoto 21d 2025-05-16 Tencha
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