{"product_id":"jas-organic-certified-2026-sencha-okumidori","title":"[JAS Organic Certified] 2026 Sencha Okumidori","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eSencha Okumidori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a kabuse-style (shaded) sencha characterized by its rich umami and refreshing finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts smooth, velvety umami, rarely found in organically grown sencha, is complemented by a well-balanced, approachable flavor profile with very little bitterness or harshness. The result is an easy-drinking tea that can be enjoyed by everyone, from those new to Japanese tea to seasoned tea enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis 2026 first-flush sencha comes from our cherished tea field beside \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"211\"\u003eHakusan Shrine\u003c\/b\u003e, located just steps away from our d:matcha storefront.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOur tea is a product of \u003cstrong\u003eWazuka’s unique terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e and our commitment to \u003cstrong\u003eregenerative farming. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBy choosing an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic, soil-first approach\u003c\/strong\u003e, we prioritize high antioxidants and soil health, ensuring a sustainable cycle \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethat \u003cstrong\u003erevitalizes our rural community.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"matcha-passport\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"passport-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eCULTIVAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003eOkumidori\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eTerroir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003eYubune, Kyoto (Uji)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eFarmers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003ed:matcha Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eProcessing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003ed:matcha Sencha Factory, \u003cspan\u003eNakai Seicha (仕立て)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"passport-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003e2026 Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003eJAS Organic Certified\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eShading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003e12 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003e40 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/2026-harvest\" style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #666;\"\u003eView Field Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eUmami\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #333; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e●●●●\u003cspan style=\"color: #eee;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBitterness\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #333; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e●●\u003cspan style=\"color: #eee;\"\u003e●●●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; 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It is complemented by Okumidori’s signature fresh aroma and lingering finish, reminiscent of young green leaves. This year’s harvest is particularly notable for its thick, velvety umami. It is rare to find an organically grown sencha that delivers such depth and intensity of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter several years of organic cultivation, we have seen continuous improvements in both soil health and the vitality of the tea plants. Combined with our ability to harvest at the optimal timing, these factors have contributed significantly to the quality of this year’s tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFirst Brew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAdd 1 tbsp of sencha into your kyusu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePour boiling water into your yuzamashi. When the water is approximately 60°C to 70°C, gently pour 100ml into your teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLet the tea leaves steep for 1 1\/2 mins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePour the brewed tea in. Ensure the tea is poured till the last drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEnjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSecond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBrew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePour 100ml of 80 degrees Celsius water into your teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEnjoy immediately!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThird Brew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAdd 100ml boiling water to your teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEnjoy immediately!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to Store\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your sencha stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from humidity and light. For best freshness, store in the refrigerator and consume soon after opening\u003c\/span\u003e. For more information on storing sencha, check out this \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XqpDQQoB8Ao\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"d:matcha Kyoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48315624063221,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/0458\/4101\/files\/715537205_1781153816204002_2368155728843743799_n.jpg?v=1782346055","url":"https:\/\/dmatcha.com\/products\/jas-organic-certified-2026-sencha-okumidori","provider":"d:matcha Kyoto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}