Yashiki (Yabukita)

YASHIKI

Type: Single Cultivar · Single Origin
Grade: First Harvest Matcha
Cultivar: Yabukita
Origin: Yuyatani, Ujitawara, Kyoto, Japan

About This Matcha

YASHIKI is a single-cultivar matcha made entirely from Yabukita, grown in Yuyatani, Ujitawara, Kyoto—a historic tea-growing area located near Uji, long associated with the development of Japanese green tea. Ujitawara is characterized by hilly terrain, mineral-rich soils, and cool seasonal conditions that support steady leaf growth and layered flavor development.

Yabukita is Japan’s most widely planted tea cultivar, known for its balance, resilience, and adaptability across regions. When processed as matcha and left unblended, Yabukita tends to express a grounded profile with clear savoriness, moderate bitterness, and familiar green tea character. Its consistency makes it a reference point for understanding how place and processing shape flavor.

Unlike blends—which are designed for balance and repeatability—single cultivar, especially single origin matcha, reflects the natural interaction between one cultivar, one place, and one harvest. This matcha is offered without blending or adjustment, allowing Yabukita from Ujitawara to show its character as shaped by the local environment and harvest conditions.

Single cultivar matcha is typically more expensive due to smaller production volumes and limited flexibility compared to blends. This does not imply superiority—only greater specificity.

Experience

Well-balanced and grounded, with creaminess, moderate bitterness, and nutty notes.
Experience may vary slightly depending on preparation and water.

Production Details

• Harvest Date: May 2025

• Harvest Type: Machine-harvested

• Grind Type: Stone mill

• Tea Plant Age: ~50 years

• Geological Layer: Late Cenozoic Era · Mesozoic marine sedimentary rock

• Pesticide Use: None

• Fertilizer: Organic

Product Details

• Pure, unsweetened matcha powder

• No preservatives or food coloring

• Fresh and properly stored

• Directly sourced from Japan

Size: 30 g, 50 g
Packaging: Ziplock pouch
Best consumed in: 6 months

Storage & Handling

Seal it tight – Store in an airtight container to protect flavor and aroma. Double-sealing is recommended.
Keep it dark – Use an opaque container to prevent color loss.
Avoid heat – Store in a cool, dry place. If refrigerated, seal well to prevent odor absorption.
Daily portioning – Transfer daily use into a smaller sealed container to reduce exposure.

Preparation 

Usucha (Thin Tea)

• 2 g matcha

• 80 ml water (80 °C)
  Adjust water ratio according to your taste preference.

Iced Usucha

• 2 g matcha

• 60 ml water (80 °C)

• Ice
  Adjust water ratio according to your taste preference.