For a while we’ve been wanting to make a highly floral matcha blend. With the arrival of a few new cultivars, it seems we did just that! A blend of Okumidori and Old Bush Zairai, this matcha is not only fragrantly floral, but soft and fluffy on the palate, reminding us of freshly steamed buns. Funnily enough, brewing up actual plum blossoms creates a steamed bun flavor too, so this matcha seems to have truly earned the name “Plum Blossom.” 

The inclusion of Old Bush Zairai makes this a rare matcha, and gives the distinct top notes to the blend. The Okumidori helps to moderate the intensity of the Zairai and round it out with a creamy, smooth body. 

Like all of our matcha, this one has been naturally farmed without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and is milled fresh to ensure the highest possible quantity of delicate aromatic compounds. Both components of the blend come from the same farmer, operating just a hectare of land in Uji.