Sayamakaori
Strong, aromatic and brisk with more catechin punch. Cold-hardy, the classic Sayama cultivar.
Sayamakaori (さやまかおり) is a green-tea cultivar registered in 1971, selected from Yabukita and named for its powerful fragrance — "kaori" means aroma. It was bred for cold hardiness, which made it the signature cultivar of the northerly Sayama tea region in Saitama, and it is also grown in Shizuoka and Kyushu.
Its higher catechin content gives a brisk, robust, slightly astringent cup with a strong aroma — bolder and less delicate than Yabukita. It rewards careful, cooler brewing and is prized by drinkers who want an assertive, full-flavoured Japanese green tea.
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Growing regions
- Japan (Saitama/Sayama, Shizuoka, Kyushu)
Origins where Sayamakaori grows
Brands likely carrying Sayamakaori
Direct-sourcing operations with focus areas that align with this cultivar's typical growing regions.