Matcha Sae (organic) - 'Premium Culinary' 250g

Sakamoto “Sae” Organic Matcha – Shibushi, Kagoshima • smooth, sweet, latte-friendly

Sae is a stone-ground matcha made from Master Sakamoto's organic, shade-grown teas, highlighting the silky sweetness of the Saemidori tea cultivar. The sip is creamy, with a marine-green umami, subtle astringency, and a delicate "creamy" sensation – a particularly latte-friendly profile.

Origin & processing

• Region: Shibushi, Kagoshima (Kyūshū) – Sakamoto Tea Garden, organic cultivation.
• Base material: Saemidori (for some batches, a blend of Saemidori + Okumidori).
• Shading: long, multi-stage – high amino acid content, dense umami.
• Grinding: traditional granite stone mill (tencha → matcha).

Flavor profile

• Aroma: sweet "wagashi"-like notes, fresh green, white almond.
• Taste: smooth, creamy, and sweet; delicate umami, minimal bitterness.
• Finish: clean, cool, with a long, sweet aftertaste.

Recommended preparation

Usucha (everyday cup)

• 2g matcha (≈1 heaped teaspoon) + 60–70 ml, 75–80 °C water
• Sift, then whisk with a chasen in "M" or "W" motions for 15–20 seconds.

Koicha (thick, "dessert texture")

• 4g matcha + 30–35 ml, 60–65 °C water
• Instead of whisking, slowly knead until smooth; intensely umami, thick.

Matcha latte (Sae's strength)

• 2–2.5g matcha + 40 ml 80 °C water – mixed until smooth
• + 180–200 ml warmed milk / oat milk
• Balanced even without sweetener; Sae's sweetness shines through beautifully.

Pairing & occasion

• With matcha desserts, fruity desserts; for a morning latte.
• If you are looking for a creamy, sweet, easy-to-love matcha.

Note: The "Sae" designation refers to Master Sakamoto's Saemidori-centric profile; some customer and retailer descriptions highlight 100% Saemidori, while others also indicate Okumidori contributions. Batch-specific information on the product packaging is decisive.

How does it fit among Sakamoto matchas?

Positioning: several European resellers refer to Zen matcha as the top of the range ("imperial"), while Kiwami is presented as a high-level, ceremonial item. Sae, with the sweetness of Saemidori, is also an excellent latte-friendly option.

Sae – sweet, creamy, latte-friendly (for everyday).
Kiwami – balanced, ceremonial (usucha/koicha).
Zen – top category, single-cultivar Seimei, deep umami, for special occasions.