Saijoen Hana no Mine
Saijoen Hana no Mine
Saijoen Hana no Mine (華の峰) is the top-tier matcha from Saijoen, the matcha brand of Aiya, a family tea house founded in 1888 in Nishio, Aichi. It is stone-ground from tencha that won at a regional tea competition, so it is made for tea drinkers who want depth, aroma and finesse in every bowl.
Taste and aroma profile
- Aroma: Rich and fragrant, reminiscent of deep green mountains. Rated at the top of the maker’s comparison chart (+6).
- Flavor: Deep and layered, with a gentle bittersweet character and a refined, elegant finish.
- Umami: Very high, rated +6 on the maker’s relative scale, the highest on that chart.
- Sweetness: Refined natural tea sweetness that balances the light bitterness. Nothing is added.
- Bitterness and astringency: Gentle and soft, a mellow bittersweet note rather than sharp.
- Texture: Light, smooth and elegant on the palate.
- Color: Deep, vivid green (+6 on the maker’s scale).