O5 Rare Tea Bar - Hosoi San's 100% Okumidori - House Milled Matcha

O5 Rare Tea Bar in Vancouver stands out for its artisanal approach to tea, focusing on rare and high-quality leaves sourced from around the world. The bar offers a serene environment where customers can enjoy expertly brewed teas and learn about their origins and flavors from knowledgeable staff. In addition to its exceptional beverages, O5 also features unique tea-based goods, enhancing the overall experience for tea enthusiast.

OKUMIDORI (おくみどり) has long been one of our favourite cultivars. With rich umami and low astringency, this relatively rare cultivar (reportedly accounting for less than 3% of Japan’s yearly harvest) was first developed for sencha, in Shizuoka, in the 1970s. The Hosoi Kenta family family began farming tea in the Meiji Era, in Wazuka (one of the most traditional tea-growing regions in Kyoto). He only started farming tea for tencha 10 years ago; his favourite cultivar for this purpose is okumidori. 

• Origin: Wazuka (Kyoto), Japan
• Estate: Hosoi Kenta
• Cultivar: Okumidori
• Matcha Harvest: Spring 2004 
• Tasting Notes: Cashew, Macadamia, Balanced Grassiness 
• Weight: 30g

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