ORIGIN · 土地— volcanic soil / mist / spring water / luminous greenIn the mist-covered highlands of Kirishima, morning fog veils the fields each day, acting as a natural screen that preserves theanine and deepens sweetness. Shirasu volcanic soil — formed by eruptions 29,000 years ago — filters the purest spring water through mineral-rich layers, nurturing leaves of exceptional clarity and depth. Sharp shifts between warm days and cool nights concentrate umami in every leaf.CULTIVAR · 品種— Asahi / Kirari 31 / SaemidoriThree cultivars. Three dimensions of excellence. One bowl.Asahi, the pinnacle of tencha cultivars, offers profound umami, a vivid jade green, and a long, graceful finish. Its harvest window is among the shortest of all cultivars — rarity is intrinsic to its natureKirari 31 imparts smooth mellowness and aromatic clarity, perfectly complementing Asahi's depthSaemidori provides the highest theanine of all cultivars — creamy sweetness and vivid green that lifts Asahi's richness into luminous clarityROASTING · 火入れ— gentle roasting / polish / clarity / craftsmanshipStone-milled at low speed to preserve Asahi's delicate floral fragrance, generating silky, dense particles that carry the full character of each cultivar without loss.

Traditional Koicha Place 2g of matcha into a tea bowl.Pour 30–40ml of hot water at 60°C (140°F) or below and whisk until silky smooth.Serve immediately. Allow the bowl to rest briefly — Asahi's fragrance deepens as it opens.NOTEServe at 60°C or below. Asahi's rich fragrance and Saemidori's sweetness emerge in their most refined, pure form. A bowl shaped by Japan's finest tencha cultivar, Kirishima spring water, and stone-milling — it is, in itself, the highest hospitality a host can offer.

Place 4g of matcha into a tea bowl.Pour 30ml of hot water at 70°C (158°F) and whisk until smooth.Add 100ml of steamed milk at 65°C (149°F) and stir gently.NOTEPremium Matcha LatteUse 4g. The layered amino acids of three cultivars hold their definition even within milk. Saemidori's sweetness and Asahi's aromatic depth merge with the milk's richness — a depth of matcha the guest has not encountered before.

101 百一 (HYAKU-ICHI) ORGANIC SPECIALTY GRADE MATCHA

Asahi's incomparable young bud fragrance opens with quiet nobility, layered with creamy umami and vivid green sweetness, settling into a long, velvet resonance that lingers in stillness.

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NAKAI 101 Organic Specialty Grade Matcha — Highland Kirishima, Three-Cultivar Blend

101 is a matcha where depth meets elegance in a single bowl — shaped by the highland mists of Kirishima and the quiet harmony of three cultivars grown on volcanic earth. The first sip opens with the signature aroma of Asahi, described as an incomparably beautiful young bud fragrance. Rich umami follows, long and unhurried, settling into a silken finish devoid of bitterness.

Why NAKAI 101 Organic Specialty

NAKAI 101 is our signature organic specialty matcha — a three-cultivar blend from the highland tea gardens of Kirishima, Kagoshima. Grown at elevation on volcanic soil, these shade-grown leaves develop extraordinary depth and aromatic complexity. The Asahi cultivar anchors the blend with its legendary fragrance, while the supporting cultivars build layers of umami and sweetness. JAS Organic certified, stone-milled to order.</p>

Tasting Notes

Floral young bud aroma (Asahi cultivar), deep umami, silken texture with zero bitterness. Each temperature reveals a different story — cool water brings out sweetness, hot water intensifies umami. Vibrant emerald green with exceptional froth.

How to Prepare

For usucha: whisk 2g with 70ml water at 80°C. For koicha (thick tea): use 4g with 40ml water. For lattes: whisk 2g with 30ml hot water, then add steamed milk. Temperature experimentation is encouraged — this matcha rewards curiosity.

Item	Description
Origin	Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan
Cultivar	Three-cultivar blend (Asahi and others)
Altitude	Highland — volcanic soil
Grade	Organic Specialty
Certification	JAS Organic, USDA Organic, EU Organic
Stone-Milled	Yes
Best For	Usucha, Koicha, Premium Lattes, Tea Ceremony

101 百一 (HYAKU-ICHI) ORGANIC SPECIALTY GRADE MATCHA

Regular price: Dhs. 2,997.00
Regular price
Sale price: Dhs. 2,997.00

Fresh Japanese green tea leaf, matcha source ingredient, NAKAI organic tea from Japan

Terroir & Tasting notes

Terroir

ORIGIN · 土地
— volcanic soil / mist / spring water / luminous green

In the mist-covered highlands of Kirishima, morning fog veils the fields each day, acting as a natural screen that preserves theanine and deepens sweetness. Shirasu volcanic soil — formed by eruptions 29,000 years ago — filters the purest spring water through mineral-rich layers, nurturing leaves of exceptional clarity and depth. Sharp shifts between warm days and cool nights concentrate umami in every leaf.

CULTIVAR · 品種
— Asahi / Kirari 31 / Saemidori

Three cultivars. Three dimensions of excellence. One bowl.

Asahi, the pinnacle of tencha cultivars, offers profound umami, a vivid jade green, and a long, graceful finish. Its harvest window is among the shortest of all cultivars — rarity is intrinsic to its nature
Kirari 31 imparts smooth mellowness and aromatic clarity, perfectly complementing Asahi's depth
Saemidori provides the highest theanine of all cultivars — creamy sweetness and vivid green that lifts Asahi's richness into luminous clarity

ROASTING · 火入れ
— gentle roasting / polish / clarity / craftsmanship

Stone-milled at low speed to preserve Asahi's delicate floral fragrance, generating silky, dense particles that carry the full character of each cultivar without loss.

Tasting Notes

Asahi's incomparable young bud fragrance opens with quiet nobility, layered with creamy umami and vivid green sweetness, settling into a long, velvet resonance that lingers in stillness.

Top : Noble bud fragrance & vivid green — rare, aromatic, alive
Mid : Creamy umami & silken depth — Kirishima mist in three voices
Finish : Long velvet resonance — graceful, lingering, devoid of bitterness

Umami ●●●●●　Body ●●●●○　Sweetness ●●●●●　Bitterness ●○○○○

Serving Suggestions

Koicha Recommended

Traditional Koicha

Place 2g of matcha into a tea bowl.
Pour 30–40ml of hot water at 60°C (140°F) or below and whisk until silky smooth.
Serve immediately. Allow the bowl to rest briefly — Asahi's fragrance deepens as it opens.

NOTE
Serve at 60°C or below. Asahi's rich fragrance and Saemidori's sweetness emerge in their most refined, pure form. A bowl shaped by Japan's finest tencha cultivar, Kirishima spring water, and stone-milling — it is, in itself, the highest hospitality a host can offer.

Iced Matcha Americano

Iced Matcha Americano

Place 2g of matcha into a tea bowl.
Pour 30ml of hot water at 70°C (158°F) and whisk until frothy.
Pour over a glass filled with ice.
Add 100–120ml of cold water and stir gently.

NOTE
Flash-chilling clarifies Asahi's delicate fragrance, leaving only clean, resonant umami. Kirari 31's smooth finish settles the drinking experience at cold temperature — a modern cup with a quietly lasting echo.

Premium Matcha Latte

Place 4g of matcha into a tea bowl.
Pour 30ml of hot water at 70°C (158°F) and whisk until smooth.
Add 100ml of steamed milk at 65°C (149°F) and stir gently.

NOTE
Premium Matcha LatteUse 4g. The layered amino acids of three cultivars hold their definition even within milk. Saemidori's sweetness and Asahi's aromatic depth merge with the milk's richness — a depth of matcha the guest has not encountered before.

Brewing Guide

Below 60°C, theanine dissolves at its peak — Asahi's sweetness and umami emerge in their purest, silkiest form. Above 70°C, Asahi's full aromatic presence awakens. One product, two entirely different expressions.

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Regular price: Dhs. 2,997.00
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101 百一 (HYAKU-ICHI) ORGANIC SPECIALTY GRADE MATCHA

101 百一 (HYAKU-ICHI) ORGANIC SPECIALTY GRADE MATCHA