2023 Sencha First Flush: SamidoriCultivated variety: SamidoriShading period: 8 daysCultivation method: Pesticide freeHarvest season: Spring 1st flush Samidori is a representative cultivar of Kyoto, and is often grown as matcha or gyokuro. Harvesting it as sencha is quite rare and valuable. You can enjoy the jasmine like aroma, which is the original fragrance of Samidori cultivar, in the refreshing astringency. 8 days shaded sencha This year, it was grown under cover for eight days.