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title: "Sayama"
description: "Sayama is a tea-growing region in Saitama Prefecture, where cold winters slow leaf growth and produce matcha with bold umami and a thick texture."
---
# Sayama

> Sayama is a tea-growing region in Saitama Prefecture, where cold winters slow leaf growth and produce matcha with bold umami and a thick texture.

Source: https://best-matcha.com/glossary/sayama/
Created: 2026-07-29T18:22:57+00:00
Modified: 2026-07-30T20:45:48+00:00
Author: Emilie Schol

{“”question””:””How do the growing conditions in Sayama affect matcha quality?””

---

## Site identity

- Organization: Best Matcha
- Description: Independent matcha directory: compare 119+ Japanese matcha brands by grade, origin and certification, with honest buying guides and no affiliate links.
- Website: https://best-matcha.com


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