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title: "Sayamakaori"
description: "Sayamakaori is a cold-tolerant Japanese tea cultivar selected in Saitama from Yabukita seedlings and registered in 1971 for the Sayama region."
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# Sayamakaori

> Sayamakaori is a cold-tolerant Japanese tea cultivar selected in Saitama from Yabukita seedlings and registered in 1971 for the Sayama region.

Source: https://best-matcha.com/glossary/sayamakaori/
Created: 2026-07-29T19:23:10+00:00
Modified: 2026-07-31T07:37:15+00:00
Author: Emilie Schol

## Sayamakaori from the Sayama Tea Region

Sayamakaori is a Japanese tea cultivar selected in Saitama from naturally crossed Yabukita seedlings and registered in 1971. Its name refers to the Sayama tea region spanning Saitama and northwestern Tokyo.

The cultivar grows vigorously, yields well, and tolerates cold conditions, making it useful in northern tea areas. Its leaves produce a rich aroma and robust flavor, while relatively high catechin levels can create pronounced astringency when brewed too hot or too long.

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