The teas produced by Jiro Katahira on his property high in the mountains of Shizuoka have developed a cult following. Incredibly expressive and elegant, they present a unique expression of terroir in Japanese tea and masterful execution. After focusing solely on sencha and loose tea production, Katahira-san has turned his eye to experimenting with matcha. The early results were promising, but yields were too small to offer anything beyond a glimpse of potential. In 2025, the quality and output from Katahira-san's farm presented a leap forward, and we were eager to secure the entirety of his first matcha offering—only 100 tins. Made entirely from the Okuyutaka cultivar and prepared with peerless craftsmanship, this tea is a refined and delicate presentation of high mountain flavor—subtle nori notes are backed by a lingering sesame finish.