Organically grown Uji tea

There are many different types of Uji tea, including products that are made by blending tea from neighboring prefectures outside of Kyoto and finishing it in Kyoto Prefecture.

This "Uji Tea Organic First Catch" is an Uji tea made using only tea leaves produced in Kyoto Prefecture. It is organic green tea produced at a limited tea plantation in Minamiyamashiro Dosenbo, Soraku County, Kyoto Prefecture. We use only the first catch, made from the first buds picked that year.

This organic first-season tea is grown without the use of pesticides in a tea plantation where the temperature difference between day and night is significant and the air is crystal clear.It is characterized by its wonderful fragrance and the delicious flavor of the new buds.

・This product is certified organic by the JAS. Organically grown tea is gentle on both the body and the soil in which it is grown.

・This is a tea that we would like people who are involved in SDG initiatives and who are environmentally conscious to drink.

What is Ichibancha?

"Ichibancha" refers to the first buds picked during the tea harvest season.

Japanese tea is generally picked several times a year (2-4 times depending on the region). The first tea, harvested in the spring from late April to May, is the softest and most nutritious new shoots that emerge from the tea plants, which have carefully stored up nutrients over the winter.

✨ Characteristics of Ichibancha

• Rich in umami : Rich in amino acids (especially theanine), it has a strong sweet and umami flavor.

• Elegant fragrance : Refreshing and refreshing scent of young leaves

• Less astringent : Relatively low in catechins, giving it a mellow taste

• Highest quality : Treated as a premium tea in the market

How to brew delicious coffee

1. Let the boiled water cool to about 70-80 degrees. (Lukewarm water brings out the flavor better.)

2. Add tea leaves for the number of people, approximately one tablespoon per person, and pour in hot water.

3. After letting it sit for about a minute (depending on your preference), pour it all out.

4. For the second brew, use hotter water and steep for a shorter time.

*As this is a made-to-order product, it may take some time to deliver.