Uji Fragrance 100g

The tea leaves for Uji tea are carefully processed by skilled tea masters.
It is characterized by the excellent aroma and refreshing aftertaste unique to lightly steamed tea.

The area around Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, where Uji tea is produced, is a famous tea-producing region in Japan and is known for producing high-quality tea leaves.

The Uji tea production area has a unique climate with moderate humidity and ideal sunlight conditions. This allows the tea leaves to retain their rich flavor and vibrant green color.

Uji tea has a unique flavor and is generally characterized by its rich and intense taste. In addition to umami (savory flavor), it also possesses bitterness and astringency, which contribute to its well-balanced flavor.

Uji tea plays a very important role in Japanese tea ceremony and Japanese tea culture, and is an important element of Japanese traditional culture. In the tea ceremony and the art of tea, Uji tea is used in special rituals and occasions, and its preparation and serving follow unique rules and ceremonies.

Uji tea is considered a special type of Japanese tea due to its high-quality tea leaves, unique production methods, distinctive flavor, and cultural value.