京都宇治碾茶 The Uji

The secret of Uji tencha
Passed down through the generations
Striking, refined, unique

A rare and historic luxury tea

The rainfall, soil, and elevation of the Uji area of Kyoto provide ideal conditions for tea cultivation. Throughout its eight hundred years of history, Uji tea has been renowned as some of the finest in all of Japan. Tencha is the name for the unground tea leaves intended for use as matcha. Because most tencha leaves are ground up into matcha powder, tencha is not generally available on the market and is instead consumed primarily by tea farmers in their own homes. Perhaps they are trying to keep the secret of Uji tencha to themselves? The leaves used to make tencha are shaded for at least twenty days before being picked by hand, steamed, and finally dried in a furnace.

A invigorating blend of fragrance, sweetness, and umami

With its beautiful golden colour and harmonious balance of aroma, umami, and sweetness, Royal Blue Tea’s The Uji delivers the essence of Uji tencha, perfect for enjoying at home or as a gift for someone special.

※Glass not included

Infusion Time: 3 days

• Type: Green tea (Tencha, Uji Tea)　京都宇治碾茶
• Cultivar: Saemidori　さえみどり
• Harvesting method: Hand-picked
• Tea leaf origin: Southern Kyoto Prefecture　京都府南部地区
• Cultivation method: Natural cultivation 自然仕立て
• Tea leaf producer: JA Kyoto Yamashiro
• 1 bottle/750mL, tea beverage, store upright, keep refrigerated
• Best before date: 2~3 months from date of dispatch