Geography & Culmination
The Uji region in Kyoto, especially Ujitawara, is surrounded by lush green rolling hills. The misty climate, sloping hills, warm days and cool nights provide an idyllic setting for tea plants to thrive. These geographical features and nutrient-rich soil in Uji produce a very high grade of Japanese green tea.
For many generations, Uji has been the only region in Japan where high grade tea including Matcha, Gyokuro, and Sencha have been produced. Throughout history, farmers in this region have grown fine tea with careful attention, so the methods, soil quality, and breeds of tea have been perfected over time.