REGION:
UJI, JAPAN
Uji, located near Kyoto in Japan, is one of the country's oldest and most prestigious tea-growing regions, renowned for producing exceptional matcha, Gyokuro, and Sencha. The region's temperate climate features warm, humid summers and mild winters, coupled with ample rainfall—ideal for tea cultivation.
Morning mists from nearby rivers, such as the Uji River, provide natural shading that enhances the development of theanine, giving Uji teas their signature sweet, umami-rich flavor. The area's fertile soils and centuries-old cultivation techniques, including meticulous shading methods for premium teas, make Uji a symbol of excellence in Japanese tea production.