Ujitawara Seichajyo Uji Matcha Kyo-no-hana Since 1926 Ceremonial Grade First Harvest Stone-Milled Matcha from Uji Kyoto (1.4oz / 40g) 64111

- JAPAN'S #1 MAIL-ORDER TEA BRAND ? TRUSTED SINCE 1926 Ujitawara Seichajyo has been crafting Japan's finest tea since 1926 ? and was ranked Japan's #1 tea brand in mail-order sales (Mail-Order Newspaper, August 2022). When Japanese households want authentic matcha, they choose us. Now, for the first time, that same trusted quality is available directly to American homes. - TRUE UJITAWARA ORIGIN ? THE HEART OF JAPAN'S MATCHA COUNTRY "Kyo-no-hana" is grown in Ujitawara, Kyoto ? the legendary birthplace of tencha, the raw leaf used to make matcha. Our shade-grown (ooishita) tea gardens are covered for over 20 days before harvest, producing leaves rich in L-theanine, chlorophyll, and the deep umami flavor that defines authentic ceremonial matcha. - FIRST HARVEST ONLY, STONE-MILLED AT 35g PER HOUR Only the youngest first-flush (Ichibancha) leaves are selected ? then slowly ground using traditional granite stone mills at a rate of just 35 grams per hour. This low-heat, unhurried process preserves the vivid emerald color, silky texture, and complex flavor that mass-produced matcha can never replicate. - CEREMONIAL GRADE PERFECTED ? TEA CEREMONY TO DAILY LATTE "Perfect for traditional tea ceremony, and highly recommended for sweets or as a daily beverage." ? our tea masters. Whether whisked into Usucha (thin tea), blended into a creamy matcha latte, or used in baking, the 40g tin delivers approximately 20 premium servings. - DIRECT FROM THE FARM, SEALED FOR FRESHNESS Made in Japan. No additives, no blending agents, no sugar ? 100% pure Uji matcha. Packed in an airtight tin immediately after milling to lock in freshness, color, and aroma. Experience the matcha that Japanese tea lovers have trusted for a century.

Product description

What is Uji matcha?

Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture is a producer of high-quality tea

The finest Uji matcha is rare and luxurious

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From Ujitawara, Kyoto: The Birthplace of Japanese Green Tea

A Century of Craftmanship

Matcha’s 800-Year Legacy Begins Here

Over 800 years ago, a Japanese monk named Eisai brought powdered tea and tea seeds from China?introducing matcha to Japan. Inspired by its health benefits, he sparked a tradition that would grow into a national treasure.

His teachings reached Myoe, a visionary monk who planted the first tea gardens near Kyoto and eventually discovered the perfect terroir in Uji?now world-renowned for producing Japan’s finest matcha.

Ujitamsara.Town in Kyoto Prefecture. is Known as a. Production area for high-grade teas,including Ujitea, and is also a major producer of.”Tencha”.the raw material used to make matcha.

Crafted from the Finest First Harvest Only the youngest, most tender first-flush tea leaves are hand-picked to create premium Uji matcha.

After steaming and drying?without rolling?the leaves become tencha. Then, stems and veins are removed,and the pure leaf is stone-ground slowly without heat.

Each mill produces just 35g per hour, preserving vibrant color and delicate flavor. This is why true matcha is so rare and exceptional.

Shade-Grown for Superior Flavor

For over 20 days before harvest, tea gardens are covered with straw or reed screens to block sunlight?a method called “ooishita” (shade-growing).

This process creates tender, vibrant leaves rich in L-theanine, the source of matcha’s signature umami.

An ancient technique that brings out unmatched flavor and color.

The "chanoma," or traditional Japanese living room where families gather to drink tea and relax, was once the heart of Japanese homes. While it's less common today, we at Ujitawara Seichajo have been dedicated to preserving the essence of this Japanese tea culture since our founding in the early Showa period (1920s).

Located in Ujitawara, Kyoto, one of Japan's premier tea-producing regions, we've continually manufactured and sold Japanese tea with an unwavering commitment to quality and safety, all to share the importance of "ocha" (Japanese tea) and the "chanoma" tradition.

A Century of Japanese Tea Craftsmanship Since 1926,Ujitawara Seicha has been dedicated to crafting and delivering premium green tea directly from Ujitawara to homes across Japan.Our misson:to bring you the true taste of freshly made Japanese tea at its most delicious moment.

Uji green tea is a brand that represents Japan globally, not only as a tea but also culturally.

It is also internationally recognized as a production center for matcha, gyokuro, and high-grade sencha.

Tea farmers continue their efforts to produce delicious tea by inheriting traditions and incorporating new technologies.

From the heart of the farm to your cup, every leaf is grown with dedication. Our tea masters then carefully inspect each harvest, understanding its unique personality. They artfully blend these distinct leaves to craft a tea that is always satisfying. We repeat this process, driven by a simple goal: hearing you say, “This is delicious!”

Ujitawara Seichajo: Ranked #1 in Mail-Order Sales for Japanese Tea(According to Mail-order Newspaper, August 4, 2022, Mail-Order/Correspondence Sales Ranking, Main Products:Japanese Tea/Food)