The hope of a tea master from a traditional tea shop with over a century of history
Nishimura Bancha-ya has been crafting Uji tea
in Kyoto for over 100 years.
Among various tea leaves, our Uji matcha*,
made from meticulously selected leaves, has long been cherished by the Japanese, who are known for their refined palate,
as a special tea for tea ceremonies and for honoring important guests.
Having long striven to bring authentic tea into everyday life,
we hope that Kyoto’s Uji tea, often regarded as a luxury,
will become more casual and familiar to people around the world.
We hope the tea master’s desire to share the delicious flavors of authentic tea reaches everyone.
*Uji Matcha: In the 16th century, a method called “shaded tea cultivation” was developed in Uji,
producing vibrant, deep green tea with a strong umami flavor that earned the highest reputation in Japan.
This is the uniquely Japanese matcha known as “Uji Matcha.”
