If you enjoy matcha, or want to learn about why it is gaining new devotees, this is a fabulous place to start.  Uji, Kyoto prefecture in Japan, has a history of producing and serving some of the highest quality matcha for hundreds of years. 

Grown in the misty hills, then carefully cultivated and shade-grown, it yields a vibrant green powder

Prepared in the traditional style, matcha from Uji is renowned for its smooth, creamy texture and naturally sweet umami flavor with virtually no astringency.