Uji tea and Wazuka tea
What is Uji tea?
Uji tea is known for being of particularly high quality among Japanese teas, and is valued as a luxury tea backed by history and tradition. There are a variety of products such as matcha, gyokuro, and sencha, and they are particularly characterized by their deep flavor and aroma.
The definition of Uji tea is as follows:
Uji tea is tea produced in the four prefectures of Kyoto, Nara, Shiga, and Mie, which have developed together as Uji tea, taking into consideration a comprehensive perspective of history, culture, geography, and climate, and is finished and processed in Kyoto by businesses in the prefecture.
However, priority will be given to tea produced in Kyoto Prefecture. (From the Kyoto Prefectural Tea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a public interest incorporated association)
What is Wazuka tea?
Wazuka tea is produced in Wazuka Town, Soraku District, Kyoto Prefecture, and Wazuka Town is known as the "tea producing region of Kyoto Prefecture."
Of the tea (rough tea) produced in Kyoto Prefecture, 49.2% is produced in Wazuka Town. (From a document on the production and distribution status of tea produced in Kyoto Prefecture in 2023)
Wazuka tea is characterized by its deep flavor and elegant aroma, which are nurtured by the cool mountain climate and rich natural environment. The beautiful scenery of the tea fields is also one of the attractions of Wazuka Town.
The relationship between Uji tea and Wazuka tea
Wazuka Town is the main tea producing area for Uji tea in Kyoto Prefecture, and plays an important role in supporting the Uji tea brand due to its high quality.
Tea leaves produced in Wazuka Town are often not sold as "Wazuka tea" on their own, but are distributed under the brand name of Uji tea. Therefore, when consumers purchase tea as "Uji tea," it is often tea leaves produced in Wazuka Town that are used.
Among these, Wazuka Tea Cafe sells many teas from tea farmers based in Wazuka Town. Please enjoy "Wazuka Tea" and "Uji Tea from Wazuka Town, Kyoto Prefecture."