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Where is Uji tea?
Is it being made?
Do you know where Uji tea is made?
Hmm, maybe Kyoto Prefecture?
Long ago, tea making was introduced from Kyoto, andTea wholesalerBecause there were many tea shops in the area, tea was brought in from all over the country, and it spread throughout the country as Uji tea.
That's why tea from the prefectures surrounding Kyoto is sometimes also considered Uji tea.
Definition of Uji tea (established in 2004)
What is the "Uji tea manufacturing method"?
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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 within Kyoto by tea producers in the prefecture. However, priority is given to tea produced in Kyoto Prefecture.
When did Uji tea begin?
They are often built in temples.Tea roomHave you ever seen a room like this?tea ceremony*A room for enjoying the arts.
There are many temples in the Uji tea producing area, but tea and monks actually have a deep connection.
The first tea ceremony in JapanCultivationIt was started byMyōe, which is themed around MonkIt is said that he was a monk.
Uji teaHistoryLet's follow the path.
mochi tea(Tea) era
760 (China唐Era)
RikuuThe book "The oldest tea in the world"Tea Classic*" By this time, tea had already become a part of the daily lives of Chinese people.
805 (SafeEra)
MonkSaichō,KukaiFrom China, Tang DynastyTea speciesTake homeMt. HieiPlant it at the base of the tree.
Tencha(Matcha) appeared
1191 (KamakuraEra)
MonkEiseiChina宋Returning from Japan, drinking teaCustomSpread the word.Myōe EiseiThe tea seeds separated fromToganooThen, they started planting tea in Uji and other places. (The beginning of tea cultivation in Uji)
1211 (KamakuraEra)
EiseiA book explaining teaCafe Health DiaryThis is said to be the oldest scientific book in Japan.
MuromachiTime
Ashikaga Shogunatecomes奨励In response, tea plantations were opened in Uji, and the excellence of Uji tea spread throughout Japan.
EdoEarly period
The name "Uji tea"Appearance.
TenchaDevelopment
Sencha・GyokuroThe Appearance of
1738 (EdoEra)
Ujitawara YuyadanicomesNagatani Soen※but,SenchaHow to make Uji teaManufacturing method*) is produced.
Late Edo period
GyokuroThis creates a new way of making things.
Tea ceremony:MatchaTo establishMannersso,精神Calm downTrainingIt also serves as
Tea Classic:RikuuA book written by about tea.唐It describes how to make and drink the solid tea that was popular back then.
Cafe Health Diary:EiseiA book written by about tea.TenchaIt describes how tea is made and the health benefits it has.
Nagatani Soen:EdoIn the middle of the eraYamashiro ProvincecomesTaharago YuyadaniSo, teaManufacturing industryIt was a.
Uji teaManufacturing method(Uji method,Blue-made Sencha method):steamTea budsroasting furnacewith accommodation.(I.e.The tea is made by kneading the rice with your hands.Nagatani Soenthought.
Eiseiof "Cafe Health Diary"Tea isHealthcomeselixirBecome.extension of agecomesmagic trickIt says, "It is."
This is a message to drink a lot of tea and live longer.meaningWhat did you say
The tea we drink every day started out asMedicineIt was conveyed as
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How does Uji tea grow so delicious?
You noticed something interesting. To grow tea, you need water andNutritionPlenty of soil is important.
The Uji tea producing region is lined with the Uji River and Kizu River, and receives more than 1500 mm of rain a year.SlopeHaveterrainTherefore, there is a temperature difference between day and night, which is the biggest enemy of tea buds.FrostIt prevents(I.e.is likely to occur.SoilIt's good and has good drainage.
When did Uji tea begin?
The origins of Uji teaKamakuraera.
ToganooIt is in"Kozanji temple" comesJapanese peopleI recommend Uji tea.CultivationIt started.MuromachiIn the times,Ashikaga Shogunatecomes奨励And so, the name of Uji tea became known throughout the country.
The Wonderfulness of Uji TeashogunateYou also admitted it. That's amazing.
EdoAs we enter the era,YamashiroCountryUjitawara YuyadanicomesNagatani Soen "Uji method" This creates a way of making tea called"Uji method" But not only in UjiYamato(Nara),Omi(Shiga),Ise(Mie), and tea made using the Uji method became available all over Japan.NowcomesGyokurowithSenchaHow to makedevelopmentUji tea is still produced today.ShengAnd especially the top-notchTencha・GyokuroIt is known for producing
The Uji tea we drink every day has a long history.HistoryThere is
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