Uji
We’re ready to spill the tea on this spring’s event in Japan’s most famous city for green tea.
A jaw-dropping, magical, and whimsical chase through KyoAni’s hometown (which isn’t Kyoto).
Convenience store chain dials up the green tea content with a super rich matcha collection.
Convenience store chain teams up with a company that traces its history back to a high-ranking tea master.
We learn the origin of this unique pastry sold in one of Tokyo’s bustling commercial districts.
You have to go all the way to Kyoto to taste these decorative desserts, but a matcha medley this magnificent more than merits the trip!
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Enjoy these lovely desserts made with green tea from Kyoto’s Uji City this spring, and without spending a fortune!




















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