Uji
We’re ready to spill the tea on this spring’s event in Japan’s most famous city for green tea.
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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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