Milky, floral
Umami★★★☆ / Astringency☆☆☆☆
Body★★☆☆ / Firing★☆☆☆

Uji-midori is a cultivar from the research centre in Kyôto. It was selected from a local tea tree, indigenous to the region. The cultivar is considered to be suited to the production of shaded teas. But compared to other Kyôtoite cultivars, Uji-midori develops very little umami—whether or not it is shaded. The cultivar also has rather distinct aromas. These characteristics cause the cultivar to be generally unappreciated. However, it is these same characteristics in the variety that we find interesting.
This kabuse-cha from Wazuka that was shaded for 15 days, giving the tea a delicious milky fragrance with floral nuances. This combination of flavours in the aroma is intriguing; it is reminiscent of certain wilted teas, despite not having been wilted.
For a kabuse-cha, this Uji-midori is rather light, with pleasant umami, yet without any heaviness. It also has no astringency.
This kabuse-cha is unique thanks to its aromatic characteristics, but is—at the same time—very accessible.

Type of tea : Kabuse-cha
Origin :Somada, Wazuka municipality, Sôraku district, Kyôto prefecture
Cultivar : Uji-Midori
Shading: 15 days (direct covering)
Harvest : May 5th, 2025