Gokujyo Uji Sencha

Gokujyo Uji Sencha – Premium First-Picking Uji Sencha

Discover the fresh aroma and mellow flavor of Gokujyo Uji Sencha, a premium Japanese green tea made from the first spring picking. It's grown in Yuyadani, Ujitawara, within Japan's celebrated Uji tea region, and offers a beautiful balance of grassy freshness, natural sweetness and savory umami.

Misty hills, warm days and cool nights provide ideal growing conditions for this distinctive tea. Its first-harvest leaves bring an inviting fragrance to the cup, making each infusion an opportunity to appreciate the character of fine Japanese sencha. "Gokujyo" means "the very best, " and this tea truly lives up to its name.

Tasting Notes

• Dry leaf aroma: sweet and grassy
• Steeped aroma: gentle vegetal notes
• Flavor: mellow sweetness with satisfying umami
• Character: fresh and refreshing
• Finish: clean and flavorful

Why You'll Love It

Gokujyo Uji Sencha rewards multiple infusions, letting you explore how its character unfolds with each steep. It's a refined, flavorful everyday green tea from one of Japan's most historic tea regions.

• From Ujitawara in the famous Uji region
• First spring picking
• Sweet, grassy and umami-rich
• Rewards multiple infusions

How to Enjoy

Serve it without milk or sweetener to enjoy the tea's natural flavors, and sip it slowly to appreciate the interplay of aroma and taste. It pairs beautifully with sushi, tempura, rice dishes and Japanese sweets.

Fresh, mellow and beautifully balanced, Gokujyo Uji Sencha is a true taste of Uji. Keep it on hand for peaceful morning rituals, or share it with friends who appreciate authentic Japanese green tea.