Uji is the Bordeaux of Matcha? How to Enjoy Regional Terroirs
Matcha has unique characteristics depending on where it’s grown.
Regions like Uji, Shizuoka, and Yame each have their own distinct climate and history. Learning about these differences is one of the true pleasures of drinking matcha.
Outside of Uji, the focus is often on freshness.
In Uji, on the other hand, the priority is creating a consistent flavor profile year after year. Uji is truly the Bordeaux of the matcha world! On the flip side, regions like Yame and Shizuoka are more like Burgundy—emphasizing terroir, where the flavor naturally evolves from year to year.
Enjoying matcha by looking at its origin, tea cultivar, and processing method is remarkably similar to the world of fine wine.
Matcha has unique characteristics depending on where it’s grown.
Regions like Uji, Shizuoka, and Yame each have their own distinct climate and history. Learning about these differences is one of the true pleasures of drinking matcha.
Outside of Uji, the focus is often on freshness.
In Uji, on the other hand, the priority is creating a consistent flavor profile year after year. Uji is truly the Bordeaux of the matcha world! On the flip side, regions like Yame and Shizuoka are more like Burgundy—emphasizing terroir, where the flavor naturally evolves from year to year.
Enjoying matcha by looking at its origin, tea cultivar, and processing method is remarkably similar to the world of fine wine.