Explore Uji's rich tea culture with this curated guide featuring historic teahouses, quaint lodgings, and unforgettable matcha tastings. Perfect for casual sippers and serious lovers.
A Curated, Small-Batch Tea Collection
Including comprehensive information about terroir, context, and source.
Tea Pets by Nick Norman
Hong Cha
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January 09, 2025
A Tea Lover's Guide To Uji
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November 28, 2024
A Short History of Fenghuang Dancong
Fenghuang Dancong, a unique category of wulong tea grown in the crisp-aired Fenghuang (Phoenix) Mountains, weaves together tales of ancient legend, economic adaptation, and modern revival. Today, we’re journeying through the origins of Fenghuang Dancong — from the harrowing flight of Emperor Zhao Bing to the debut of Shui Xian at the Panama-Pacific World’s Fair — to show how both the tea and its people have transformed into the powerhouse we know today.