by Maiko no Cha Honpo舞妓の茶本舗
Uji no Sato (宇治の里, 'Village of Uji') is Maiko no Cha Honpo's most affordable matcha — an entry-level or cooking-grade powder with genuine Kyotanabe origin. With its pleasant aromatic matcha character and refreshing finish, it works beautifully in baking, confectionery, ice cream, and matcha lattes where sweeter blends or larger volumes are required. An excellent way to experience the Yamashita family's Fugenji terroir at an accessible price.
Editorial verdict
The affordable gateway to Maiko no Cha Honpo's legendary Kyotanabe terroir. For cooking, baking, and everyday matcha lattes, Uji no Sato offers genuine Yamashita-family quality at a fraction of the premium tier's price.
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Pleasant aromatic matcha flavor, refreshing finish, mild bitterness
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Supports: 30g ¥864, entry/cooking grade, pleasant aromatic flavor refreshing finish
About the brand
舞妓の茶本舗
Maiko no Cha Honpo (舞妓の茶本舗) is a celebrated Kyoto tea house based in the Fugenji district of Kyotanabe City — one of the most revered gyokuro-producing areas in all of Japan. Founded in 1950 as 'Fugenji Plantations' and rebranded in 1970 under the Maiko name after legendary tea master Yamashita Juichi (山下壽一) won first place at the National Tea Competition, the company has built one of the most extraordinary competitive records in Japanese tea history. Yamashita Juichi won the Agricultural Minister's Award at the national gyokuro competition seven times and at the Kansai Tea Competition eleven times, and in 1991 performed hand-picking of tea leaves for the Emperor and Empress of Japan. His grandson Yamashita Shintaro (山下新貴) has continued the dynasty, winning the Agricultural Minister's Award at the Kansai Tea Competition three consecutive years (2019–2021) and taking first place at the National Tea Competition in 2022. Their matcha lineup is equally distinguished: the flagship 宏悦 (Koetsu) won a Silver Award at the 2019 Japanese Tea Selection Paris among 238 international entries. From the single-farm Fugenji growing area in Kyotanabe, the Yamashita family's multi-generational expertise is embedded into every grade of their matcha — from the ultra-premium koicha-grade Koetsu to their accessible everyday tins.
View all Maiko no Cha Honpo blendsPleasant aromatic matcha flavor, refreshing finish, mild bitterness
Uji no Sato is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Uji no Sato is priced at ¥864 for 30g (¥29/g).
Uji no Sato is recommended for latte. Matcha combined with steamed or frothed milk. Works best with matcha that has a strong, bold flavor.
You can buy Maiko no Cha Honpo Uji no Sato directly from Maiko no Cha Honpo's official website. Current availability: In stock.