The tea ceremony instructor was super dedicated and explained the history of Uji tea to us. Even though we didn't understand everything 😂, we learned that you need to pay attention to the amount of tea leaves, water, temperature, and steeping time. I picked up a lot of tea knowledge! If you come to Uji, you definitely shouldn't miss this place.
Ujicha-tea Dojo ”Takumi no Yakata” | Review by Y. Hsu
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