HISTORY

Tea, introduced by the Buddhist priest, was first used as the medicine more than as beverage, and the only limited people could taste in those days. In 1191, one priest named Eisai made a great contribution to spread tea. He planted tea trees, after he returned to Japan from China with some tea seeds. The plant was great success, then the growing of tea began to spread. His work, Maintaining health by drinking tea, made a great contribution to enlighten people and let them pay attentions to the great power of tea. In 1500s, Senno Rikyu, tea master, established the way of making tea(Sado). He elevated tea ritual to art. Still now, his started three schools,omote-senke,ura-senke and mushyanokouji-senke inherit his style of tea and contribute to spread not only tea itself, but also Japanese tradition through it.

GREEN TEA in UJI

Kyoto has been holding the reputation as the birthplace of high quality of tea. The plant is flourishing especially in Uji, which is located on the south in Kyoto, for the reasons below. " Rich nature and environment suited to the cultivation. " There are two rivers running - the Kizu river and the Uji river - through, and morning mist comes up from both rivers gives enough moisture to tea trees. And the property in Uji surrounded by many mountains is suitable for the growing of tea. " Tradition rooted on this area " Until the Kamakura Era, Kyoto was the center of everything; culture, academy, art, architecture, economy, and politics. And the way of tea had been formed and sharpened, and refined by many great pioneers like Eisai or Senno-Rikyu(Tea Master), and its style and thought still remain as the part of Japanese tradition. Ujinotsuyuseicha Co., Ltd. is an Uji-based manufacture, having the aim at spreading our tradition through tea to all over the world.

EFFECTS

Drinking green tea helps to keep your health and beauty. Green tea contains much vitamins, minerals, caffeine, and the main constituent Catechin which is responsible for the great power of green tea. The major effects of green tea are as follows; GREEN TEA MAY.............. " prevent cancer " " act as an antioxidant " " control the level of blood sugar and blood pressure " " prevent dental decay " " stimulate one's body " " control body condition " " prevent aging " " deter food poisoning " " prevent and treat skin disease " " enhance one's health and prolong life "

" How to enjoy Green tea "

Sencha(loose tea)

Directions [1] Prepare the water fully boiled. [2] Warm the cup and teapot with hot water. [3] Put one teaspoonful of tea leaves in teapot. [4] Pour one cup of hot water(around 158F/ 70��) over tea leaves, for green tea turns bitter and strong with boiling water. [5] Steep it for 60-90 seconds or to your desired strength. [6] Empty the content of teapot to the last drop.

Genmaicha and Houjicha(loose tea)

Directions [1] Prepare the water fully boiled. [2] Warm the cup and teapot with hot water. [3] Put one teaspoonful of tea leaves in teapot. [4] Pour one cup of boiling water over tea leaves. [5] Steep it for 30 seconds or to your desired strength. [6] Empty the content of teapot to the last drop.

Tea bags

Directions [1] Prepare the water fully boiled. [2] Place one tea bag in the cup or pot. [3] Pour one cup of boiling water. [4] Steep it for 60 seconds or to your desired strength.