The ritual of Uji Matcha ..

In our in-house café, every cup begins with intention.

The ingredients we choose, the methods we follow, and the rituals we uphold are all part of how we define craft.

This is especially true with our matcha, sourced exclusively from Uji, Japan — a region that has set the global standard for excellence in green tea for centuries.

The hillsides of Uji are home to a legacy of cultivation where climate, soil, and human knowledge converge.

The result is a matcha unlike any other — vibrant in color, silken in texture, and layered in taste.

Notes of umami, gentle sweetness, and quiet earthiness reveal themselves with each sip, reminding us that refinement is born of patience and precision.

When we prepare Uji matcha in our café, we honor this heritage.

From the first whisk to the final pour, each movement is deliberate — designed to create balance in the bowl and stillness in the moment.

The froth rises light and even, the aroma drifts softly, and the taste lingers in a way that feels grounding yet elevated.

But the ritual extends beyond preparation. To drink it is to pause, to reconnect, and to experience something timeless — a ritual that lingers beyond the last sip.

And while we bring the taste of Uji to you, there is nothing quite like experiencing its origins firsthand.

The region itself is as rich in history and culture as the tea it produces.

If you ever find yourself wandering Japan, here is our small guide to Uji, Japan — a place where tradition lives quietly, yet vividly..

Byōdō-in Temple

Step into the pages of history at this 10th-century temple, immortalised on the ¥10 coin.

The phoenix hall and surrounding gardens feel like a living painting, shifting with the light of each season.

Uji Bridge

One of the oldest bridges in Japan, stretching across the Uji River.

To walk it is to follow in the footsteps of poets, monks, and traveler’s who found inspiration in the same flowing waters centuries ago.

Tea Houses & Tastings

Here, matcha is not just served — it is performed.

Visit traditional tea shops where leaves are ground into fine powder before your eyes, and where the tea ceremony unfolds as a meditation on beauty, patience, and respect.

Ujigami Shrine

Recognised as Japan’s oldest shrine, it is a sanctuary of quiet devotion. Wooden structures weathered by centuries stand in harmony with the surrounding forest, offering stillness and a sense of timelessness.

Scenic walks

Beyond the landmarks, Uji’s hills roll with tea fields that stretch toward the horizon.

Stroll through the misty terraces and you’ll see where the story of every bowl begins — in the leaves themselves.

To experience Uji is to understand the quiet luxury of tradition — and to taste matcha here is to taste centuries of craft.

In our in-house café, we bring a part of that story to you…

Each cup of Uji matcha is a chance to pause, savour, and return to the essence of refinement.

Discover the ritual. Experience Uji matcha with us in house daily from 10 AM - 5 PM.

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