Most Japanese green teas are fragrant and refreshing with a rich green cup. As well as being one of the most common beverages, Japanese culture and tradition is filled with the serving and drinking of tea. The Japanese tea ceremony is worldfamous and its proficiency ranks amongst the most difficult and distinguished skills any tea aficionado can master. Zen tea imports its Japanese green teas directly from Uji in Kyoto. Known for its cultural heritage, it is the birthplace of Japanese tea. Uji tea is harvested and packaged directly at the tea plantations to preserve the flavour and freshness of the tea. Keeping this in mind, we only sell our Japanese tea in its original packaging.